| Test name: |
Metabolic Chemistry Panel HDL+TRIG+GLU (15 strips) |
| Brief description of test: |
Metabolic Chemistry Panel (HDL+TRIG+GLU) test strips for use with the CardioChek PA analyzer, measures 3 of the 5 risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome (15 strips) |
| Product features &
benefits: |
15 Multi-panel Metabolic Chemistry Panel for use with the CardioChek PA Analyzer offers a simple, convenient method for measuring 3 of the 5 risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome--HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides & Glucose. |
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| Type of test: |
Meter-Based Cholesterol Tests, CardioChek PA Test Strips |
| Manufacturer of test: |
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. (POL) |
| Manufacturer brand: |
CardioChek PA |
| Email address to send
questions: |
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| Hotline phone# to call and ask
questions: |
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| Tests in package: |
15 |
| Product ID#: |
POL35 |
| Price of test: |
$106.00 |
| 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 40ul capillary to collect sufficient blood sample, drip 40ul of blood onto strip, wait and read results
Note: Always read instructions enclosed with test kit for
more detailed instructions |
| 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 |
| Test precautions: |
Use 40ul capillary blood collector to ensure proper size blood sample is used for multi-panel test. |
| Special notes about this test: |
A unique memo chip that is inserted into the CardioChek PA 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: |
Store at normal room temperature |
