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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Herpes / December 2004Pockit test revived?
Has anybody heard news regarding the Pockit test? That's the blood test with results in 10 minutes (for type 2 only) and made available right in your local doc's office. It was taken off the market when the company that developed it filed for bankruptcy, but I've heard now that somebody in Spain has bought the rights and plans to get it back on the market. I assume with a new name. Anyhow, I was just wondering about what's going on with it. Here's all I know. A website. But I don't see Pockit mentioned. http://www.biokit.com/ Tia, M2 >Has anybody heard news regarding the Pockit test? That's the blood >test with results in 10 minutes (for type 2 only) and made available [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Tia, >M2 Hey, M2. Can't see nuttin' from this mountain top, even using the new-fangled search engines. So, I have to think that you're ahead of the curve once again. Good work! Do you have any stock tips? Mike >you're ahead of the curve ... or off the road, I'm not sure which yet. I heard it on the grapevine then saw it sorta confirmed (or at least mentioned) by a usually reliable source ... except, in this case, the source seemed a little unsure (iffy) too. Sooo.... we shall see (soon, I hope). >Do you have any stock tips? Of course! .... and of this, I AM sure.... "Buy low, sell high" M2 You don't see Pockit mentioned because Biokit *is* the Pockit test - they just call it something different. :) I heard this come down the wire through my connections yesterday. I think it's GREAT news!! :)  SignatureAngela :) Omaha HELP Patient Advocate www.yoshi2me.com > Has anybody heard news regarding the Pockit test? That's the blood > test with results in 10 minutes (for type 2 only) and made available [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Tia, > M2 Hi Yosh Are you sure about the name change to "Biokit"? Biokit is a company that's been in business for quite awhile. Since the old Pockit is only one additional product in their product line, just seems like they'd give it some other name. But whatever the case, have you heard when they plan to get it on the market? Shouldn't take long since their distribution network is well established world wide, including the US. Plus, Pockit has already been approved here. And I agree, it IS great news :-) Let us know if you hear more. Thanks, M2 The Yoshmeister writes: >You don't see Pockit mentioned because Biokit *is* the Pockit test - they >just call it something different. :) >I heard this come down the wire through my connections yesterday. I think >it's GREAT news!! :) This is the note that was shared over on Picking Up the Pieces... Finally the pockit test is back on the market with a new name and a new company! For those of you not familar with the pockit test it is a point of care hsv2 blood test. What this means is a simple finger prick and within about 10 mins you know if you have hsv2 or not right there in your doctor's office. Doesn't help with hsv1 genital infections but it's a quick answer for hsv2 ( if you've had the virus long enough to make detectable antibodies for it ). I haven't had time to read thru their new website completely but here's the link for it : http://www.biokit.com/ > Hi Yosh > Are you sure about the name change to "Biokit"? [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >>I heard this come down the wire through my connections yesterday. I think >>it's GREAT news!! :) > The Yoshmeister writes: It's been a LONG time since I had somebody refer to me as the "Yoshmeister." lol :) I feel loved. lol :) By the way.. this is what I found over on WebMD.. see if this helps: Re: NEW POCKIT TEST by Terri_Warren_RN_ANP, on 11/20/2004 10:18:53 AM Yes, it is called BioKit and it is the POCkit test, made by a new company. It is now available. Terri >>You don't see Pockit mentioned because Biokit *is* the Pockit test - they >>just call it something different. :) >>I heard this come down the wire through my connections yesterday. I think >>it's GREAT news!! :) Yoshi. writes: >It's been a LONG time since I had somebody refer to me as the "Yoshmeister." Time flies when you're havin' fun ;-) >I feel loved. lol :) There's a reason for that :-) >By the way.. this is what I found over on WebMD.. see if this helps: >Re: NEW POCKIT TEST >by Terri_Warren_RN_ANP, on 11/20/2004 10:18:53 AM >Yes, it is called BioKit and it is the POCkit test, made by a new company. >It is now available. Thanks Yosh ... maybe they'll update their website soon with some information about it. Diagnology (developer of Pockit) had what I thought was a very informative site regarding Herp. Plus, a page you could print to take to your doctor with a phone number and information on how the test kits could be ordered. I thought that a great idea and hope Biokit does the same. Doctors seem to pay more attention to an official looking hardcopy page than they do to their patients. Thanks again, M2 I'm not done investigating because I personally find it odd that they would call it BioKit since as you pointed out.. that's the name of the company. I've presented some questions to Terri about it on WebMD. I'm looking forward to hearing back from her on it. Yes, I don't really like how they have the BioKit site set up. I will post more information as I find it. Sound Good? *Big-Hugs* Angela :) www.yoshi2me.com > Yoshi. writes: >>It's been a LONG time since I had somebody refer to me as the [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Thanks again, > M2 Yoshi writes: >I will post more information as I find it. >Sound Good? Sounds peachy ;-) So far I haven't heard anything more about it.. sorry. Did you have a nice Thanksgiving?? Happy Holidays!! Angela :) www.yoshi2me.com > Yoshi writes: >>I will post more information as I find it. >>Sound Good? > > Sounds peachy ;-) |
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