Authored by: Dr Matthew Lee; BMSc, MBBS, MSc

Reviewed by: Dr Kiran Roest; PhD on August 2024

What’s in this Article?

• How does PocDoc’s accuracy compare to other health checks?
• How can PocDoc aid in the primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases?

How does PocDoc compare to other health checks?   

The results from PocDoc's accuracy assessments revealed that the technology’s accuracy is comparable to that of other devices, including the Cobas c503, PTS CardioChek, and Afinion AS100/Cholestech LDX.   

Table showing the accuracy of PocDoc in comparison to their competitors   

PocDoc produced similar results and, in some cases, outperformed these other health checks. In all cases, PocDoc was the only health check to offer additional services that made it more convenient and accessible, including traceable results and full health check follow-up services.  

How can PocDoc aid in primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases?

PocDoc’s Healthy Heart Check measures the full lipid marker panel and integrates the results directly within the QRISK3 algorithm. This provides users with a more detailed picture of their overall heart health.

The QRISK3 result indicates an individual’s risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with individuals over 10% being classified as high risk. By identifying high-risk individuals and supporting them in their journey to decrease risk, PocDoc has potential to reduce the prevalence of CVD in the UK.