Allegro: Fast and simple capillary blood analysis

Allegro* is a small, point-of-care (POC) analyzer that includes a clinically significant menu of 10 measured and individually selectable tests, as well as seven calculated tests. All tests are measured with ready-to-use, disposable cartridges or test strips and can be easily performed by non-technical personnel.

• Real-time test results during the patient visit
• Reduces patient follow-up visits and expenditure
• Capillary fingerstick samples for all blood tests

Allegro uses a very small capillary blood drop for all blood tests, which eliminates the need for venipunctures or a trained phlebotomist. With cartridge test times of 6 to 9 minutes and the ability to measure two cartridges simultaneously, Allegro provides rapid results.

Getting the results during the patient visit — not after — is more effective for patient or clinician meetings; reduces letters, office calls, follow-up visits, and enhances patient compliance with care recommendations.

Video credit: Nova Biomedical

A comprehensive test menu for monitoring glycemic control and diabetes risk factors

Allegro offers an extensive test menu to track the effectiveness of glycemic control, evaluate the progression or risk of diabetes complications and make therapeutic adjustments for patients.

Table 1. Source: Nova Biomedical

The only analyzer that measures all blood tests from a capillary sample

Simple execution of capillary sampling can be done by staff members, avoiding the need for trained phlebotomists, venipunctures and blood drawing needles and tubes. Allegro uses a small, 5-μL blood drop that makes testing almost painless for the patient.

Tests available from capillary fingerstick samples

Table 2. Source: Nova Biomedical

Tests available from urine samples

Table 3. Source: Nova Biomedical

Capillary sample meter tests

The StatStrip meter wirelessly sends patient-identified test results to the analyzer where they are integrated with the cartridge test results in a single patient report.

• Lab-like results can be obtained
• It is the only glucose meter FDA cleared for critical care

Capillary sample cartridge tests

HbA1c: 6.9 minute assay, 1.5μL capillary blood. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

Lipids: 10.4 minute assay, 5.0μL capillary blood. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

CRP: 7 minute assay, 5.0μL capillary blood. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

PT/INR: <8-minutes assay, 5.0μL capillary blood. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

Urine albumin/creatinine: 7.5 minute assay, 25μL urine. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

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Easy-to-use analyzer

Simple testing procedure

Simple testing procedures can be easily performed by office staff. Patient ID and cartridge test assay information are automatically entered using the onboard barcode scanner. Results are automatically printed and stored in the Allegro database once the analysis is completed. The results are then sent to the electronic medical record (EMR) for clinician viewing.

Cartridge testing

Scan cartridge. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

Perform fingerstick. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

Remove capillary sampler. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

Touch sampler to blood. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

Replace capillary sampler. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

Insert cartridge and press “Analyze.” Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

Meter testing

Insert test strip. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

Perform fingerstick. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

Touch strip to blood. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical

*Not available in the USA and Canada