| Test name: |
CardioChek LDL Cholesterol Test (25 strips) |
| Brief description of test: |
Only CLIA-waived LDL Direct cholesterol test strip designed exclusively for the CardioChek PA and requires NO PATIENT FASTING (25 strips) |
| Product features &
benefits: |
LDL Direct test strip is only CLIA-waived LDL test available anywhere and works exclusively with the CardioChek PA. This strip can determine LDL (bad cholesterol) with NO PATIENT FASTING and is much less expensive than laboratory-based direct LDL tests. |
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| Type of test: |
Meter-Based Cholesterol Tests, CardioChek PA Test Strips |
| Manufacturer of test: |
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. |
| Manufacturer brand: |
CardioChek PA |
| 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: |
25 |
| Product ID#: |
POL28 |
| Price of test: |
$143.17 |
| 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 PA (unique chip ships with every set of test strips), insert strip into CardioChek PA before applying blood, use a 15ul capillary to collect sufficient blood sample, drip 15 ul of blood onto strip, wait and read results
Note: Always read instructions enclosed with test kit for
more detailed instructions |
| Diet restrictions required by
test: |
NO PATIENT FASTING is required |
| Time before test results are
known: |
2 minutes |
| Suggested frequency to test
again: |
See doctor |
| Does test require a doctor's
prescription: |
No doctors prescription required |
| Test precautions: |
LDL Direct Cholesterol strips can only be used with the CardioChek PA |
| 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. Capillaries are sold seperately. |
| CLIA status information: |
CLIA waived for professional use only |
| Test shelf life: |
1year from mfg date |
| How product should be stored: |
Store at normal room temperature |
