The dream of Theranos for finger-prick blood tests is now a reality, thanks to the efforts of rival companies. In Austin, Texas, people who fear needles can now undergo routine medical tests using ...

The new test involves collecting one or two drops of blood from a finger prick onto a special card, which immediately separates blood cells from the plasma. After approximately 15 minutes ...

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The world-first, patented OxiDx technology measures levels of muscle damage using a simple finger-prick blood sample to detect protein biomarkers in the blood. There is no equivalent test on the ...

At-home blood tests are great for anyone looking to find out more about their health, but they’re not always as simple as they might seem. Here’s how to prepare and carry out one of the tests.

An Exeter-based research firm has developed what it believes is a "world first" breakthrough test to help confirm the ...

Use warm water to get your blood flowing. To make it easier you can also let your hand hang down and shake it, then massage your finger before you prick it. Put the test strip into the meter.

Children with type 2 diabetes in the UK who have to undergo the stressful chore of monitoring blood glucose with multiple finger prick blood tests every day could soon see an end to the ordeal.

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