★★★★★
“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
Postpartum blood draw near you
New mothers face real barriers to postpartum lab monitoring—newborn care demands, physical recovery, and the logistics of traveling to a clinic with an infant. At-home blood draws let you complete postpartum thyroid, anemia, and hormone checks from home, keeping your follow-up care on track.
- 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 postpartum blood monitoring is critically easy to skip
The six weeks after delivery are one of the most physically and emotionally demanding periods of a new parent's life. Add newborn care, sleep deprivation, physical recovery, and breastfeeding to the mix, and a blood draw appointment feels like an impossible scheduling feat. Yet the postpartum period is when several serious conditions are most likely to emerge: postpartum thyroiditis affects 5 to 10 percent of women and is frequently missed because fatigue and mood changes look exactly like normal new parenthood. Postpartum anemia from delivery blood loss reduces energy and milk supply but goes undiagnosed without a CBC. Persistent postpartum hypertension requires monitoring of kidney function and blood pressure management. Mobile phlebotomy makes monitoring achievable.
Postpartum thyroiditis: the condition that hides in new parenthood
Postpartum thyroiditis follows a predictable pattern that most new parents do not recognize as thyroid disease. The hyperthyroid phase, typically 1 to 4 months postpartum, causes fatigue, heart palpitations, irritability, and insomnia that are easily attributed to sleep deprivation and adjustment to parenthood. The hypothyroid phase, typically 4 to 8 months postpartum, causes fatigue, brain fog, low mood, and difficulty losing pregnancy weight that look identical to depression and stress. The condition resolves in most women, but some develop permanent hypothyroidism requiring lifelong treatment. TSH screening at 3 and 6 months postpartum catches thyroiditis in both phases and allows treatment when needed.
Postpartum anemia, iron recovery, and follow-up CBC timing
Postpartum anemia from delivery blood loss and iron depletion from the iron demands of pregnancy and lactation is common and undertreated. Symptoms including fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath, low milk supply, and difficulty concentrating overlap completely with normal new parenthood, making them easy to dismiss as expected adjustment. A CBC with hemoglobin and hematocrit, paired with ferritin and iron studies, identifies the severity of anemia and guides supplementation type and intensity. Follow-up timing depends on severity: significant blood-loss anemia warrants a CBC at 2 to 6 weeks postpartum; milder iron depletion can be checked at 6 to 12 weeks. Your OB or midwife provides timing guidance based on your delivery situation.
Hormone panels, mood, and postpartum mental health screening
Postpartum hormone shifts are among the most dramatic in human physiology. Estrogen and progesterone fall precipitously after delivery, a drop that contributes to postpartum mood disorders in some women. Measuring estrogen, progesterone, and related hormones postpartum can be relevant in women with severe postpartum depression, history of PMDD, or postpartum psychosis to evaluate hormonal contributions and guide treatment decisions. Prolactin monitoring is relevant for women having difficulty establishing milk supply or for those concerned about hyperprolactinemia. Your OB, midwife, or psychiatrist defines what hormonal evaluation is clinically warranted for your situation. Bring the requisition and we handle the collection at home.
Service areas
Available in major cities
Speedy Sticks provides postpartum blood draw 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 a Postpartum Blood Draw?
A postpartum blood draw is a blood test ordered in the weeks following delivery to monitor a new mother's recovery and health. Common postpartum lab panels include: • **Thyroid panel (TSH, free T4)** — postpartum thyroiditis affects 5–10% of women and is often asymptomatic initially. TSH monitoring at 3–6 months postpartum is commonly recommended. • **CBC** — to evaluate for postpartum anemia, particularly after significant blood loss during delivery. • **Iron studies** — ferritin and serum iron to assess iron depletion from pregnancy and delivery. • **Hormone levels** — estrogen, progesterone, and other reproductive hormones as needed for postpartum mood and health evaluation. Speedy Sticks provides at-home mobile phlebotomy for postpartum draws so new mothers can complete required labs without leaving home.
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 postpartum blood draw at home across major U.S. cities and expanding regional markets—book online to confirm availability for your address.
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