Now available
Introducing the
Q-Pad™ A1c Test.
The Q-Pad A1c Test uses menstrual blood to measure your average blood sugar through your A1c biomarker.
The Q-Pad Kit contains the Q-Pad, a menstrual pad that provides an alternative, needle-free way to conveniently collect blood for lab testing.
- FSA/HSA eligible
- Needle-free, at-home or on-the-go sample collection
- Turn your period into easy A1c monitoring
A smartphone with internet access is recommended for optimal use of our service. Must be 18+ years to use.
Making menstrual blood count
Measuring your biomarkers.
Measures average blood sugar (glucose) over the previous 2-3 months. In people with diabetes, monitoring A1c levels can inform treatment goals and help with disease management, and reduce risk of adverse health impacts. The Q-Pad A1c Test measures A1c in menstrual blood, which can be used to monitor the long term control of blood sugar in people with diabetes. Elevated blood sugar (A1c) in people with diabetes can also lead to related issues like heart disease, fertility problems, mood swings, fatigue, and skin changes.
Preparation
Things to know.
Qvin provides test results as an online service. A smartphone with internet access is recommended for optimal use of our service and to view your lab reports.
Use on your heaviest period days, and days 2- 4 of the menstrual cycle.
The Qvin laboratory is CLIA Certified and meets state and federal regulations.
Harness your health
How it works. All from Home.
Use two Q-Pads during your monthly cycle. Mail both collection strips to the lab in pre-paid packaging and you will receive your A1c lab report in our app. Results in 5 - 10 days after shipping.
Use Q-Pad
Mail collection
strips to lab
Receive secure, digital
lab reports in the app
or via email
Our commitment to you
Safeguarding your wellness journey.
Science First
We have numerous papers published in peer-reviewed medical journals, including scientific publications on venous (ie. blood from veins) blood compared to menstrual blood for diagnostic purposes. All published data uses our Q-Pads. The Q-Pad A1c Test has met FDA scientific requirements for FDA-clearance in people with diabetes.
CLIA Certified Lab
Our lab is CLIA Certified (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments). This means it has to meet the high quality standards of the federal statute and submit to regular inspections.
Secure Data
Qvin takes your privacy very seriously. We use the latest security standards and encryption to ensure your data is stored securely, require Two Factor Authentication (2FA) and support biometric sign in for the Qvin app, anonymize and de-identify data to ensure your privacy, and under no circumstances do we ever sell your data.
