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Hemoglobin A1c
Laboratory
Diabetes Home Test
Personal & Confidential at HomeLaboratory
Testing Service

A confidential, quantitative
diagnostic test performed at home for
determining the total amount of hemoglobin A1c in blood.
Eliminates the inconvenience and high expense of arterial blood draws and
laboratory analysis recommended for proper Diabetes screening and management.
Comparing the results of an initial HbA1c test to the results of subsequent
tests can determine the progress made in properly managing diabetes. High blood
serum Hemoglobin A1c readings have been confirmed and validated as a significant
marker for Type I and II Diabetes.
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BACKGROUND
Diabetes is a complicated, chronic disease that
impairs the body's ability to produce or properly use insulin, which, in turn,
causes the blood sugar level to increase. This build-up of sugar, without
treatment, can cause blindness, heart attack, loss of feet or legs to
amputation, kidney dysfunction, and even death. There is no cure for diabetes,
but there are a number of medically recommended procedures to control and manage
the disease. One important procedure is having a quarterly total hemoglobin A1c
measurement and blood analysis coupled with standard daily glucose monitoring.
One of the most important steps one can take is to comply their physician's
request for a Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) measurement every three months. Test
results are critical in allowing physicians to better direct patient treatment.
Approximately 15 to 16 million people in the United States are known to have
diabetes. In addition, an estimated 8 million American adults have undiagnosed
diabetes. That estimate does not include people who have borderline diabetes or
pre-diabetes. Diabetes affects both men and women. Most forms of diabetes fall
within two major categories: Type 1 is insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
or "juvenile onset." Fortunately, only about 5 - 10% of alI diabetic patients
are affected with Type 1 (insulin-dependent). Type 2 is non-insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or "adult onset." It usually occurs in patients over
35-40 years of age but can occur in children. Type 2 patients tend to be obese,
and although not dependent on insulin for survival, may require it for
hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) that is resistant to other treatment.
Gestational diabetes develops in 2-5 % of all pregnancies. Although it usually
disappears when pregnancy is over, it occasionally persists in women with
previously undetected diabetes. Sometimes insulin is required. Most all women
with gestational diabetes will have a recurrence in subsequent pregnancies. With
each successive pregnancy, the diabetes has a tendency to begin sooner, become
more severe, and develop into a permanent condition.
INTENDED
USE:
The Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Laboratory blood test
is a laboratory procedure that measures the total amount of hemoglobin A1c in
blood. The Hemoglobin A1c Test provides the same
clinical results that can be obtained from a local medical laboratory without
the high expense and inconvenience of physician appointments, laboratory fees,
and often painful and unnecessary procedure of direct venous or arterial blood
draws. The test is performed at home, takes less than 10 minutes and results are
obtained in approximately the same time as those routinely ordered through a
physician. The specimen collection process is quick, easy and virtually
painless. Using the special lancet (included in the collection kit), several of
drops of whole blood are taken from a finger prick and deposited onto a special
collection card. The card is then sent to the laboratory for analysis. The Laboratory tests
your blood sample to see how much HbA1c is present, test results are then
reviewed by a licensed physician, and then results are posted on the Laboratory
Website for download.
PRINCIPLES
OF THE TEST
Hemoglobin A1c measures provide the most reliable assessment
of glucose management. The American Diabetes Association reported that as a
result of the 10 year Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) serious
complications such as blindness, kidney failure, stroke and amputation were
decreased by up to 67% by keeping blood sugar levels close to the non-diabetic
range. Hemoglobin A1c tests and frequent blood sugar monitoring are the only way
to demonstrate blood sugar control.
TEST COMPONENTS PROVIDED
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Whole Blood
Sample Collection Kit:
Pre-treated sample card, finger lancet, gauze, alcohol swab, band-aid, test
form and instruction manual
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Prepaid laboratory mailer
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Prepaid quantitative
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) analysis by CLIA
Certified Laboratory
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Laboratory notification, certification, review and
explanation of test results
by a physician within 5 days |
TEST
PROCEDURE
The
Hemoglobin A1c Laboratory
test is very easy to perform in the privacy, confidentiality and convenience of
the home. The Five basic steps: The carbonless sample identification form
is filled out, A blood sample is obtained through a simple finger prick using
the virtually painless, spring loaded lancet, the sample blood is applied to
special predefined areas on a sample collection card, a copy of the completed
form, the collection card are then placed in the pre-addressed, postage paid
mailer and sent to the laboratory.
Hemoglobin A1c specific tests are performed, the results are tabulated in
report form, reviewed by a physician and returned
within five days.
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AVAILABILITY
The
Hemoglobin A1c
Diabetes Laboratory Test is available for home or professional use in the
following standard sales units. Each test kit is all inclusive and individually
boxed with all the components required to perform one
Hemoglobin A1c
test and laboratory analysis report. There is no additional costs beyond the
kit purchase price and all laboratory processing fees, physician review and mailing costs are
prepaid and included. Cost of the test may be reimbursable under certain
insurance plans* however purchaser must handle this separately.
Professional and reseller volume discounts apply to quantity purchases beyond
the sale units listed. Contact
Customer Service for volume
quotations.
Description
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Packaging
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Units
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Cost
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Hemoglobin A1c
Laboratory
Home Diabetes Test
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Collection Kit each
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One (1)
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$45.00
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Two (2)
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$79.00
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Four (4)
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$145.00
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Six (6) |
$180.00 |
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