★★★★★
“Pamela was fantastic — calm, clean, professional yet warm. Exactly what you want for an at-home blood draw.”
Verified patient
Miami, FL
★★★★★ A+ BBB Rated • Nationwide Mobile Phlebotomy
Oncology patient blood draw near you
Chemotherapy and cancer treatment depend on consistent lab monitoring—CBC nadir tracking, metabolic function, and tumor markers drawn on a precise schedule. Speedy Sticks provides mobile phlebotomy for oncology patients at home so treatment-related immunosuppression does not mean choosing between lab access and infection risk.
- Certified phlebotomists
- Nationwide coverage
- Lab-compliant handling
The process
Four steps. No clinic required.
From booking to lab handoff — the whole at-home blood draw, start to finish.
Step 01
< 3 min
to complete booking
Book with your lab order or kit
Choose a time window, add your requisition or kit reference, and confirm. We handle the rest from there.
- Pick a time that works for you
- Upload your lab order or kit reference
- Instant confirmation
Step 02
Live ETA
tracked to your door
Track your phlebotomist en route
You get notified the moment we're on the way. Identity and lab order are verified on arrival.
- Real-time location tracking
- Two-identifier verification at door
- Arrival time logged
Step 03
10–15 min
average visit time
Documented, precise collection
Best-practice venipuncture, lab-specific tube order and handling, chain of custody started at first stick.
- ASCP/AMT/NHA-certified collector
- Chain of custody initiated
- Collection reviewed & approved
Step 04
Done.
your part is finished
Seamless lab handoff
Specimens are packaged within stability windows and delivered to your designated lab. Full chain-of-custody end to end — nothing more required from you.
- Delivered within stability windows
- Drop-off time-stamped & approved
- Full chain-of-custody documentation
Why Speedy Sticks
Built around reliable mobile collection
Nationwide network
Certified phlebotomists operating across major U.S. metros and expanding markets.
Lab-compliant
Standardized labeling, chain-of-custody documentation, and routing tuned to your downstream lab.
Flexible scheduling
Arrival windows that work around your day — patients, employers, and provider teams.
Specimen integrity
Collection protocols aligned to order requirements so results are not delayed upstream.
Process
How a visit works
Simple, professional, and designed around your schedule — not ours.
- 1
Book your visit
Schedule online with your lab requisition, program instructions, or kit details so we can match the right workflow.
- 2
Phlebotomist arrives
A certified collector arrives in your scheduled window, verifies identity and orders, and prepares tubes per protocol.
- 3
Collection & lab handoff
We follow venipuncture best practices and lab-specific handling, then route your specimen with full chain-of-custody documentation.
Patient reviews
What patients say
★★★★★
“Valerie was wonderful and very gentle. She gave me all the information I needed and made the process completely stress-free.”
Verified patient
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★
“I was nervous about a home blood draw, but the phlebotomist was so professional. I will never go back to a lab waiting room.”
Verified patient
New York, NY
Pricing
Simple, upfront pricing
$100–$250
typical per-visit range for most patient bookings
See your price before you confirm
Your exact visit price is shown during booking — no surprises, no hidden fees.
Visit fee is separate from lab charges
You pay Speedy Sticks for the at-home collection; your lab bills any test charges directly.
No insurance billing — pay directly
We don't bill insurance for the visit. HSA/FSA itemized receipts are available on request.
Priced to your visit
Final price reflects your location, timing, and what's being collected in the appointment.
Why neutropenia makes every waiting room visit a medical risk
Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, the drop in neutrophil count that typically reaches its nadir 7 to 14 days after each chemotherapy cycle, creates a genuine, measurable infection risk in shared clinical spaces. An organism that a neutrophil-replete patient would clear in days can cause sepsis in a patient with absolute neutrophil count below 500 cells per mcL. Clinical waiting rooms, even in oncology practices, cycle dozens of patients with various infectious organisms through shared air and surfaces daily. At-home blood draws eliminate that exposure entirely while delivering the same specimen quality that the oncologist needs to make that cycle's treatment decision including CBC with differential, metabolic panel, and any tumor markers ordered.
CBC monitoring during chemotherapy cycles and what the numbers mean
Complete blood counts are the primary clinical tool for confirming chemotherapy safety before each subsequent cycle. ANC must be above a threshold, typically 1,000 to 1,500 cells per mcL, before the next cycle is safe to administer. Platelet counts determine whether invasive procedures are safe and whether bleeding precautions are needed. Hemoglobin trends guide transfusion decisions for symptomatic anemia. These numbers do not just guide the decision to treat; they can trigger dose reductions, cycle delays, or G-CSF support depending on the degree of myelosuppression. Mobile phlebotomy aligned to your cycle day schedule ensures CBC results are available when your oncology team needs them to make treatment decisions.
Palliative and supportive oncology blood draws
Not all oncology-related blood draws support active curative treatment. Patients receiving palliative chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or supportive care need periodic monitoring including kidney function before nephrotoxic agents, thyroid function panels for immunotherapy-induced thyroiditis, liver enzymes during hepatotoxic treatment, and CBC for symptom management. Patients in hospice care who want minimal monitoring for comfort management also benefit from home-based draws that do not require a clinical visit during a difficult period. Speedy Sticks approaches all oncology draw situations with attention to the patient's current goals of care, and visit pacing is adapted to the patient's energy and comfort level throughout the visit.
Coordinating with your oncology team and care network
For chemotherapy patients, home-based blood draws require clear communication between the patient, the oncology practice, the clinical laboratory, and the phlebotomy service. The oncology team provides the requisition and specifies which cycle-day the draw must occur; the laboratory provides routing instructions; we handle the collection and routing to the correct destination. For patients whose oncology practice uses a specific laboratory network, confirm that routing is compatible with mobile phlebotomy before scheduling. Some academic medical center labs require specimens to be routed through their system rather than through reference lab networks. Share any neutropenic precaution instructions or visitor protocols from your oncology team at scheduling.
From the Speedy Sticks blog
- Wondering whether blood tests can detect cancer or track treatment? Read about what blood tests reveal about cancer →
- Need CBC results explained—white cell counts, platelets, and more? Learn what CBC blood tests reveal about cancer monitoring →
- Curious about cancer antigen markers your oncologist may order? See our overview of cancer antigens and what they mean →
Service areas
Available in major cities
Speedy Sticks provides blood draw for cancer patients at home across major U.S. cities and expanding regional markets.
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For teams
Providers & organizations
Clinics, labs, research teams, and employers use Speedy Sticks to extend collection capacity without sacrificing protocol fidelity. API integration, bulk scheduling, and compliance documentation included.
What Is an Oncology Patient Blood Draw?
Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or targeted therapy require frequent blood monitoring—CBC to track white cell counts, CMP for kidney and liver function, tumor markers, and drug-level tests depending on the treatment protocol. These draws are critical for guiding dose adjustments and catching toxicity early. For immunocompromised patients, every waiting room visit carries infection risk. At-home mobile phlebotomy removes that exposure while keeping your lab monitoring on schedule. Speedy Sticks provides mobile phlebotomy for oncology patients at home, coordinated around your treatment calendar and your oncology team's lab routing requirements.
Related services & coverage
Jump to the primary mobile phlebotomy hub, adjacent programs, or our locations directory — same nationwide routing for patients, providers, and labs.
Related reading
Education and lab navigation from the Speedy Sticks blog.
See it in action
A real at-home blood draw,
start to finish
Your certified phlebotomist arrives at your door with everything needed — no lab visit, no waiting room. Watch how simple it is.
- ✓Certified, background-checked phlebotomist comes to you
- ✓Any physician order or lab kit accepted — any lab
- ✓Specimens routed directly to Quest, Labcorp, or your lab
- ✓Same-day and next-day appointments available nationwide
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on coverage, orders, timing, and logistics.
Yes. Speedy Sticks provides nationwide blood draw for cancer patients at home across major U.S. cities and expanding regional markets—book online to confirm availability for your address.
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