CURO-L7 Professional Grade Blood Cholesterol Testing with Home KIT - All-in-One Test Device, Test Strips 5ea, Lancets, and EziTube Rod Included

It worked as advertised when I received it 2 months ago but has not since then despite very carefully following the exact same instructions I did the 1st time. The tester gave me an E1 code for 4 of 5 test strips they sent with it, & they were nowhere near expiration. I used all the test strips (as the book suggests) & can't get any more in time for what I bought this tester for. When I called during the hours specified nobody answered the phone for days & there is no answer machine. My email was not responded to. When someone eventually answered the phone they seemed to be trying to dial out. At first they implied I did not follow the directions properly after I them very carefully following both sets of instructions the 1st time & every time since then. The test strips failed 4 out of 5 times with an E1 code Then they told me to take a video of me performing a test & seemed confused when I explained I cannot do that because I followed the instructions & used all the test strips they sent with it. They refused to send me some more test strips, & even if they did I would not get them in time for what I bought the tester for. It worked fine when I received it (the results were in the ballpark of the professional labs I got about an hour before) but all the rest of the test strips failed with an E1 code even though I very carefully followed the exact same instructions I did for the first successful test. I also tried installing new name brand batteries, reset the tester, & did the setup process all over again, but still got an E1 code followed by a tester shut down. Curofit now says I must send the tester to them for "inspection", but I told them I did not have the time left to do that before what I bought the tester for, so it is a completely useless waste of my time & money

Using the very helpful videos from other Amazon reviewers, I successfully completed my first lipid panel test this morning. Like one other reviewer, I got a puzzling reading, but dug around a bit on the FAQ page for Curofit and found what it meant (because the reviewer was correct: it was NOT coded in the accompanying instruction manual). The reading for my LDL looked like that 0-8 with the bottoms cut off. It was actually "n - A" meaning "Not Available." What this meant, I gather, was that because my triglycerides came in as "lo" (meaning below the set calculation parameters: typically below 45 or 40, depending on how the labs are set), lacking a specific TG number, no precise LDL number could be derived. Still, the device gives a TOTAL for non-HDL cholesterol, and LDL can be generally inferred from this total. I'd have to say I'm pleased with how easy the device was to use on first try: but again, this is because other reviewers gave such good advice.

I found it very difficult/near to impossible to gather enough blood in the collection tube and wasted a few test strips by getting error messages related to not having enough blood. I have since changed to squeezing a drop of blood directly from my fingertip onto the test strip. Because the test strip is in the device at this point, I have to clean it with alcohol each time, but that’s easy and I’m no longer wasting test strips. I don’t know if there’s a better tool than their EZ tubes (or whatever they’re called) for collecting the blood sample, but for me they were the weak link. Otherwise, I’m pleased as punch with the ease of use and the quick results.

DON'T BUY!!! I've purchased tens of thousands of dollars of items through Amazon in last 4-5 years and have NEVER WRITTEN A SINGLE REVIEW until today. This product is worthless and let me share why: 1. Requires significant amount of blood. 2. Getting blood into test area is very difficult. 3. Included tools are useless. 4. You will waste test strips without results despite lots of blood. 5. You will waste time going through all the steps with their provided poor quality tools. If you buy it, you will want your money back!!!

01/14/2021 Did my first reading yesterday and it was spot on to my Quest Diagnostics reading the previous day (wanted to compare prior to starting at home testing). DESPITE taking the time to read the instructions twice . . . and then putting them into play . . . I still did it wrong. You must insert the tester first, close the door, wait for it to tell you to open the door and then add sample. I did call customer service and they were exceedingly helpful. Such a breathe of fresh air when a company actually wants to help you use its product. Update in about 2 weeks! --------------- 01/21/2021 Update: Still going well. I have used this 3 times now in a week. You MUST FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IMPLICITLY! If you don't put in enough blood - it won't work. If you put in too much blood - it won't work. If you add blood sample before the reader gives you the indication it is ready - it won't work. - Insert batteries and cartridge in reader. - Go through instructions to set time/date, etc. Not difficult. - Clap your hands, shake your hands - to get your blood flowing. - Alcohol your intended lance location. - Lance your finger with the provided lancet and squeeze (pick a location that you can "squeeze" easily). - Use 2 fingers to completely depress the bulb on the collection tube . . . so you have enough suction to suction enough blood the 1st try. - Fill the tube with blood to the black line as instructed (if you don't have enough - it won't work and you will waste a test). - Put the tube of blood on the side for a minute (at an angle with opening facing up so it doesn't drip out) . . . band aid your lanced area. - Turn on the reader (that you just programmed with date/time, etc.) - Insert the sample collection "tray" - you must hear a "CLICK" to indicate it is in its proper place. You do not need to open the cover to insert this piece. If you don't hear a click - it won't work. - Wait for the reader to tell you to add the blood sample. - Once the reader tells you to add the blood sample - open the cover. - Add the proper amount of blood sample. - CLOSE the lid. You will see a "thinking" hourglass for just a second. Then the 3:00 minute timer starts. DO NOT MOVE IT. DO NOT OPEN THE COVER. JUST LET IT BE! After 3:00 minutes . . . you have all readings. Arrow through to see them (instructions indicate as much). Readings are clear and concise. --------------- 02/05/2021 Update: Had an appointment with Quest today (order from my doctor) for annual cholesterol readings. I immediately came home and while still fasting did a test. Will compare and post numbers when Quest results come back. Update on process: I was having issues with sucking the blood from my finger into the little tube. So . . . now I drip blood into a 1/4 teaspoon spoon. After I have 5 of 6 good drips, I THEN use the dropper to withdraw blood from the 1/4 teaspoon into the tube. You only have to depress the bulb once (to create the suction) and the blood flows up into the tube in one movement. No worry about "bubbles" in the tube from trying to suck blood up several times via several suction actions. ————————- Update: 2/22/2021 I now drip my blood into a 1/4 teaspoon and then use the tube to suction what I need. _________________ Updated: 03/12/2021 Me and this thing have a relationship now. Do a test every week. Works like a charm. YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO USE IT - DON'T JUST GUESS! IT'S ONLY AS GOOD AS ITS USER! Update: 06/19/2024 Years later and still going strong. Again - READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. I can do a test in less than 1 minute now.