Inside the Tests

How exactly do our test cassettes work?

The Accumeter is comprised of four paper strip components along with a wicking reagent.
This proprietary technology uses the capillary migration of the wicking reagent through the contiguous sections of the paper strips.
The process is started by the consumer filling the well completely with blood.
The blood is then filtered and deposited onto the sample pad.
When the tab is pulled, the wicking solution is introduced into the bottom of the cassette allowing the process to begin.
The wicking solution comes in contact with the first paper strip which helps transfer the wicking solution into the sample pad.
This solution moves the sample into the enzyme pad, which in turn moves into the measurement region strip.
During this process, a chemical reaction takes place and a visible color band will begin to form as time begins to pass.
As time goes by, the reaction will continue to happen as the solution makes its way to the top of the cassette.
Once the end window has changed colors, the test is complete and you can read and interpret your results.
The whole process will take roughly less than 15 minutes and deliver accurate results in the privacy of your own home.

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