CardioChek PA, Visby Respiratory and A1CNOW+ Anyone have experience with any of these tests?

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Looking to see if anyone can share any knowledge of the following tests
-Visby Respiratory panel by Visby Medical, CLIA waived PCR all in one device (whole thing goes in garbage).  They also make a STI test panel.  
-CardioChek PA--lipid test strip CLIA waived
-A1CNOW+  

Looking for CLIA waived, easy to transport tests for a mobile clinic and school clinic.  Anyone use any of these products?
Thanks
Kim

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Just sent you an email regarding the CardioChek PA.

We have the Cardiochek Plus for our Community Health and Mobile Medical unit screenings.  We use a lipid panel strip (cholesterol, HDL and Triglycerides).  They work pretty well.  Reach out with any specific questions you have.

HI Kim
Our Primary Care practices used this kit for quite a few years.  Pulled them out of the practices during this time frame 2017-2019.  Our providers didn't like the differences in values when compared to main lab analyzer (TOSHO).  I believe CAP removed them from their testing menu about the same time due to sensitivity issues.  Replaced the kit with the DCA Vantage which is a small analyzer that is working wonderfully.  One big DCA drawback, the reagent cartridges should be refrigerated but have a four-month stability at room temp.  NOVA-ONE Diagnostics QC on both the kit and analyzer....good open for 6 months refrigerated.  Quantimetrix has a room temp stable QC...21 days.
Good Luck

Which test are you describing? A1CNOW+  ?

The DCA is not portable, thinking more like a home health scenario as well. Something that can be carried into a home, small and can be moved. This is the reason Cepheid is not an option for the respiratory panel, small and waived, but does not want to travel :)

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