New home diabetes test
July 26, 2016
PHARMACIES in the ACT and
NSW are now rolling out a new
home testing service for diabetes,
aiming to make it easier for people
who are isolated, time poor or “just
can’t make it to the doctor today”
to investigate their risk of the
condition.
Dubbed MyHealthTest, the service
is described as a new generation
of blood testing, in which a sample
is taken by the patient themselves
using a pharmacy-purchased or
home-mailed kit, which is then
posted back to the laboratory.
Results are accessed online, with
MyHealthTest general manager
Nick Cerneaz saying “with so many
people potentially suffering the
risks of diabetes or pre-diabetes
without knowing it, this service is
ideal for those who find it difficult
to get to a doctor.
“Our service is improving access
for millions of Australians to raise
awareness of an important medical
issue, and where we find anything
of significance we recommend the
result is shared and discussed with
a medical practitioner,” he said.
The service is planning to have
national pharmacy distribution in
the near future, and to also expand
the range of tests on offer to
cover thyroid, prostate cancer and
cholesterol.
See www.myhealthtest.com.
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