Flexsite A1c-At-Home Test (Hemoglobin A1C Home Testing Kit)

This Flexsite Premium Hemoglobic A1c Testing Kit is a great way to take control of your diabetes. It is a lab test that helps determine your average glucose levels over three month's time. By conducting this test minimum twice a year if you have diabetes and 4 times a year if you use insulin, you can gain a better handle on your diabetes and your specific needs.

Once you collect a blood sample, just send it into our lab. You'll receive your results within 7-10 business days.

The Hemoglobin A1c Testing Kit includes:

Collection kit

Collection instructions

Prepaid mailer within the U.S.

Mailed results

Test analysis by a CLIA Certified Laboratory

Review of results by a licensed health care professional

Diabetes is a serious disease. Regular monitoring is an important element of your care. According to statistics 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.

The American Diabetes Association recommends that all adults over the age of 45 be tested for diabetes. Among those most at risk are overweight people over 40 who do not exercise, African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and those with a family history of diabetes.

At TestCountry we offer the most accurate, affordable and reliable diabetes tests available.

Our A1c-At Home (hemoglobin A1c) Blood Test is a laboratory procedure that measures the total amount of hemoglobin A1c in your blood. Comparing the results of your initial A1c-At Home test to the results of subsequent tests can determine the progress you've made in properly managing your diabetes. Periodic hemoglobin A1c testing gives you and your health care professional the most accurate picture of your overall diabetes control. By lowering your HbA1c number (or keeping it low) you can help avoid the risk of serious diabetes problems affecting the eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
*Accurate - Nationally Certified Laboratory results. *FDA Cleared. *Convenient - Your blood sample taken at-home at your convenience, saving extra trip to the physician and lab.*Easy to use.

Price Includes: *Test kit *Collection instructions *Prepaid mailer within the U.S. and results by mail *Test analysis by a CLIA Certified Laboratory, and *Review of results by a licensed Health Care Professional

Hemoglobin A1c-At-Home Test Instructions

1) Fill out Form

Fill out form completely and legibly. An incomplete form may prevent the laboratory from testing. IMPORTANT: You will need a doctor's authorization for this test. If you desire, our medical director will authorize the test for you. If you would like your doctor to receive the results, please fill out his/her name and address on the Mailing Label provided. You MUST fill in the date that you applied the blood to the collection circles. NOTE: Patients who live in Maryland or Nevada are required to get authorization from their local doctor.

2) Wash and Dry Hands

Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. Completely dry your hands.

3) Prick Finger

Prick your finger using the enclosed lancing device or you can use your own lancet.

4) Drop Blood onto Collection Circles

Squeeze blood from your finger to fall onto each of the collection circles. The blood should completely fill each circle. Overfill is acceptable.

5) Dry Overnight

Place your form in a clean dry place to dry overnight. Do not cover. Do not expose to direct heat or sunlight.

6) Place Finished Form in Plastic Bag

You MUST fill in the date that you applied the blood to the collection circles. Remove and keep the pink copy. Place the rest of the form with the dried blood samples into the plastic bag. Seal the bag well.

7) Fill Out Mailing Label IF

- Your doctor signed the Test Request Form. - Or our medical director authorizes the test and you want your doctor to receive a copy of the test results.

8) Place Label and Sealed Plastic Bag in Return Envelope

Place the Label (if required) and the bag containing the form with the dried blood samples in the Return Envelope.

9) Mail Return Envelope

Place a first class postage stamp on the Return Envelope provided and mail before the last mail pickup. IMPORTANT - Do not allow to remain in the mailbox over the weekend. Store at room temperature.

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