★★★★★
“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
PBMC blood collection near you
PBMC isolation workflows are protocol-sensitive: timing, tube type, gentle processing expectations, and cold-chain handoffs matter. Speedy Sticks supports research and trial teams with disciplined mobile collection aligned to IRB-approved instructions—especially when participants cannot visit a site easily.
- 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
$150–$250
typical per-visit range for individual 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 PBMC collection requires different technique than standard venipuncture
Peripheral blood mononuclear cells, including lymphocytes and monocytes, are the target of CPT and SepMate tube-based collection protocols used in immunology research, clinical trials, and some diagnostic programs. These cells are highly sensitive to collection trauma: a partially clotted specimen, overfilled or underfilled tube, insufficient inversions after collection, temperature excursion above 25 degrees Celsius, or processing delay beyond the validated window can reduce viable cell yield dramatically. Unlike routine chemistry collection where a clean draw is sufficient, PBMC collection demands protocol-exact technique because cell viability, not just analyte concentration, is the measured outcome. Your study's SOP defines every parameter and we follow it without deviation.
CPT and SepMate tube requirements and why they differ from standard collection
CPT tubes contain a density gradient gel that separates mononuclear cells from red blood cells during centrifugation. SepMate tubes use a porous insert design to achieve the same separation. Both require specific fill volumes since under- or overfilling compromises the separation, a precise number of inversions immediately after collection typically 8 to 10, and processing within specific time and temperature windows. These are not parameters to estimate or improvise. The cell yield and viability data from your study depends on these conditions being met exactly. Provide the complete tube handling section of your protocol, not just the tube type, before we confirm the appointment to ensure full compliance with your study SOP.
IRB protocol compliance and chain-of-custody documentation
PBMC collection for clinical trials and IRB-approved research requires adherence to the study's IRB-approved informed consent documentation, protocol-specified collection procedures, and chain-of-custody documentation from draw through laboratory receipt. Sponsor-required deviation reporting applies if any collection step cannot be completed per protocol. Some studies require the phlebotomist to sign protocol compliance attestations or chain-of-custody forms for each visit. Provide all required documentation templates before the visit so we can confirm what will be signed, witnessed, or attested at collection time. For multi-site trial phlebotomy coordination, see our clinical trial blood draw page for broader sponsor and CRO coordination workflows.
Temperature management and transport logistics for viable cells
PBMC viability degrades rapidly at temperature extremes. Most PBMC protocols specify ambient temperature transport between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius and prohibit refrigeration or heat exposure. Transport should not exceed 4 to 6 hours from draw to processing in most protocols, though some validated windows extend to 24 hours with specific packaging conditions. Dry ice or refrigerants are contraindicated unless your protocol specifically validates those conditions. Thermal packaging, immediate handoff to the courier or processing facility, and avoidance of vehicle trunk storage in extreme weather are all logistics that must be planned before the visit. If your protocol requires immediate on-site centrifugation, confirm equipment availability at the collection site before scheduling.
Service areas
Available in major cities
Speedy Sticks provides PBMC blood collection 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 PBMC Blood Collection?
PBMC blood collection is a specialized venipuncture workflow designed to yield peripheral blood mononuclear cells—lymphocytes and monocytes—for immunological research, clinical trials, and therapeutic programs. Collection requires specific tube types (such as CPT or SepMate tubes), precise fill volumes, gentle inversion, and rapid transport to the processing laboratory to maintain cell viability. Speedy Sticks provides mobile phlebotomy for PBMC collection aligned to IRB-approved study protocols when research participants cannot travel to a collection site.
Related services & coverage
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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 PBMC blood collection across major U.S. cities and expanding regional markets—book online to confirm availability for your address.
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