Allegro* is a small, point-of-care (POC) analyzer that includes a clinically significant menu of 10 measured and individually selectable tests, as well as seven calculated tests. All tests are measured with ready-to-use, disposable cartridges or test strips and can be easily performed by non-technical personnel.
- Real-time test results during the patient visit
- Reduces patient follow-up visits and expenditure
- Capillary fingerstick samples for all blood tests
Allegro uses a very small capillary blood drop for all blood tests, which eliminates the need for venipunctures or a trained phlebotomist. With cartridge test times of 6 to 9 minutes and the ability to measure two cartridges simultaneously, Allegro provides rapid results.
Getting the results during the patient visit — not after — is more effective for patient or clinician meetings; reduces letters, office calls, follow-up visits, and enhances patient compliance with care recommendations.
Video credit: Nova Biomedical
A comprehensive test menu for monitoring glycemic control and diabetes risk factors
Allegro offers an extensive test menu to track the effectiveness of glycemic control, evaluate the progression or risk of diabetes complications and make therapeutic adjustments for patients.
Table 1. Source: Nova Biomedical
Glycemic
Control |
Kidney
Function |
Lipids/Cardiac
Risk |
Coagulation |
Inflammation |
| HbA1c |
Blood Creatinine |
Total Cholesterol |
PT/INR |
CRP |
| Glucose |
eGFR |
HDL Cholesterol |
|
|
Estimated
avg. Glu |
Urine Creatinine |
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio |
|
|
| |
Urine Albumin |
Non-HDL Cholesterol |
|
|
| |
Albumin/
Creatinine Ratio |
LDL Cholesterol |
|
|
| |
|
Triglycerides |
|
|
The only analyzer that measures all blood tests from a capillary sample
Simple execution of capillary sampling can be done by staff members, avoiding the need for trained phlebotomists, venipunctures and blood drawing needles and tubes. Allegro uses a small, 5-μL blood drop that makes testing almost painless for the patient.
Tests available from capillary fingerstick samples
Table 2. Source: Nova Biomedical
| Test |
Allegro |
DCA Vantage |
Afinion |
| HbA1c |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Lipids Panel |
✓ |
|
✓ |
| Blood Glucose |
✓ |
|
|
| Blood Creatinine |
✓ |
|
|
| PT/INR |
✓ |
|
|
| CRP |
✓ |
|
✓ |
Tests available from urine samples
Table 3. Source: Nova Biomedical
| Test |
Allegro |
DCA Vantage |
Afinion |
| Urine Creatinine |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Urine Albumin |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Capillary sample meter tests
The StatStrip meter wirelessly sends patient-identified test results to the analyzer where they are integrated with the cartridge test results in a single patient report.
- Lab-like results can be obtained
- It is the only glucose meter FDA cleared for critical care
Capillary sample cartridge tests
HbA1c: 6.9 minute assay, 1.5μL capillary blood. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
Lipids: 10.4 minute assay, 5.0μL capillary blood. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
CRP: 7 minute assay, 5.0μL capillary blood. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
PT/INR: <8-minutes assay, 5.0μL capillary blood. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
Urine albumin/creatinine: 7.5 minute assay, 25μL urine. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
Easy-to-use analyzer
Simple testing procedure
Simple testing procedures can be easily performed by office staff. Patient ID and cartridge test assay information are automatically entered using the onboard barcode scanner. Results are automatically printed and stored in the Allegro database once the analysis is completed. The results are then sent to the electronic medical record (EMR) for clinician viewing.
Cartridge testing
Scan cartridge. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
Perform fingerstick. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
Remove capillary sampler. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
Touch sampler to blood. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
Replace capillary sampler. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
Insert cartridge and press “Analyze.” Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
Meter testing
Insert test strip. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
Perform fingerstick. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
Touch strip to blood. Image Credit: Nova Biomedical
*Not available in the USA and Canada