There has been a lot of news about diagnostic treatments for prostate cancer. So, I thought this week I would write about the different diagnostic products available from HealthCare4All. We have a full range of Home test kits available.
SELFcheck Urine Infection Test Home Screening Test
A simple and reliable test to detect indirect signs of infection such as protein, nitrite and leukocytes not normally present in urine. Fast and Reliable result within minutes
Contains 3 single tests
Why is the test important to me? The cause of most urine infections is bacteria that colonise (settle) around the urethra (urine tube) and then ascend into the rest of the urinary tract system. The condition ranges from cystitis (a mild but distressing inflammation of the bladder) to severe infections of the kidney.
Symptoms of UTI Symptoms can differ, depending on whether the infection affects the lower (bladder and urethra) or upper (kidneys and ureters) of the urinary tract. Some common symptoms are burning on passing urine, frequent need to urinate, cloudy urine with offensive odour, pains in the loins and even fever or chills. The most important factor in maintaining the sterility of the urinary tract is emptying the bladder completely and frequently.
How do I perform this test? Collect a sample of urine in a clean container and immerse a single test strip to the urine. Full instructions for use leaflet enclosed.
When do I perform this test? For best results, it is recommended that the urine sample is taken first thing in the morning.
What does the results tell me? The test detects protein, nitrate and leukcytes not normally present in urine, which are reliable signs of urinary infection.
Test compontents: 2 individually sealed foil packs, each with test strip and desiccant Instructions for use, with colour table for evaluating the test result.
2) SelfCheck Home Screen Multi Drug Urine Test
A simple one-step urine drug test
Accurately detects the 6 most commonly used illegal drugs
Reliable results in just 5 minutes
Reassurance for parents concerned about their children
Single-use test kit
Most multi-drug test kits like the SelfCheck ones are used to check for the presence of illegal/dangerous drugs as part of a well established, ongoing random screening programme in a range of employment sectors, such as public transport, road transport, the oil and gas industries, as well as educational establishments.
The test provides rapid information regarding the possible use of commonly abused drugs:
Cocaine (COC)
Amphetamine (AMP)
Cannabis (THC)
Methamphetamine – inc Ecstasy (mAMP)
Opiates inc Heroin (OPI)
Benzodiazepines (BZO)
Procedure:
Immerse the test panel in a urine sample and read the visual result after 5 minutes.
After use the test can be discarded in household waste.
3) Prima Home Test Thyroid TSH Tester
The TSH level in blood gives an indication of the physiological condition of the thyroid.
TSH, which is secreted by the pituitary gland, regulates and controls the activity of the thyroid gland. Therefore, a raised TSH level indicates an under active thyroid and this is the principle on which the Thyroid Test is based for the detection of the condition hypothyroidism (symptoms may include feeling tired, depressed or cold regularly, weight gain, dry skin, brittle hair, enduring constipation or menstrual cycle irregularities in women).
Checking the normality of the TSH value is a very good tool for verifying thyroid health status and eventually taking the required preventive actions. In case of cancer, early detection and prevention can be life saving.
Check the level of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone TSH in blood to verify a thyroid physiological alteration.
The TSH screening should be performed yearly by women from 35 to 64 years-old with healthy lifestyle.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The test is based on an immunochromatographic reaction correlated to the reference laboratory test. The cut-off is calibrated at 5 μIU/mL according to the international standard.
Box Contains:
1 sealed aluminum pouch containing: 1 test device, 1 pipette for blood sampling
1 dropper bottle of 1mL of diluent
1 sterile lancet
1 instruction for use
4) Prima 3-in-1 Meter for Glucose / Cholesterol / Triglycerides
METER FOR GLUCOSE, CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDES
3-in-1 Combi Set – now includes all variety of strips for immediate testing
MultiCare-In multi parameter diagnostic device has been developed to perform several determinations from fingertips simply by changing strip.
WHY SHOULD I PERFORM THE TEST?
Multicare-In provides a way to check and monitor the PERSONAL CARDIOVASCULAR RISK using just one easy-to-use and carry system.
In fact Multicare-In is a new unique meter equipped with 2 technologies: AMPEROMETRIC with glucose electrodes strips and REFLECTOMETRIC with cholesterol and triglycerides strips. The meter gives results in about 30 seconds. Very easy to use, auto switch on by strip insertion, Multicare-In meter has a big display (characters about 1.5 cm height).
The system is very clean and hygienic because it has the strip ejector switch to avoid contact with the used strips. It has a memory capacity of 500 measurements with date and time.
Measuring range: 0.6 – 33.3 mmol/L glucose; 3.3 – 10.2 mmol/L cholesterol; 0.56 – 5.6 mmol/L triglycerides
Power source 3.2V lithium button cell, type CR2032, approx. 1000 measurements
Optionally it is possible to connect the reader to a PC, downloading and managing the results
Dimensions: 97 mm x 49 mm x 20.5 mm
Weight 65 g (incl. battery)
CONTENT:
1 x Digital Multicare-In meter
10 x glucose strips and chip
5 x cholesterol strips and chip
5 x triglyceride strips and chip
1 x lancing pen with 25 sterile lancets
Carry Case
Instruction
