HbA1c Test Kit

The HbA1c test kit enables patients to collect their own blood sample for lab analysis and physician interpretation. Patients can use the kit's finger lancet to collect their blood while routinely checking their blood sugar levels. After putting three drops of blood on a collection card, the patient drops the card into a specially sealed packet and mails it in the postage-paid envelope to the company's laboratory for analysis. Results are promptly forwarded to the patient's physician, who interprets the results and adjusts treatment protocols accordingly

The test uses a proprietary method of re-hydrating dried blood samples that produces readings as accurate as tests conducted with liquid samples. The test kit is available by prescription only and can be purchased soon at pharmacies nationwide.

For children, the company has worked with Tiger Electronics Ltd./Hasbro Inc. to create a "doctor" finger puppet based on Furby. All diabetes patients will receive a Furby finger puppet when they purchase a test kit. In addition, those who comply with the recommended number of four tests a year will receive a complimentary electronic Furby toy.

Biosafe, 300 Knightsbridge Parkway, Suite 320, Lincolnshire, IL 60069. Tel 847 821-7300; Fax: 847 821-7400