17 products
17 products
17 products
SELFCheck Pregnancy Blood Test - 1 Test
Regular price €12.75The SELFCHECK Pregnancy Blood Test is a pregnancy test that uses a blood sample instead of urine to help you find out whether you may be pregnant.
Super sensitive blood tests such as the SELFCHECK Pregnancy Blood Test can show if you are pregnant from just a few days after conception, although it is wise to check again after your first missed period, just to make sure.
Blood tests can be more reliable than urine tests for showing that you are pregnant and, for this reason, are sometimes used in hospital labs to confirm a urine pregnancy test. Unlike urine pregnancy tests, you can use a blood test at any time of the day and are unaffected by dilution from drinks. Because of this, you may get a positive result with the new SELFCHECK pregnancy blood test before you would with a urine test.
The SELFCHECK Pregnancy Blood Test is a simple finger prick blood test used to detect the pregnancy hormone hCG in blood rather than urine.
Whenever using a sensitive early pregnancy test, you should be aware that not all pregnancies will proceed to term, and it is not uncommon for a positive result to become negative early on in pregnancy.
The same device provided with your SELFCHECK test is also used in hospitals.
Contains 1 test.
SELFCheck Prostate Health Test - 1 Test
Regular price €26.25The SELFCHECK Prostate Health Test is a simple way for men to find out whether the level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood is elevated. Although PSA is regarded as a marker for prostate cancer, a high PSA level is more likely to be due to other problems such as prostatitis, an enlarged prostate or a urine infection.
Before you decide to have a PSA test, it is important to be aware that about 3 in 4 men with a raised PSA level will not have cancer and around 1 in 7 men with a normal PSA level will have prostate cancer. Nevertheless, if you have an elevated result, you are encouraged to speak with your doctor. See the pros and cons of PSA testing below.
The SELFCHECK Prostate Health Test (PSA Test), is an easy to use finger prick blood spot home test that detects raised levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) associated with abnormalities of the prostate gland. Health issues related to the prostate gland become more common as men get older.
To use your SELFCHECK Prostate Health Test, you will need to use one of the single-use finger prickers supplied to obtain a blood sample, and apply to the lateral flow test cassette. One line on the test cassette results window means a negative result, and two lines means a positive result.
Ensure you are aware of the pros and cons of PSA testing before you decide to test.
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Cons:
In the UK, men over 50 years without symptoms, can request a PSA test from their doctor.
Always speak with your doctor if you have symptoms that are causing concern.
* Refers to overall agreement of the SELFCHECK Prostate Health Test with a hospital laboratory prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, and not to the diagnostic efficiency of PSA for diagnosing prostate cancer.
SELFCheck Cholesterol Test - 1 Test
Regular price €21.00The SELFCHECK Cholesterol Test is a simple way to find out your total cholesterol level.
The SELFCHECK Cholesterol Level Test is easy to use, requiring a small finger prick blood sample to perform the test and a visual result is available in less than 5 minutes. High cholesterol levels are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, stroke and heart disease.
If you have a high total cholesterol level, speak to your doctor who can arrange for a more detailed lipid profile.
Contains 1 test.
SELFCheck Thyroid Health Test - 1 Test
Regular price €21.00The SELFCHECK Thyroid Health test kit is easy to use and will show in minutes whether or not you are likely to have an under active thyroid.
Thyroid disorders are one of the most prevalent medical conditions in the world particularly for women, with an increasing number suffering from an under active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).
The symptoms of an under active thyroid include feeling tired, weight gain, dry skin, brittle hair, feeling depressed and becoming forgetful. Some people with an under active thyroid also suffer from constipation and women may have irregular periods.
Thyroid stimulating hormone, also known as TSH, is secreted from the pituitary gland and regulates the function of the thyroid. A higher than normal TSH level can be an indicator of an under active thyroid gland and this is why doctors will often request a measurement of your blood TSH levels. TSH is one of several thyroid markers used by doctors to confirm an underactive thyroid gland.
TSH test results
The TSH test shows whether your TSH levels are normal or too high.
How accurate is the test?
This test has been used for over 10 years by healthcare professionals in hospital laboratories, and shows an overall agreement of more than 98% when compared with laboratory reference methods.
How does the test work?
A finger prick blood spot is required and is obtained by using the sterile automatic finger pricker provided with the test kit.
The test takes 10 minutes to complete when your result will be displayed on the test cassette as less than or greater than the cut-off of 5mIU/L of TSH.
What does the result tell me?
The test shows whether you could be suffering from an under active thyroid (hypothyroidism). If you have a positive result speak to your doctor who can arrange for further thyroid function tests to identify the reason for your under active thyroid.
Contains 1 test.
*Accuracy refers to agreement with laboratory reference methods and not to the diagnostic efficiency of TSH as a biomarker for thyroid disease.
SELFCheck Liver Health Test - 1 Test
Regular price €25.00Liver disease is almost entirely preventable, with the major risk factors being alcohol, obesity and hepatitis.
The SELFCHECK Liver Health Test is a simple and reliable self-test kit to detect raised levels of liver enzymes (AST and ALT), requiring a small finger prick blood sample to perform the test and a visual result is available in less than 10 minutes.
The liver is the body’s second-largest organ and plays a vital role in maintaining good health;
Liver disease typically does not cause noticeable symptoms until it has progressed significantly and the liver has sustained damage. At this stage, symptoms may include loss of appetite, weight loss, and jaundice.
Some of the most common blood tests for liver function include the transaminase enzymes aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT), which are released by the liver when it is damaged.
Although ALT is found mainly in the liver, AST is less specific, as it can also be present in heart muscle and other tissues.
Contains 1 test.
SELFCHECK self-test kits are assembled in the UK according to ISO13485 certified quality system audited by UKAS accredited auditors.
Always speak to your doctor if you have symptoms of liver disease.
SELFCheck Iron Level - 1 Test
Regular price €21.00The SELFCHECK Iron Deficiency Test can help you find out whether your symptoms could be due to an iron deficiency, by measuring a protein called ferritin in your blood. The test has more than 98% agreement with laboratory tests.
The SELFCHECK Iron Deficiency Test is easy to use, requiring a small finger prick blood sample to perform the test and a visual result is available in less than 10 minutes.
Iron deficiency anemia mostly affects younger women and symptoms can include headaches, tiredness, lack of energy, palpitations, and hair loss. Measurement of a protein called ferritin in the blood, is a simple and more reliable indicator of iron deficiency anaemia compared to a full blood count.
Knowing that you have a low iron level can help you seek advice from your pharmacist and doctor to help you reduce the risks of long-term diseases associated with iron deficiency anaemia.
Not suitable if you have haemochromatosis.
Contains 1 test.
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SELFCheck Syphilis Test - 1 Test
Regular price €28.50The SELFCHECK Syphilis Test can help you find out in the privacy of your own home whether you could have an infection with syphilis.
The SELFCHECK Syphilis Test is easy to use, requiring a small finger prick blood sample to perform the test and a visual result is available in less than 10 minutes.
The test detects anti-Treponema pallidum antibodies as an indicator of syphilis infection
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria called Treponema pallidum. The detection of anti-Treponema pallidum antibodies in the blood is an indicator of infection. Early diagnosis and treatment can help reduce the risks associated with a syphilis infection.
Comparison of the SELFCHECK Syphilis Test with reference laboratory methods shows an overall agreement of at least 97% (95% Confidence Interval 96.1-98.3%). Although this test is reliable, doctors are aware that all medical tests whether used in the laboratory or at home may give a small number of false positive or false negative results.
Overall agreement with laboratory method: 97%
Cut-off: 0.1 IU/mL
Calibration: WHO reference
Certification: CE/ IVDD
Biomarker: anti-Treponema pallidum antibodies
Contains 1 test.
SELFCHECK self-test kits are assembled in the UK according to ISO13485 certified quality system audited by UKAS accredited auditors.
Always speak to your doctor if you have syphilis symptoms.
SELFCheck Multi Drug Test 6 Panel - 1 Test
Regular price €21.00The SELFCHECK Multi Drug urine test kit is easy to use, detecting six of the most commonly abused drugs and producing a reliable, easy to read individual results in 5 minutes.
A simple screening test that can be carried out in privacy, ensures confidentiality as well as providing the necessary incentive needed to take further steps in terms of managing personal health and enabling earlier consultation with a healthcare professional to facilitate earlier medical intervention should further action be needed.
An easy to perform test that detects the presence of six commonly abused drugs.
The SELFCHECK Multi-Drug test is strictly for the detection of drugs in a non-medical setting.
Contains 1 test for six drugs of abuse.
SELFCheck Menopause Test - 2 Tests
Regular price €21.00The SELFCHECK Menopause (FSH) Test can help you find out whether you have reached menopause.
Most doctors can diagnose menopause in women who are 45 years or older without the need for a follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) test. Levels of FSH can fluctuate, which is why the test contains two tests to be used on two different occasions, and only if both tests show raised levels of FSH should menopause be considered. Full instructions and information are provided with the test kit. You must not change your medication, contraception or lifestyle until you have had menopause confirmed by your doctor.
The SELFCHECK Menopause (FSH) self-test is an easy to use, mid-stream urine device giving a visual result is available in less than 10 minutes.
You should use an early morning urine sample. Immerse the end of the test device into a stream of urine for a few seconds, then read the result after waiting for 10 minutes. You will see two lines appear on the test device. If the lower line is the same intensity of colour or darker than the upper line then the result is positive. If you do get a positive test result you should check again the following week.
Contains 2 tests.
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