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A new way of measuring cholesterol at home.

We have launched a new way of measuring cholesterol levels at-home using a fingerprick sample of blood and your smartphone. Our general terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.pocdoc.co/privacy-policy/

What is the PocDoc Healthy Heart Check?

The PocDoc Healthy Heart Check includes the PocDoc Lipid Test, which is a rapid 7-minute test that measures blood cholesterol levels. The steps in the testing process will involve you:

Downloading a mobile application called PocDoc which takes you through the testing process step-by-step
Pricking your finger with a lancet (a device that automatically inserts a very small needle into your finger to produce a small pinprick of blood)
Transferring the pinprick of blood to the test chip using a plastic transfer pipette
The PocDoc application then times the reaction and guides you to take a picture on your phone when 7 minutes has elapsed
PocDoc calculates the result (the levels of cholesterol) in your blood and displays these within the PocDoc app

After the test, you may have a small bruise where the needle went in. Bruises can be painful, but are usually harmless and fade over the next few days.

What are your choices about how your information is used?

Your choices about how your information is used is detailed in PocDoc’s privacy policy: https://www.pocdoc.co/privacy-policy/

Where can you find out more about how your information is used?

In addition to the privacy policy, Vital Signs Solutions Data Protection Officer can also be contacted directly at the following email: Emma.cooper35@nhs.net

Do you have any questions?

You may have questions about the PocDoc product or how your personal information is handled, you can contact us on support@mypocdoc.com.

Where can I buy a Healthy Heart Check?

The PocDoc Healthy Heart Check is available in a number of pharmacies across the UK, including online partners listed below.

PocDoc Healthy Heart Check is available for sale online from Pharmacy2U.

PocDoc Healthy Heart Check is available nationwide in Asda Pharmacy.

Download the PocDoc app on a compatible device

Press the 'Start a Test' button

Watch each step-by-step video

Conduct all the steps as guided in the PocDoc App

Review your results