frequently asked questions

YBH can enable self blood collection and analysis through either our preferred partner laboratories or your chosen partner.

YBH can provide end-to-end logistics support to enable reliable traceability for online blood test sample collection.

Yes, YBH is working with several central labs and can share details upon request.

Existing customers are using TAP II across the world for the following types of assay, though a complete list can be available upon request, examples* include:

• Antibody Serology
• Lipids
• Hormones
• HbA1c
• Genomics
• Inflammatory Biomarkers
• Allergy testing
• Nutritional assessments
• Epigenetics
• Immune Profiling
• Metabolomics
• Liquid Biopsies

*Biomarker validation is the responsibility of the CRO or wellness testing company. YourBio Health can assist in introducing your company to a variety of central labs should that be a requirement.

TAP II can be provided with collection tubes for whole blood collection for serum or plasma analysis.

You can reach us by contacting customercare@yourbiohealth.com.

YBH can work in partnership to provide a full range of services from devices and custom home-collection kits to full end-to-end blood test sample collection and laboratory services.

Custom kits can be developed to meet the needs of any home collection project or point of care collection system.

Existing customers are using TAP II across the world for the following types of assay, though a complete list can be available upon request, examples* include:

• Antibody Serology
• Lipids
• Hormones
• HbA1c
• Genomics
• Inflammatory Biomarkers
• Allergy testing
• Nutritional assessments
• Epigenetics
• Immune Profiling
• Metabolomics
• Liquid Biopsies

*Biomarker validation is the responsibility of the CRO or wellness testing company. YourBio Health can assist in introducing your company to a variety of central labs should that be a requirement.

YBH is interested in working across all industries pre- and post-commercial launch, where the TAP II device can enhance the blood collection experience for the user or the outcome of the project.

YBH would need to look at your requirements and agree on an order schedule with you depending on the complexity of the project.

Yes, YBH are interested in engaging in projects where the application of the device is broadened as we develop our use cases.

Touch Activated Phlebotomy

The TAP II Blood Collection Device is CE marked under Class IIa for use for self and assisted collection from the upper arm. In addition, the TAP II device is also available as an ‘investigational use only (IUO)’ device.

The TAP II Blood Collection Device collects approximately 270uL-350uL of whole blood.

Yes, click the photo below to navigate to our product overview page to view the how to video:

The shelf life of a TAP II device depends on the expiration of the attached blood collection tube, 24 months from the date of manufacture.

TAP II Devices are manufactured at the TAP II Manufacturing Facility in Medford, MA, USA.

The TAP II Blood Collection Device is used to collect capillary blood for tests requiring a small amount of blood. The TAP II Blood Collection Device can be used by a layperson or healthcare worker.

As TAP II samples will need a specific process in order for laboratories to be able to process them, devices are not available for consumers to buy outside of an agreement with a laboratory. If you have an arrangement with a laboratory, then they will need to purchase the devices to support your arrangement.