This company provides Health Canada approved, at-home rapid biomarker tests for consumers across Canada. They offer convenient testing solutions, such as Vitamin D assays, allowing users to quickly measure key health indicators. The service aims to simplify personal health monitoring through accessible, rapid diagnostic tools.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many Canadians are unaware of their Vitamin D levels, with a significant portion at risk of deficiency due to factors like latitude and lifestyle. Traditional laboratory testing can be costly and inconvenient, often requiring a physician's requisition and multiple visits.
Solution
Rapidtest provides Health Canada-approved, at-home biomarker rapid tests designed for convenient health monitoring. Their flagship Vitamin D test offers results within 10 minutes from a fingerstick blood sample, empowering individuals to quickly assess their nutrient status. This approach democratizes access to essential health information, enabling proactive management of well-being without the typical barriers of clinical diagnostics. The company aims to expand its portfolio to cover a broader range of biomarkers, making personalized health tracking more accessible across Canada.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals in Canada seeking convenient and affordable methods to monitor their Vitamin D levels and manage their health proactively.
Features
- Health Canada-approved Vitamin D rapid test for 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) detection.
- Utilizes a lateral flow immunoassay methodology for semi-quantitative detection.
- Provides results in 10 minutes from a fingerstick whole blood sample.
- Achieves 94% accuracy compared to laboratory standards.
- Test kit includes cassette, buffer, sterile lancets, capillary pipette, sanitizer wipe, results card, and instructions.
- Results are categorized into Deficient (<10 ng/mL), Insufficient (10-30 ng/mL), and Sufficient (30-100 ng/mL) ranges.
- No provider requisition is required for purchase or use.
- Offers wholesale pricing for bulk orders exceeding 200 units.