Total Cholesterol Test Quick and Simple | Qucare® | 2 Tests

Super easy to use and quick, the colour identification was pretty straightforward. An ideal solution to get an idea of how good or bad your cholesterol is.

Very easy to use test. You must look at your results after specific time so have a timer ready. You will also need good lighting to check the colour of your result. I can imagine you might struggle if you don’t have the best sight or are colour blind. I have included photos of my results against each colour one shade up and one shade down to show you. In an ideal world it would be good if it could go very different colours but I understand why it is gradients of green. I am using this test as a guide until I can see my gp as I have a 6 week wait, for this I think it is helpful but never replace a much more accurate blood test with this test. I would purchase again so am happy to recommend to others.

Easy to use and fast results.Bit iffy to compare to colour chart but generally ok.My only winge really is that the results are a bit broad and do not pinpoint an exact level of cholesterol eg my reading was between 3.9 and 5.2.This is really not accurate enough if you are trying to bring your cholesterol down from a certain reading in order to monitor it.Ok for a general view.

The tests aren’t accurate enough, they only give you a result of a range not an actual figure

Instructions written innovators don’t with zero info on how to actually get the lancets to work. They don’t work well at all. Used all 4 lancets from its tests and was still not able to get enough blood to fill the pipette. So ended up with half a blood spot in the test. Read the test but it’s almost impossible to work out what shade of green it is in the result. So therefore cou cannot tell how good or bad the cholesterol is. I would say the idea is great but the execution isn’t right. So for cholesterol test stick with a proper machine that can read out the number digitally.

Easy to follow instructions.Gives good results - but you need to be prepared and you’re against the clock.Best done with someone to help if needed

I bought this to see if benecol had reduced my total cholesterol level after a recent high reading from the Dr. The kit has clear instructions in a leaflet, although there are also instructions on the box, which are not as comprehensive. I followed the instructions as directed and found the test easy to do, from using the lancet to drawing blood into the capillary tube. (Note the tube is not a pipette, blood is drawn up on its own by capillary action. You only squeeze the bulb to get the blood out again.) The blood was then dripped onto the reverse of the test card and after a 2 minute wait, I was able to match the colour of the result against the markers on either side. I found it easy to match the colour and had my wife confirm my assessment as well. The test was in the smiley face range, but it is quite a broad range, so you don't know if you are close to the upper limit. This test isn't a replacement for a proper lab blood test, but as an indicator it seemed to work well for me. There are 2 test cards, so I can do another test after a few more weeks.

Now I understand why these home kits are a waste of money. The results are very rough and open to interpretation. Better to spend more and send off blood sample to a Lab.