FAQ

Who can use the COR One?

The COR One in-home test for inflammation is for anybody who is concerned about inflammation and wants to take action to prolong a healthy life. Family mode allows each member of the household to have their own dashboard and share one COR One device.

Am I too young to benefit? 

Inflammation can show up early, even in your 20s. 77% of our users to date started with inflammation above the optimal range. If you are fortunate enough to be optimal, you can be proactive and make sure that weekend binge is not driving a spike.

Do other home devices exist to measure chronic inflammation?

The COR One is the first and only completely at-home solution.

How is blood taken? Is it a dry blood spot?

The COR One only requires a tiny dot of blood from a finger stick and we developed a special test tube to make it as simple as using a glucose test strip. The drop is obtained using a lancet, similar to that diabetics use when taking a glucose measurement. We do not use dry blood spots because, 1) they typically require multiple blood drops which may be painful for some people, 2) blood testing unique dry samples does not achieve the same accuracy as liquid samples.

How do I get the small amount of blood that COR uses?

You use a lancing devices (aka lancet) and they are available at any drugstore, over the counter or sometimes behind the pharmacy counter.  They do not require a prescription.  You can use whichever brand you like the best.

Why use ESR instead of HS-CRP?

ESR and CRP strongly overlap. Both are acute-phase reactants. C-reactive protein (CRP) and High Sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) are excellent biomarkers also, but CRP is more useful in a diagnostic setting than for tracking. Tracking requires ongoing frequent measurements. Only with tracking can you have the best chance to lower your baseline and properly adjust lifestyle factors. ESR offers more “headroom” than CRP or hsCRP to optimize one’s health.

Is the COR One available internationally? 

COR is now available In the US, Canada and the EU. As with all products the COR One is subject to local regulation and requirements. 

Is COR covered by insurance?

According to the Internal Revenue Service, Class 1 medical devices qualify for inclusion in Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HSA) under Internal Revenue Code Section 213(d). The COR One and COR Mini Test Tubes are coded as health care products and they may be purchased with your FSA or HSA credit card. Please use the FLEX pay option at checkout.

Can I share the results with my physician?

Yes. Your physician will understand your Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) results. Additionally, the COR dashboard allows you to print your results. You can then share them with medical professionals.

Are COR One results as accurate as lab results?

The COR One is medically accurate and FDA registered.

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