BioSURE Heart Health Self Test Kit
Buy BioSURE Heart Health Test Kit
The BioSURE Heart Health Test Kit is an at-home heart health test. The heart health test analyses 8 essential biomarkers that can help assess the health of your heart.
The biomarkers analysed in this test include:
- Total cholesterol
- HDL (high-density lipoproteins)
- LDL (low-density lipoproteins)
- HDL ratio
- Non-HDL cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Inflammation (C-Reactive protein)
- Diabetes (HbA1C)
How to use
Before taking the test you should fast for a minimum of 8 hours. You should take the test first thing in the morning before eating.
If you do not fast before taking the test, the reference ranges provided could be inaccurate. This could mean that you might not receive the right advice.
Rules for fasting:
- Try to take your sample in the morning
- Stay hydrated by only drinking clear water (no diluted squash drinks)
- Fast for at least 8 hours before taking your sample
- Discuss with your GP if fasting could affect your medication routine
- If you feel unwell from fasting, eat and try to take the test another day
When you receive the test kit, all you need to do is take a simple finger prick sample, using the lancets that are provided in the box. Once you have done this, you can then register it online and post your kit to the laboratory using the envelope enclosed.
Your results are reviewed by the in-house GPs who will highlight any cause for concern that may need further investigation by your doctor. You will receive your full report via email, showing your results and how they compare with the normal reference ranges. You should expect to get your results the day after the lab receives your sample.
Who should use this kit?
Anyone who wants to find out how healthy their heart is can use this kit. Knowing your cholesterol and HbAc levels can tell you about your heart health. Both of these are associated with cardiovascular disease.
How does diabetes affect my heart health?
Diabetics usually have higher levels of glucose in their blood. High levels of blood glucose can damage your blood vessels and cause damage to the nerves that control your heart.
People with diabetes are more likely to have other conditions that raise the risk of heart disease. Hypertension and high blood pressure are common in diabetics. Both of these can damage your artery walls as the blood is pushed through with increased force.
Diabetics are two to four times as likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
Storage information
Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight. Always keep out of reach and sight of children and do not use this product after the expiry date that is stated on the packaging.
