>>>Blood Tests
At Homehealth4u.co.uk we offer a simple Blood group test and a Blood Glucose Meter
Blood Group Test ABO and Rhesus (D)

It is essential that everyone know their own blood group and that of their family members. There are many occasions when knowing your blood group could be important, for example, if you or a member of your family, required an urgent blood transfusion it would be useful to know your blood group in advance. If it was an uncommon group it would allow the hospital valuable time to ensure adequate supplies.
If you travel overseas carrying a blood group card could prove invaluable. Accidents and other emergencies can often be dealt with more efficiently knowing the blood group of the person or persons involved.
How accurate is this test?
The test is accurate and will detect the common blood grouping system A,B,O,AB and Rhesus(D). Unusual blood groups or rare sub-types will not be detected by this method. Further investigation by a blood transfusion laboratory will be necessary to identify such groups.
Please note: This test should not be used to determine blood type for transfusion purposes.
Test contents:
- Instruction leaflet
- Blood group test card x 1 (inside foil pouch)
- Blood group result card
- Lancets X 2
- Plastic pipette
- Alcohol swab x 2
- Applicators x 4.
Precautions
- The card can only be used once
- Do not use this test if the foil pouch has
Read the entire instructions before carrying out the test. Ensure the applicators (eldonsticks) are only used for stirring and spreading the blood. You may find this test easier to carry out if you have a friend or family member assist you.
1 Blood Group Test ABO & Rhesus (D) - SENT IN DISCREET FIRST CLASS PACKAGING - £9.99 post free to all UK destinations. (product code 1BGT)
MediSense Optium Xceed blood glucose meter kit

How it works
It is made up of three main parts: the Optium Sensor, Optium Plus blood glucose electrodes, and Optium blood ß-Ketone electrodes. ß-Ketone is a name we use for our blood ketone test which detects ß-Hydroxybutyrate, the major ketone body.
When the blood sample is applied to the electrode, the glucose or ketone (ß-Hydroxybutyrate) in the blood, depending on which test you are performing, reacts with the chemicals on the electrode. This reaction produces a small electrical current that is measured and the result is displayed by the sensor.
Alternative site testing
MediSense Optium Xceed is designed for testing blood obtained from a finger prick, but you can also use it to test blood from other, less painful, sites such as the base of the thumb, forearm or upper arm. The instructions say that you should ask for personal health advice from your diabetes specialist doctor or nurse, before trying alternative site testing.
Contents:
Optium Xceed meter
Instructions for use
Quiet, adjustable lancing device (MediSense Easy Touch)
10 lancets (MediSense Thin Lancets)
10 blood glucose test strips (MediSense Optium Plus)
Discreet carrying case
Quick reference guide
Long-life battery (installed)
Test starts automatically when enough blood applied
Accurate results in seconds
7, 14, 30 day result averages
450-event memory with date and time
1 MediSense Optium Xceed blood glucose meter kit - SENT IN DISCREET FIRST CLASS PACKAGING - £15.99 post free (RRP £17.69) to all UK destinations. (product code 1XC)