Thank you for choosing rio to take you on this exciting journey of investing in your health! 

We empower you to embark on a lifelong journey of self-discovery and health optimisation. Rio will help you learn your body's unique language and empower you to optimise your well-being with knowledge and action.

AI-Powered Personalisation:

Rio utilises cutting-edge Machine Learning & AI to provide you with a truly personalised experience. Here's how:

  • Understanding You: Your AI Guide analyses your onboarding questionnaire responses, blood sugar readings, and food logs to gain an initial overview of your health goals and preferences.

  • Real-time Insights: The AI interprets your data to provide real-time feedback and insights.

  • AI Food Logging: In the log feature you will be able to keep a record of anything you eat with the simplicity of taking a picture. Our AI then handles the rest to give you insight into portion size and the nutrients of the food. This will help you get a deeper understanding of what you are eating day to day.  

Your Test Results:

Once you've completed your testing samples and posted them to our laboratory, please allow 4-6 weeks for processing and analysis. In the meantime, you will be able to explore the rest of the features within the Rio app. 

When your genetic and blood test results are ready, you will receive a notification and they will be displayed within the Rio app. Your blood test results will include a doctor's report providing further interpretation and context.

Instructions:

Please follow the instructions carefully in each of the boxes provided. But note below for an overview:

Box 1: Genetics

Decode Your Blueprint: Understand your unique genetic code and learn how to take proactive steps to optimise your health. Gain personalised insights to make informed decisions about your lifestyle and well-being.

This box contains your genetic testing kit. The results from this test will provide a polygenic risk score, using your genetic data to identify predispositions to the following:

  • Cardiogenomics 

    • Coronary artery disease (CAD)

    • Atrial Fibrillation

    • Hypertension

    • High triglycerides

    • Hypo-HDL cholesterolemia

    • Polygenic hypercholesterolemia

    • High lipoprotein (a)

  • Stroke

  • High body mass index (BMI)

  • Type 2 Diabetes

  • Alzheimer’s disease

  • Early menopause

To provide your sample:

  1. Prepare for sample collection:

    • Do not eat, smoke, brush your teeth, or chew gum for 30 minutes before providing your sample. This ensures the samples are not contaminated.

    • Check the fluid level: Before opening the collection tube, ensure the fluid level is at the 2ml line.

    • Please only provide 2ml of saliva to the mark on the tube.

  2. Review the instructions: Carefully read the provided instructions for collecting your sample.

  3. Watch the video: For a visual guide, please watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inQmXF6cPr8

  4. Complete the Test Request Form:

    • Locate the test request form in this box.

    • Write the sample collection date (i.e. the day you took the test) on the form.

  5. Package and return:

    • Once you've collected your sample, follow the instructions to securely package it in the protective bag with the blood sample tube and Test Request Form and return it using the prepaid shipping box.

    • Please don’t forget to place the Test Request Form into the sample return box.

Box 2: Biomarkers

Listen to Your Chemistry: Discover how your hormones and metabolism are working together to influence your energy levels, mood, sleep, and risk of chronic disease. Gain personalised insights to balance your hormones, boost your metabolism, and achieve lasting well-being.

This box allows us to analyse a range of key blood markers, including:

  • Lipid Screen: Cholesterol (Chol), High-density lipoprotein (HDL), Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), Chol/HDL Ratio, Triglycerides (Trig)

  • HbA1c

  • Thyroid Profile 1: Free Thyroxine (FT4), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

  • hsCRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein)

  • Cortisol

This box contains everything you need for your blood sample collection:

  1. Tasso Device & Sample Tube: Locate the white Tasso box containing the testing device, sample tube and protective packaging for posting.

    • Important: Please check that the lid of the sample tube is green. If you have received a tube with a lavender cap, please do not do the test & contact us.

    • Important: Please ensure that you fill the blood tube to the top.

  2. Instructions:

    • Inside the Tasso box, you'll find an instruction leaflet. Please follow these instructions carefully to collect your blood sample.

    • Watch the video: For a visual guide on how to use the Tasso device, please watch this video: https://www.tassoinc.com/tassoplus-video

    • It will take up to 15 minutes to watch the video on how to use the Tasso and take a blood sample. It takes the device about 5 minutes to take your blood. It should not take more time than this. If it does it is likely that your arm has not been warmed sufficiently which could cause the sample to be insufficient.

    • Please follow the heat pack instructions to activate. Rub the heat pack or hand up and down your shoulder for 2 minutes to warm and increase the blood flow. 

    • Please note that it is essential that you warm your arm effectively to ensure that the sample is valid.

  3. Prepare for Return:

    • Place both the blood sample tube and the genetic saliva sample tube (from Box 1) into the two separate plastic protective bags provided.

    • Please ignore the first step in the third set of instructions. The tubes will be provided with your barcodes already applied.

    • Place the sealed KPA bag into the sample return box (the second box provided in the Blood Testing Box). This box will have a Royal Mail Tracked 24 label for sending to the lab.

    • Place the completed test request form (one form for both the genetic and blood samples) into the sample return box.

  4. Send to Laboratory:

    • Important: Please take the sample return box to your nearest Post Office to mail to our laboratory. This will help avoid delays and ensure your samples arrive safely without excessive exposure to the elements.

Box 3: Biosensors (Blood Sugar Sensor)

Your Continuous Metabolic Insights: Monitor your blood sugar levels, gain a deeper understanding of your body’s energy needs, and optimise your diet, exercise, sleep, and mental well-being to sustain balanced energy throughout the day.

This box contains your Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM):

  1. CGM Sensor & Instructions: Inside the box, you'll find the CGM sensor and instructions on how to apply it. The sensor will last for 14 days and provide glucose readings every 5-15 minutes to the Rio app.

  2. Connect to App: Follow the instructions within the Rio app to connect your CGM sensor and start tracking your glucose data.

Support:

If you require any assistance during the testing process, please reach out to us via the live chat feature in the Help section of the app. Or email testing@rio.life  

Thank you for joining us & congratulations on investing in your health!

The Rio team