| Test name: |
CardioChek Cholesterol Meter Deluxe Test Kit |
| Brief description of test: |
measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, glucose, & ketone. Kits includes analyzer, box of 6 total, box of 6 HDL, box of 6 trig strips, 25 lancets, 25 capillaries, and book on reducing cholesterol levels. SAVE EXTRA $10 with rebate. |
| Product features &
benefits: |
CardioChek Deluxe Kit measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides. Kits includes analyzer, box of 6 total, box of 6 HDL, box of 6 trig strips, 25 lancets, 25 capillaries, and book on lowering cholesterol levels. SAVE EXTRA $10 with rebate. |
| Product home page: |
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| Type of test: |
Meter-Based Cholesterol Tests, Glucose Meters, CardioChek Analyzers |
| Manufacturer of test: |
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. |
| Manufacturer brand: |
CardioChek |
| Email address to send
questions: |
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HERE to email a question |
| Hotline phone# to call and ask
questions: |
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| Tests in package: |
1 |
| Product ID#: |
POL0C |
| Price of test: |
$187.89 |
| 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: |
Insert memo chip into CardioChek (unique chip ships with every set of test strips), apply self-collected blood to strip, insert test strip into CardioChek, wait and read results
Note: Always read instructions enclosed with test kit for
more detailed instructions |
| Diet restrictions required by
test: |
No fasting required except for triglyceride test |
| Time before test results are
known: |
1-2 minutes |
| Suggested frequency to test
again: |
Tests for diabetes should be performed at least daily, Tests for cholesterol should be performed 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: |
Most test strips have a expire date of 1 year |
| How product should be stored: |
Place contact label over contact page in instruction booklet |
