We recommend you either sit or lie down during sample collection to make sure the sample strip remains in place for the full five minutes of collection time.
It's okay. Don't remove the strip from the tube once you've added it.
The Auria kit includes:
The sample strip is a thin piece of filter paper that is commonly used to test for dry eye. Typically, once the strip begins to get wet, the slight irritation goes away.
In a survey conducted with over 400 individuals, the average reported pain scored after using the sample strip was 1.4 out of 10; with 0 being no pain/discomfort and 10 being intense pain/discomfort.
Auria can be repeated as often as every 6 months. Regardless of a negative or clinically significant results, be sure to discuss next steps with your healthcare provider. If you feel a lump or have reason to worry, speak with your healthcare provider.
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The strip will need to go in your lower eyelid. We have found the outside corner to be the most comfortable.
The amount of moisture produced during sample collection differs from person to person. Do not be concerned with the amount of fluid you can or can't see on the sample strip. It's more important that the sample strip has been placed properly and stays in place for 5 minutes.
Tear collection can be done at any time of day. However, we suggest collecting your sample earlier in the day to ensure you have plenty of time to drop off your sample after collection.
If your test strip falls out before the 5 minutes is complete, please wait 30 minutes and repeat the collection using the extra sample strip provided.
No, our studies show make-up and contacts do not affect test results. However, having the sample strip in place may cause your eye to water and could cause make-up to smear.