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Lab tests at your home in Guayaquil

A doctor with extensive phlebotomy experience comes to your home to collect samples, for patients aged 3 and older. No lines, no travel.

Send us your list of tests or a photo of your doctor's order and we'll send you a quote.

Medical content reviewed by Dr. Jefferson Astudillo Peña, general physician (SENESCYT registration 1008-2023-2705888). Last reviewed: September 2026.

A CrabCare doctor takes a capillary blood sample from a patient at home
Illustrative image of a CrabCare home visit.

How it works

  1. 1

    Message us

    Send your doctor's order or tell us which tests you need. If you're not sure, we'll advise you.

  2. 2

    We quote and schedule

    We send you the price and preparation instructions. The time is set according to each test's requirements.

  3. 3

    We collect the sample at home

    The doctor comes to your home and collects the samples.

  4. 4

    You get your results

    We send them on WhatsApp with a brief explanation. By email or printed, on request.

Tests available

These are some examples. If your test isn't listed, ask us: the range is broad.

Hematology and blood chemistry

Complete blood count, glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, kidney and liver function, among others

Chronic disease monitoring

HbA1c, lipid panel, electrolytes, among others

Hormones

Thyroid (TSH, T4) and beta hCG, among others

Infections and serology

Infectious disease tests, COVID-19, influenza, swabs, among others

Urine and stool

Urinalysis, stool tests, cultures, among others

Markers and special tests

Cardiac markers, PSA, vitamin D, coagulation and autoimmunity, among others

Good to know

  • You can get tests with a doctor's order or get a direct quote by telling us which ones you need.
  • Preparation (such as fasting) depends on the tests. We'll tell you when scheduling.
  • At-home collection is available for patients aged 3 and older.
  • We don't offer test packages yet: each quote is based on the tests you need.
  • Samples are processed at ULTRALAB laboratory.

Results and medical review

We send your results on WhatsApp with a brief explanation. If you'd rather receive them by email or printed, just ask when scheduling.

Have test results but no one to review them?

A brief explanation doesn't replace an assessment. If your results need a medical interpretation, a consultation is the right step, and we can book it at your home.

Not sure which tests you need?

Message us and we'll guide you at no cost before quoting.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do at-home lab tests cost?

It depends on the tests. Message us on WhatsApp with the list or a photo of your doctor's order and we'll send you a quote.

Do I need a doctor's order?

It's not required. You can get tests with a doctor's order or get a direct quote by telling us which ones you need. If you're unsure, we'll advise you.

Do I need to fast?

It depends on the tests. When scheduling, we'll tell you the preparation each one requires.

Do you collect samples from children?

Yes, from age 3.

How do I get my results?

On WhatsApp, with a brief explanation. If you need them by email or printed, ask when scheduling.

Can a doctor review my results?

We give you a brief explanation with the results. If they need a full medical review, a consultation is the right step, and we can book it at your home.

Get a no-obligation quote for your tests

Send us your order or list of tests and we'll reply with the price and preparation.