Enzyme testing kit gets new packaging

RD Biomed has unveiled new packaging for its reflux home testing service Peptest, which measures the presence of stomach enzyme pepsin in a saliva sample.

The new recyclable cardboard packaging provides a visual step-by-step instructional guide and a reflux symptom guide included in every box.

Packaging has been streamlined with a die-cut insert that can hold up to three tubes while offering storage space for full instructions and a pre-paid return packet.

Saliva collection tubes have been updated to include a line that indicates the required level of saliva sample and clear labelling. While, the online order page on the Peptest website has also been redesigned to deliver tips to customers.

Professor Peter Dettmar says: “Peptest has also been highly rated by customers for its speed of service, value for money and easy to follow instructions, but we wanted to revamp our packaging, so it not only looks nicer and reflects our high-quality service, but to make it as easy as possible for customers to accurately and safely collect samples with minimal chance of error.

“We also wanted to use more environmentally-friendly, recyclable packaging that is easy to transport, store, and dispose.”

A home Peptest kit includes full instructions, two or three saliva collection tubes and a pre-paid return packet. After returning samples, the saliva is tested at the RD Biomed lab at Castle Hill Hospital, Hull.