Dicoon operates a regional network of walk‑in and appointment‑based blood‑draw locations, processing samples in a centralized laboratory and delivering results securely to GPs and specialists within days. The service integrates with Dutch basic health insurance, offering a broad test menu, self‑collection instructions, and transparent fees to ensure convenient, high‑quality diagnostics for patients and referring providers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Patients often need to travel to distant hospitals or wait for appointments to have blood and other bodily samples taken, leading to delays in diagnostic results and inconvenience for both patients and healthcare providers.
Solution
Dicoon operates a regional network of easily accessible blood‑draw locations where patients can walk in or book appointments, and it processes the collected samples in a centralized laboratory. Results are delivered securely to the referring GP or specialist within days, enabling timely clinical decisions. The service is integrated with the Dutch basic health insurance, so most tests are reimbursed, and patients receive clear instructions for self‑collection of urine, stool, or swabs when needed. By consolidating laboratory capacity from several hospitals into one hub, Dicoon offers consistent, high‑quality diagnostics with short turnaround times across the region.
Target Audience
Primary users are patients in the regional catch‑area who need blood or other bodily samples taken for diagnostic testing, as well as their GPs, specialists, and other referring healthcare providers.
Features
- Extensive list of local prick points (including hospitals, health centers, and retail locations) searchable via an online locator
- Walk‑in and scheduled appointment options, with some sites requiring no prior booking
- Comprehensive laboratory test menu covering routine blood work, microbiology, immunology, and specialized molecular diagnostics
- Clear self‑collection instructions for urine, stool, and swab samples, with dedicated drop‑off points
- Secure electronic transmission of results to GPs and specialists, typically within a week
- Costs covered by basic health insurance (subject to the standard €385 annual deductible) with transparent order‑ and lab‑service fees
- Continuous updates on opening hours, holiday closures, and service changes through a news feed