Wal-Mart to carry Hooper Holmes' hemoglobin A1 test

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. Hooper Holmes earlier this month launched a new home-testing product under Wal-Mart’s store brand, Roy Bubbs, Hooper president and chief executive officer, told analysts during a conference call last week.

“Our first product is a hemoglobin A1 test which helps diabetics measure the effectiveness of their treatment plan every two to three months,” he said. “While this will not contribute significantly in new revenues in ‘08, we’re excited that Wal-Mart has taken our product line into their stores which will appear under their own brand name. And in fact, it should be reaching their shelves very soon.”