Product overview
- Measurement of long-term blood sugar levels
- Lifestyle assessment
- Result-based guidance to help you understand your results and lifestyle assessment
- Follow your results over time
- Results linked to anonymous test ID from an independent and certified laboratory
The Zinzino HbA1c Test
The test is divided into two main parts. First, the actual measurement is performed using an easy at-home, laboratory-analyzed test for analyzing the long-term blood sugar level (HbA1c) found in capillary blood obtained from a fingertip using the Dried Blood Spot (DBS) technique. This technique has been shown to correlate with venous blood sampling when validated for HbA1c analysis. All it requires is a few drops of blood on a filter paper and it takes less than a minute to complete. The blood will then be analyzed by VITAS Analytical Services in Norway, an independent laboratory with extensive experience in chromatographic analysis. The result will be displayed, after about 10-20 days, on the zinzinotest.com website using your personal, anonymous test ID.
This measurement provides information about your long-term blood sugar level, because knowing your current levels can help you make informed choices and take positive steps in your daily routine. To know which lifestyle areas to consider, the second part of the test is a lifestyle assessment. When logging in with the test ID, you will be asked to fill out a detailed questionnaire to perform the lifestyle assessment. This will provide the context, because information without context is harder to interpret. The Zinzino lifestyle assessment will help you better understand your results, how your current lifestyle may relate to your wellness routine, and most importantly guide you towards informed lifestyle choices over time. To do this, we combine your test result with your lifestyle assessment and provide lifestyle-based scores related to the following areas, based on your questionnaire responses, for you to track over time:
– Overall lifestyle and well-being status
– HbA1c test analysis
– Lifestyle factors related to metabolism
– Lifestyle factors related to immune function
– Lifestyle factors related to brain function
– Lifestyle factors related to gut function
– Lifestyle factors related to bone & joints
What we measure
The Hemoglobin A1c test that we use to measure the long-term blood sugar level analyzes the amount of A1c, a form of hemoglobin with glucose attached. The higher the amount of blood glucose (blood sugar) on average, the more glucose attaches to hemoglobin. It is represented as a unit of measurement in mmol/mol (millimoles per mole) which has been the standard measurement for HbA1c since 2009. The result is then categorized in one of 4 different reporting ranges used in the report:
The result is not intended to diagnose diabetes or any other medical condition.
Note!
When the HbA1c result is in the normal or monitor closely range, lifestyle assessment is presented, including lifestyle and background factors that may be associated with changes in long-term blood sugar levels over time. If the result is in the elevated range or high range, this information is not presented since as the report instead provides guidance to seek professional advice or follow-up.
Certified test kit
The Zinzino Dried Blood Spot Test complies with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) and is manufactured under a quality management system certified to ISO 13485. Compliance with applicable regulatory requirements allows the test kit to bear the CE mark.
The test is divided into two main parts. First, the actual measurement is performed using an easy at-home, laboratory-analyzed test for analyzing the long-term blood sugar level (HbA1c) found in capillary blood obtained from a fingertip using the Dried Blood Spot (DBS) technique. This technique has been shown to correlate with venous blood sampling when validated for HbA1c analysis. All it requires is a few drops of blood on a filter paper and it takes less than a minute to complete. The blood will then be analyzed by VITAS Analytical Services in Norway, an independent laboratory with extensive experience in chromatographic analysis. The result will be displayed, after about 10-20 days, on the zinzinotest.com website using your personal, anonymous test ID.
This measurement provides information about your long-term blood sugar level, because knowing your current levels can help you make informed choices and take positive steps in your daily routine. To know which lifestyle areas to consider, the second part of the test is a lifestyle assessment. When logging in with the test ID, you will be asked to fill out a detailed questionnaire to perform the lifestyle assessment. This will provide the context, because information without context is harder to interpret. The Zinzino lifestyle assessment will help you better understand your results, how your current lifestyle may relate to your wellness routine, and most importantly guide you towards informed lifestyle choices over time. To do this, we combine your test result with your lifestyle assessment and provide lifestyle-based scores related to the following areas, based on your questionnaire responses, for you to track over time:
– Overall lifestyle and well-being status
– HbA1c test analysis
– Lifestyle factors related to metabolism
– Lifestyle factors related to immune function
– Lifestyle factors related to brain function
– Lifestyle factors related to gut function
– Lifestyle factors related to bone & joints
What we measure
The Hemoglobin A1c test that we use to measure the long-term blood sugar level analyzes the amount of A1c, a form of hemoglobin with glucose attached. The higher the amount of blood glucose (blood sugar) on average, the more glucose attaches to hemoglobin. It is represented as a unit of measurement in mmol/mol (millimoles per mole) which has been the standard measurement for HbA1c since 2009. The result is then categorized in one of 4 different reporting ranges used in the report:
| Normal range | < 34 mmol/mol |
| Monitor closely range | 34 – < 38 mmol/mol |
| Elevated range | 38 – < 47 mmol/mol |
| High range | > 47 mmol/mol |
The result is not intended to diagnose diabetes or any other medical condition.
Note!
When the HbA1c result is in the normal or monitor closely range, lifestyle assessment is presented, including lifestyle and background factors that may be associated with changes in long-term blood sugar levels over time. If the result is in the elevated range or high range, this information is not presented since as the report instead provides guidance to seek professional advice or follow-up.
Certified test kit
The Zinzino Dried Blood Spot Test complies with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) and is manufactured under a quality management system certified to ISO 13485. Compliance with applicable regulatory requirements allows the test kit to bear the CE mark.
Independent laboratory
Vitas is a GMP-certified chemical analysis contract laboratory and recognized as a leading player within modern use of dried blood spot testing. They have 25+ years’ experience in providing high-quality, custom chromatographic analytical services based on cutting-edge technology. It originates from the Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, the largest department of nutrition in Europe.
Vitas is a GMP-certified chemical analysis contract laboratory and recognized as a leading player within modern use of dried blood spot testing. They have 25+ years’ experience in providing high-quality, custom chromatographic analytical services based on cutting-edge technology. It originates from the Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, the largest department of nutrition in Europe.
Taking the test
1. Zinzino Test is an approved in vitro diagnostics product for personal blood sample collection at home.
- First wash your hands with soap and rinse well with warm water and dry them.
2. Take out the sample card from the paper envelope.
Save the envelope for later use.
Tear off the SAVE part on the sample card and take a picture of the test ID. You can only see your test result with your anonymous test ID. Place the card with the two circles facing up on the table.
3. Stimulate blood flow by making big circles with your arm or shaking the hand downwards for 20 seconds.
4. Take out the single-use lancet. Remove the transparent safety cap and the lancet is ready to use.
Use the alcohol wipe to clean the tip of your finger (middle finger is recommended).
Place the lancet against the lower part of the fingertip facing the collection paper on the table. Push the top of the lancet towards the finger until you hear a click. The lancet will automatically make a small prick in the finger.
5. Do not touch the filter paper with your fingers.
6. Fill one circle at a time with blood. Squeeze your finger gently and wait for a drop of blood to fall inside the circle by itself.
If one drop of blood does not cover the circle, allow one more drop from your finger to drip immediately.
Leave the sample card in a horizontal position at room temperature for at least 10 minutes for the samples to dry well.
7. Insert the sample card back into the paper envelope. Then place the paper envelope into the metal bag and close it.
Important: Do not remove desiccant packet inside the metal bag.
8. Place the closed metal bag into the big envelope with the laboratory address on it. Note! You must put the correct amount of postage stamps on the envelope before you put in the mail box.
Register your test ID code at www.zinzinotest.com. This is the website where you can see your test result later. It takes 10-20 days until your result is ready.
Important: Keep the SAVE part of the card. You can only see your test result with your anonymous test ID.
9. The next step is to answer the questionnaire by logging in with your annonymous test ID. To answer all the questions, you need to have access to a measuring tape, and previous Balance and/or Vitamin D test IDs if applicable.
10. How to measure your waist:
• Place a measuring tape around your middle, just above the belly button.
• Make sure it’s pulled tight, but isn’t digging into your skin.
• Breathe out naturally and take your measurement.
• Take your measurement again, just to be sure.
Tip!
If you do not have a measuring tape, use a piece of string in the same way, then measure the string with a yardstick.
1. Zinzino Test is an approved in vitro diagnostics product for personal blood sample collection at home.
- First wash your hands with soap and rinse well with warm water and dry them.
2. Take out the sample card from the paper envelope.
Save the envelope for later use.
Tear off the SAVE part on the sample card and take a picture of the test ID. You can only see your test result with your anonymous test ID. Place the card with the two circles facing up on the table.
3. Stimulate blood flow by making big circles with your arm or shaking the hand downwards for 20 seconds.
4. Take out the single-use lancet. Remove the transparent safety cap and the lancet is ready to use.
Use the alcohol wipe to clean the tip of your finger (middle finger is recommended).
Place the lancet against the lower part of the fingertip facing the collection paper on the table. Push the top of the lancet towards the finger until you hear a click. The lancet will automatically make a small prick in the finger.
5. Do not touch the filter paper with your fingers.
6. Fill one circle at a time with blood. Squeeze your finger gently and wait for a drop of blood to fall inside the circle by itself.
If one drop of blood does not cover the circle, allow one more drop from your finger to drip immediately.
Leave the sample card in a horizontal position at room temperature for at least 10 minutes for the samples to dry well.
7. Insert the sample card back into the paper envelope. Then place the paper envelope into the metal bag and close it.
Important: Do not remove desiccant packet inside the metal bag.
8. Place the closed metal bag into the big envelope with the laboratory address on it. Note! You must put the correct amount of postage stamps on the envelope before you put in the mail box.
Register your test ID code at www.zinzinotest.com. This is the website where you can see your test result later. It takes 10-20 days until your result is ready.
Important: Keep the SAVE part of the card. You can only see your test result with your anonymous test ID.
9. The next step is to answer the questionnaire by logging in with your annonymous test ID. To answer all the questions, you need to have access to a measuring tape, and previous Balance and/or Vitamin D test IDs if applicable.
10. How to measure your waist:
• Place a measuring tape around your middle, just above the belly button.
• Make sure it’s pulled tight, but isn’t digging into your skin.
• Breathe out naturally and take your measurement.
• Take your measurement again, just to be sure.
Tip!
If you do not have a measuring tape, use a piece of string in the same way, then measure the string with a yardstick.
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