This group of  tests is dedicated to the periodic self-control of general wellness and metabolism functions, mainly useful after the 50’s.It is also suggested in case of diet, or feeding problems and it is mandatory in pregnancy, to prevent pregnancy- induced diabetes and for self-monitoring.

Color comparison is easily done by moving the strip inside the device to match the pad color with color scale.

An automated lancet is available for  an almost painful sampling.

 

CHOLESTEROL HDL COLOR TEST   CE self test certificate  issued by Notify Body  for sales to public   The first  visual color test on fingertip blood sample, allowing a semi-quantitative quick detection of HDL “good”  cholesterol without any instrument.   The test strip is now located into a new, user friendly, plastic device with integrated color chart.   On the back of the device, there are 2 holes , one for location of the minipipette for blood and one for dropping the sample correctly into the strip.   Once the sample is adsorbed, the device is turned with color chart side up and reaction is followed with final color comparison.

Color comparison is easily done by moving the strip inside the device to match the pad color with color scale.

An automated lancet is available for an almost painful sampling.

 

WELLNESS SELF CHECK-UP   CE self test certificate  issued by Notify Body  for sales to public   A 6 pads strip  to screen the main health parameters in urines in just 2 minutes.   2 combinations are available:   1)   blood, leukocytes, proteins, nitrites, glucose and ketone: this composition is widely used as it detects both urinary tract  infections and metabolic stress: diet, sport excess, diabetes, fasting.   2)  PH, glucose, proteins, blood, leukocytes, nitrites: this composition has pH instead of ketone, so it is used to see if there is any metabolism, kidney or infection problem.

The test is simply performed by immerging shortly the strip into urines and then after 2 minutes waiting, comparing the colors of the pads  with those of a color chart.

The main suggested use of this test is simply to screen that all is fine.

In case of abnormal values they can be signed and showed to the doctor.

One pouch contains 3 strips and the color chart.

 

GLUCOSE METABOLISM and DIET SELF CHECK-UP Glucose / Ketone screening test in urines   E self test certificate  issued by Notify Body  for sales to public   A 2 pads strips to detect diabetes , specially first time if some has symptoms of frequency urination.   The glucose / ketone composition is used for testing the sugar / carbohydrate metabolism so it is the mostly used in monitoring the effectiveness of very low carbohydrate diets as well as in case of gestational diabetes.    It is useful  to identify ketonuria in non- compensated diabetic patients in case of symptoms like abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.   A color, visual test  gives results in one minute to be compared to a color chart.

The main suggested use of this test is simply to screen that all is fine.

In case of abnormal values they can be signed and showed to the doctor or the dietician in the case the test is used to monitor the diet.

One pouch contains 3 strips and the color chart.

 

METABOLISM  &  DIETS SCREENING TEST   CE self test certificate  issued by Notify Body  for sales to public    A 3 tests strip to monitor metabolism.  Glucose in urine is a signal of impair sugar metabolism.   Ketones are the by products of fat metabolism. In case of low carbohydrates diets, means the body is burning more fat cells to produce energy.   Urinary pH is a useful tool to check effectiveness of metabolism as it is depending on the capability of the body to compensate acidic by-products derived by food intake, mainly proteins and carbohydrates.   Too low pH means acidosis which has to be solved by diet change.

A color, visual test  gives results in one minute to be compared to a color chart.

The main suggested use of this test is simply to screen that all is fine.

In case of abnormal values they can be signed and showed to the doctor or the dietician in the case the test is used to monitor the diet.

One pouch contains 3 strips and the color chart.

FREE  RADICALS AND OXIDATIVE STRESS   Certificates: the test is not an IVD so it does not need a CE self test certification   The free radicals test is a presence/absence visual test to check for the presence of  lipid peroxides in urine.   The lipid peroxides are one of major indicators of the presence of free radicals in the blood so a positive result is useful to identify the risk of an oxidative stress.   The doctor or the pharmacist can then suggest an anti-oxidants diet or the suitable dietary supplements to return to negative values.   This test is a useful tool to understand if the body needs some dietary support and helps preventing a list of diseases which seems to be supported by an oxidative stress.   The test is very simple: the user can simply urinate on the side with the pad and wait to see if the color changes after 5 to 10 min.