| Test name: |
CardioChek Total Cholesterol Test (6 strips) |
| Brief description of test: |
total cholesterol test strips for use with CardioChek ST and CardioChek PA analyzers (6 strips) |
| Product features &
benefits: |
6 total cholesterol test strips for CardioChek ST/CardioChek PA has a measuring range of 100-400mg/dL |
| Product home page: |
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| Type of test: |
Meter-Based Cholesterol Tests, CardioChek ST/PA Test Strips |
| Manufacturer of test: |
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. |
| Manufacturer brand: |
CardioChek |
| Email address to send
questions: |
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questions: |
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| Tests in package: |
6 |
| Product ID#: |
POL03 |
| Price of test: |
$18.99 |
| Specimen required by test: |
Self-collected blood droplet |
| Are specimens tested at home or
laboratory: |
This test provides test results at
home and does NOT require that your test specimen be mailed to a
laboratory |
| Brief overview of test
instructions: |
Try to keep cholesterol levels under 200
Note: Always read instructions enclosed with test kit for
more detailed instructions |
| Diet restrictions required by
test: |
No fasting required |
| Time before test results are
known: |
1-2 minutes |
| Suggested frequency to test
again: |
Cholesterol levels should be tested monthly for most people |
| Does test require a doctor's
prescription: |
No doctors prescription required |
| Sensitivity of test: |
Precision results for the CardioChek PA lipid panel test strips domonstrated accurate and reliable results for cholesterol, HDL, and trig measurements with coefficent of variation ranging from 4 to 6% |
| Test precautions: |
Make sure that you apply a proper sized blood droplet on the test strip. Test Strips have expiration dates. |
| Special notes about this test: |
A unique memo chip that is inserted into the CardioChek ships with each and every container of test strips. The test strips and the micro chip that ships with them are lot# specific. |
| CLIA status information: |
CLIA waived for home and professional use |
| Test shelf life: |
1year from mfg date |
| How product should be stored: |
Keep at normal room temperature |
