| Home Access Hepatitis C Check 1 ea |  | Brand: Home Access
Category: Health and Beauty
Buy New: $55.99
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Seller: EYECATCHER GIFTS
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 46,787
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: 083170510005
Model: HMA-51000
UPC: 083170510005
EAN: 0083170510005
ASIN: B0000534CJ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Please read all label information on delivery | | • | At-home telemedicine test service for hepatitis C | | • | Convenient and private | | • | You are identified only by a code number that comes with your kit | | • | Toll-free telephone support for test and result questions |
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Product Description
At-Home Telemedicine Test Service for Hepatitis C*.
Confidential.
Safe and Easy to Use.
For in-vitro diagnostic use.
Same Tests Used by Doctors and Hospitals.
FDA Approved (U.S. Food and Drug Administration).
Lab Results and Counseling Available 24 Hours a Day (Except Holidays).
*Contains one single-use sample collection kit for the detection of antibodies to hepatitis C virus.
Contents: Instructions, Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Hepatitis C, Blood Sample Card with a Personal Identification Number (PIN), Alcohol Pad, Gauze Pad, 2 Safety Lancets, Adhesive Bandage, Sample Return Pouch, Prepaid U.S. Mail Envelope.
American Liver Foundation encourages people who may have hepatitis C to be tested.
What is Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. If left undetected, hepatitis C can lead to serious medical complications. Even while a person feels healthy, the virus may be causing permanent liver damage leading to scarring (cirrhosis), liver cancer, liver failure or death.
How Are People Exposed to Hepatitis C Virus?
Exposure to the hepatitis C virus occurs when a person comes into direct contact with the infected blood of another person.
Can Hepatitis C be Treated?
Yes. Detection of hepatitis C before serious damage had occurred, can lead to appropriate treatment and management.
Who Should Test?
Over 4 million people in the United States are infected. Most are unaware they have the hepatitis C virus. Experts agree it is important to be tested if you may have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus through blood transfusion prior to July 1992, a contaminated needle, or other possible exposure to infected blood or other bodily fluids. Some experts suggest testing if you have had multiple sex partners in your lifetime, or have had any sexually transmitted disease. If you are uncertain about your possible exposure, or are not sure how you might benefit from testing, we re
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Very easy. Didn't even hurt. My results were ... April 7, 2000
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very easy. Didn't even hurt. My results were ready in five days.
I found this product to be very easy ... April 3, 2000
I found this product to be very easy to use. I liked the anonymity of the registration process -- the only information I had to give the company was the PIN number on the test kit. The instructions were very thorough and walked you through every step of the process. There was also a very informative booklet about hepatitis included. Although I needed only one, I was glad that the kit included two sterile lancets for pricking my finger. I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to do it right, and knowing that I had another chance was good. I think that the whole process of registering, testing, and calling the registration center to get results was very easy. The only thing I didn't like was that if you lose the small card that your PIN number is written on, there's no other way to retrieve your results.
I was very excited about trying this ""at ... April 3, 2000
I was very excited about trying this ""at home"" test, because I'm a laboratory tech and perform testing all day long. It didn't disappoint me. Everything I needed to collect a blood sample from my finger was included. The instructions were illustrated and very simply written. There were also phone numbers to call if you had trouble collecting the sample or questions related to Hepatitis C. The cost may seem a little steep, but our lab offers this test for $75 and that doesn't include the doctor, office fee, or the time missed from work. This is a great test to screen for Hep C, especially if you have had blood transfusions or multiple sex partners. I'll receive my results via phone in 10 days with a ""passcode number"" included with the kit. If there are problems, the company can refer me to a physician in my area.
Home access health kits are a marvelous innovation ... April 2, 2000
Home access health kits are a marvelous innovation in healthcare. This kit is very easy to use. It comes with a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope for submitting your sample, and a toll-free number for accessing your results. The test is completely anonymous. Hepatitis C is a serious disease and I think it's wonderful that something like this is available, reasonably priced, easily accessible, and simple to use. I'd recommend this kit and any other kits this company makes to anyone wanting a home health testing method.
I'd highly recommend this product for its ease ... April 2, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'd highly recommend this product for its ease of use/reliability. I worked in a medical lab for over 20 years, but even if I hadn't this test was simple to perform. Excellent instructions, with a very informative booklet. The test consists of one test square, the equipment to perform a simple fingerstick (didn't hurt), and even a Band-Aid. You have to send it out to a lab through the mail. But it takes 10 days to find out your results. Anyone who's ever had multiple sex partners or worked around patients with blood products should get one of these tests. The only drawback for me is the price. If you have medical insurance, I'd definitely go through your physician. If not, this would be the way to go.
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