PocDoc Healthy Heart Check

Description

• Convenient at-home Cholesterol Test- Get clinically accurate and NHS-reliable results in under 10 minutes with our quick and easy cholesterol test kit. Lab testing and GP visits not required.
• Easy-to-Use Testing Kit – NHS-approved cholesterol test; monitor your cholesterol levels at home with our user-friendly testing kit, which includes everything needed for your cholesterol self-test. All you need is our test kit and your smartphone.
• Simple 5-step process: Cholesterol results include your full cholesterol profile, healthy heart age, and your 10-year risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pair our cholesterol test with your diabetes self-test kit at home for added benefits.
• Simple finger prick diagnostic self-check: Only a small finger prick blood test is required for detailed heart health results, making cholesterol monitoring fast and efficient.
• Accurate & Reliable: Our CA-marked Healthy Heart Check has been rigorously tested with the NHS to meet international standards. Results also include NHS-recommended guidelines and the option to consult with a certified clinician.
• Step-by-Step Instructions Included: Our home cholesterol test includes an easy-to-understand manual and videos that will guide you through the test for clinically accurate results.

How to Use

• After filling in the health questionnaire, the app will ask you to add the blood sample to the test.
• Open the foil pouch, remove the test and lay on a clean, flat surface with coloured barcode strips facing upwards. Do not peel off the label, and do not touch the coloured barcodes.
• Remove the capillary and lancet from the Accessory Pack and remove the sterile gauze and alcohol wipe from their packaging.
• Rub the finger from your non-dominant hand with the alcohol wipe.
• 1. Remove the lancet cap by twisting off. 2. Using the lancet to firmly press against the finger to get a droplet of blood.
• Use the gauze to wipe away the first small drop of blood.
• Squeeze the finger to produce a blood droplet.
• Touch the capillary pipette to the droplet of blood, at an angle of between zero to 45 degrees and blood should flow up the pipette tube.
• Blood will flow up the capillary pipette by capillary action; keep going until blood reaches the black line on the pipette.
• Deposit the blood from the capillary onto the deposit area of the PocDoc test, without touching the capillary onto the test. Gently squeeze the bulb to deposit the blood sample.
• The app will ask you to confirm when you have put the blood sample onto the test.
• As soon as the timer reaches 7 minutes, the app will automatically open the image capture page with an outline of the test.
• Hold your smartphone flat over the test, ensuring you match the outline of the test to the visual guide in the app. Press the button to take photo. Once you’re happy, press ‘Send’.

Find full instructions here.

About the Healthy Heart Check

Warnings

• Store the kit at 2 - 30°C
• Keep away from heat and direct sunlight
• Perform the test at room temperature (15 - 30°C)
• Do not place used components in recycling waste

After completing the test, place all used kit components into a plastic bag (the bag containing the capillaries and lancet may be used for this purpose), seal and dispose of in household waste.

The device is an in vitro diagnostic medical device (IVD) intended for testing human blood samples only. Note that, as with any IVD, there is a remote possibility that the test could give an incorrect result.

Do not use the test after the expiry date stated on the carton label (this will be the same as the shortest dated component within the kit).

Keep away from children (swallowing / choking hazard)

Do not prick the fifth (little) finger because the tissue depth may be insufficient to prevent bone injury.

If the packaging of any component is damaged, or if the lancet cap is detached, do not use the test.

Any complaints or technical problems with the test should be reported to:
support@mypocdoc.com

FAQs

What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a type of fat found in the blood that plays a vital role in how your body works.

How does the test work?

The PocDoc Healthy Heart Check is a finger-prick test that measures your blood cholesterol levels in under 10 minutes using an app and your smart-device’s camera.

How accurate is the test?

PocDoc’s accuracy results have been published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Biosensors and Bioelectronics in collaboration with the University of Sunderland.

The accuracy and precision of The Healthy Heart Check are within the international guidelines recommended by the National Cholesterol Education Program.

How do I use the app?

After downloading the PocDoc app from the App Store or the Google Play Store, the app will guide you through each stage of the testing process in easy-to-understand steps.

Do I need to fast before taking the test?

The Healthy Heart check does not require patients to fast before conducting the test.

Will the test hurt?

No, the Healthy Heart Check involves a small finger prick that may cause light bruising. This may be slightly painful, but the effects should subside quickly.

What if I accidentally voided my test?

If your test was accidentally voided, contact support@mypocdoc.com to arrange for a new Healthy Heart Check. We offer a results guarantee on every order.

What devices are compatible with the PocDoc App?

The PocDoc App is compatible with most smartphones and tablets running Android and iOS.