Health Aids

A rapid home test for detection of Helicobacter pylori antibodies. Biocard Helicobacter pylori IgG is the only one-step immunochromatographic home fingertip blood test in the world for the rapid and convenient detection of Helicobacter pylori antibodies in serum or whole blood for serodiagnosis of Helicobacter pylori associated gastroduodenal diseases. The result will be seen in 5-10 minutes. The test is CE-marked. 92.6% accuracy.

CanDia5 - a world's first Rapid Test kit. A fast, accurate & affordable way to diagnose vaginal candidiasis in females. Can accurately detect Candida antigens almost instantaneously (within 5 minutes) with just a drop of your blood. 1 Test Kit Common uses: An easy to use test kit to accurately test for the detection of Vulvovaginal candisiasis. CanDia5 tests for antibodies to four candida species C.albicans, C.glabrata, C.tropicalis and C.parapsiloissHealth Information: New CanDia5 is a revolutionary 5-step test for candida that has no peer anywhere in the world. Candida infections are notoriously difficult to diagnose, in particular vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC); vaginitis is the most frequent gynecological diagnosis encountered by clinicians who provide primary care to women. Symptoms are non-specific and neither self diagnosis nor diagnosis from a physician is reliable without laboratory confirmation. Incorrect diagnosis leads to overuse of anti fungal agents with subsequent risk of contact and irritant vulvar dermatitis. The CanDia5 Candida Rapid Test is a highly sensitive immunochromatigraphic test device intended for the rapid detection of IgG antibodies to candida in fingertip whole blood, plasma and serum. In particular it is intended as an aid in the rapid diagnosis of infection of VVC, but can also detect candida infections resulting from overgrowth in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tract and is frequently used for this application. CanDia5 tests for antibodies to four candida species – C.albicans, C.glabrata, C.tropicalis and C.parapsiloiss. It provides a preliminary analytical result after which clinical consideration should be observed, especially where there is a positive result. CanDia5 has been tested for accuracy and reproducibility and has shown a high level of consistent accuracy, achieving a 95% Positive Predictive Value score (PPV). This level of PPV makes CanDia5 the most accurate diagnostic tool available for candida.Instructions: There are full instructions with this kit. It is very convenient to use - only 5 easy steps & a prick of blood is required. Results are ready within 10 minutes.Kit contains: Each kit contains the CanDia5 test device, 1 sample applicator, chase buffer solution: 1 bottle containing 0.1% sodium azide (300ul), retractable safety lancet, alcohol swab and test instructions.

Biocard Coeliac (Celiac) Test Kit If you have been suffering from tiredness, diarrhoea, vomiting, breathlessness or IBS symptoms these could be due to coeliac disease. Left undiagnosed, sufferers have a high risk of developing osteoporosis and infertility as well as an increased risk of cancer.The Biocard Celiac Test is as accurate as tests performed in a hospital laboratory and is safe and simple to use. If you get a positive result;See your doctor - it is essential that you continue with a normal diet until you have the diagnosis confirmed by an intestinal biopsy ie. DO NOT exclude gluten from your diet until you have seen your doctor and have had a confirmatory biopsy. More than 70% of people with coeliac disease respond to a gluten free diet showing improvement in symptoms within days or weeks If you get a negative result;You could save yourself the expense and inconvenience of an unnecessary gluten free diet. However, always seek help from your doctor if your symptoms persist as there may be another reason for your symptoms Whether your result is positive or negative you will be far more informed as to the cause of your symptoms after taking the test than before.The Celiac Test is;Convenient - you can check at home Safe and Easy - proven to be simple to use Quick - your results in just 10 minutes (no need to wait days or weeks for results) Reliable - shown to be as accurate as laboratory tests Affordable - a lot cheaper than many private laboratory services

Replacement reagent for the copper test kit.

Checks for nitrite in the urine