Jim Petroff
GBWould not use this service again First, a big shout out to Claire, who executes her job in a very professional, friendly manner, She deserves commended! As far as Imaware as a company and its product, I am less than impressed. The method of puncturing the skin did not work for me. Even with Claire being kind enough to send extra puncture triggers and two replacement tests, none worked and I had to break a trigger apart with pliers and use the metal point inside to hand-puncture myself. Also, kits that require "fasting" should have a big sticker on the box top, rather than that important requirement be buried in the text about how to do the test. Further, no phone number can be found to contact the company and even emails refer one to the imaware chat on the website for response. There is no way that I could find to actually call from my side and talk with an actual person, Only through chat. Unfortunately, while the imaware at-home blood draw is a good idea, I cannot recommend its use.
Christopher
GBNot enough detail about: Not enough detail about: - description of the results - testing methodology that was used I would be embarrassed to present these results to a rheumatologist and I'm sure he will require testing at a professional lab.
Lisa
GBThe test did not give me any answers The test did not give me any answers. Not sure it will be helpful to take to my doctor & show them results but will see. I'm guessing they will want to do their own tests.
Mandy
GBPossibly not accurate Nothing in the test says you should be eating a lot of gluten before you take the test. It's cut back months before for calorie considerations. After reading up on celiac and testing, I now think the test was inaccurate because I was barely eating any and hadn't been for sometime. I thought just a little should be enough for the test. My DNA says I'm likely to have celiac and my aunt was just diagnosed with it (after I did my test).
Laura
GBLancets were very difficult to use Lancets were very difficult to use, both broke, making blood draw long and painful.