Health & Wellness Resources

Expert insights for patients, employers & healthcare professionals.

Guides, compliance resources, and wellness education from the 1 Stikk Mobile team — written by certified professionals with real-world mobile healthcare experience.

A 1 Stikk Mobile certified phlebotomist arriving at a patient's home for a blood draw

Patient Care

Mobile Blood Draw at Home: What to Expect

Discover how mobile blood draw services work, what to expect during your at-home lab visit, and why thousands of patients are choosing mobile phlebotomy over clinic trips.

Tiffany Clinton, CPT, RMADecember 15, 20256 min read

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DOT drug test chain-of-custody form with specimen collection supplies

Employer Resources

DOT Drug Testing Requirements: What Employers Need to Know in 2025

Understand DOT drug testing requirements for safety-sensitive employees, the five test types, chain-of-custody procedures, and how to keep your program fully compliant in 2025.

Tiffany Clinton, CPT, RMANovember 20, 20258 min read

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A student practicing venipuncture technique during hands-on phlebotomy training

Training & Career

Phlebotomy Training: Your Complete Guide to a Healthcare Career

Everything you need to know about phlebotomy training — how long it takes, what you'll learn, national certifications available, and how to launch a rewarding mobile healthcare career.

Tiffany Clinton, CPT, RMAOctober 8, 20257 min read

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Drug test specimen collection capsules and chain-of-custody supplies

Compliance

Understanding Drug Test Chain of Custody: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how drug test chain of custody works from collection to result — including the CCF form, lab testing process, MRO review, and split specimen rights. Essential for employers and donors.

Tiffany Clinton, CPT, RMASeptember 12, 20257 min read

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Wellness

Mobile Wellness Screenings: Bringing Preventive Care to Your Door

Mobile wellness screenings bring blood pressure checks, cholesterol panels, glucose testing, and preventive health assessments directly to your home, workplace, or community site — no clinic required.

Tiffany Clinton, CPT, RMAAugust 5, 20255 min read

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Mobile DNA paternity testing collection kit with cheek swabs and chain-of-custody documentation

Genetic Testing

Mobile DNA & Paternity Testing at Home: How It Works

Learn how mobile DNA and paternity testing works at home — legal vs. at-home tests, chain of custody, accuracy, cost, and how 1 Stikk Mobile collects samples privately at your door.

Tiffany Clinton, CPT, RMAJanuary 12, 20267 min read

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Mobile drug testing collection supplies set up on-site at an employer workplace

Employer Resources

On-Site Employee Drug Testing: An Employer's Guide

How on-site and mobile workplace drug testing works for employers — DOT vs. non-DOT, random programs, reasonable suspicion, cost savings, and how to stay compliant in 2026.

Tiffany Clinton, CPT, RMAJanuary 5, 20268 min read

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Mobile phlebotomy business owner preparing a collection bag before a home visit

Training & Career

How to Start a Mobile Phlebotomy Business in 2026

A practical, step-by-step guide to starting a mobile phlebotomy business — certification, licensing, equipment, lab partnerships, pricing, and how to win your first clients.

Tiffany Clinton, CPT, RMADecember 28, 20259 min read

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A certified mobile phlebotomist performing a gentle blood draw for a senior patient at home

Patient Care

Mobile Phlebotomy for Homebound & Senior Patients

How mobile phlebotomy helps homebound and senior patients get blood work without leaving home — safety, Medicare considerations, what to expect, and how caregivers can prepare.

Tiffany Clinton, CPT, RMADecember 20, 20256 min read

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