Included
- The sample taken at home, blood or another prescribed sample
- How you will receive your results, explained before the visit
- Results recorded through Medyc, kept in your space
Medyc · Addis AbabaA blood test at home
A blood test at home
in Addis Ababa.
A nurse comes to your home in Addis Ababa to take the sample for your lab tests.
In short
Home sample collection in brief.
Who comes
A nurse, for the sample your prescription asks for.
When
At the appointment agreed with you. Ask whether you need to fast.
Where
At your home in Addis Ababa. The team checks that your address is covered.
The price
Price given by the team. It depends on your request.
The service
What the home sample collection includes.
Not included
- Emergency care (numbers below)
- Reading your results: discuss them with the doctor who prescribed the tests
- Sample collection outside Addis Ababa, unless the team agrees
In an emergency
Medyc is not an emergency service. In Addis Ababa, dial 907 for a Red Cross ambulance or go to the nearest emergency department.
How it worksFrom prescription
From prescription
to results.
01Request a sample collection
Give your neighbourhood and request a sample collection. The team will explain how to send the prescription; the form does not accept attachments.
- 02
Check the details
The team confirms the tests, the appointment, how to prepare and the total cost.
03Get your results
Your results reach you as agreed. Those recorded through Medyc stay in your space.
The price
What a blood test at home costs.
The cost depends on the tests prescribed and your address. The team confirms the total and the payment methods before you book.
Price given by the team
Getting ready
What to have ready.
Have ready
- The prescription for the tests
- The answer to one question: do you need to fast?
- Your neighbourhood and a landmark
- Your latest results, if the doctor wants to compare
Where we go
Samples are taken in Addis Ababa. Tell us your neighbourhood and the team tells you whether it is covered. For another city, ask the team before making any arrangements.
FAQ
Your questions about lab tests at home.
Can I have a blood test at home in Addis Ababa?
Yes. A Medyc nurse can come to your home in Addis Ababa to take a sample.
Do I need a prescription for lab tests?
Usually, yes: the person taking the sample will ask for the prescription. Send it to the team when you make your request.
Do I need to fast?
It depends on the tests prescribed. Ask the team when you book: they will tell you how to prepare.
How do I get my results?
Before the visit, the team explains how your results will reach you. Those recorded through Medyc stay in your Medyc space.
How much does a blood test at home cost?
The cost depends on the tests and your address. The team confirms the total and the payment methods before you book.
Is Medyc an emergency service?
No. In Addis Ababa, dial 907 for a Red Cross ambulance or go to the nearest emergency department.
Your request
Request a home sample collection.
Tell us the tests prescribed and your neighbourhood. The team in Addis Ababa gets back to you to set the appointment and tell you how to prepare.