Biopool Develops Test for Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

Biopool International Inc., a Ventura producer of medical test kits, said it has developed a new test that would pinpoint people at risk for heart attacks and strokes.

The test was presented at a research conference in Israel last month, and focuses on blood platelets.

Using the new test, researchers mix the antibodies of chickens with human blood platelets for analysis.

The results screen out those at high risk of cardiovascular ailments.

The company is testing the product and has not yet applied for Food and Drug Administration approval.