# A1CNow Self Check Rapid Test Kit

## Your A1C result in 5 minutes, at home

The A1CNow Self Check gives you an HbA1c reading without the clinic visit, helping you and your doctor stay on top of diabetes management between appointments. One small fingerstick, one clear percentage on screen.

- CLIA-Waived
- NGSP-Certified
- FSA / HSA Eligible

## Key Specs

- **5 MIN** – To Results
- **5µL** – Fingerstick Sample
- **4** – Tests Per Kit
- **CLIA** – Waived

## Three steps to a reading

The kit includes everything needed for a complete test, and no prior lab experience is required.

### 1. Collect
Use the included blood collector to gather a 5 microliter fingerstick sample.

### 2. Load
Apply the sample to the test cartridge and insert it into the monitor.

### 3. Read
Your A1C percentage displays on screen in about 5 minutes.

## Lab-Comparable
Results you can share with your doctor. The A1CNow Self Check is NGSP-certified and IFCC-traceable, so your reading aligns directly with the A1C values reported by clinical laboratories and shows as a clear percentage, the same format your doctor uses.

## Ready Out Of Box
No maintenance, no calibration. The monitor is battery-powered with batteries included, needs no charging, and requires no calibration. It stores at room temperature and is ready to use the moment you open it.

## A Full Year
Four tests for quarterly monitoring. The American Diabetes Association recommends checking A1C every three months for many people managing diabetes. The 4-test kit lines up exactly with that quarterly schedule.

## Spend-Account Ready
FSA and HSA eligible. The A1CNow Self Check is a qualified medical expense, eligible for purchase with FSA and HSA funds, and is sold over the counter with no prescription required.

## A1C self-test FAQ

### How accurate is the A1CNow Self Check compared to a lab?
It is NGSP-certified and IFCC-traceable, meaning its results are directly comparable to laboratory HbA1c values, so you can track and share readings with confidence.

### How often should I test my A1C at home?
The American Diabetes Association recommends A1C testing every three months for many people managing diabetes. The 4-test kit aligns with a full year of quarterly monitoring.

### Do I need a prescription?
No. The A1CNow Self Check is sold over the counter and available without a prescription. It is CLIA-waived for use outside of laboratory settings.

### How much blood does the test need?
Only 5 microliters, a very small fingerstick drop. The included blood collector makes applying the sample straightforward.

### Does it need batteries or charging?
The monitor is battery-powered and requires no charging. Batteries are included, and no maintenance or calibration is needed.

### Who is the A1CNow Self Check for?
It is designed for people managing diabetes who want lab-comparable A1C readings between doctor visits, using a simple at-home fingerstick test that gives results in minutes.