CardioChek PA Portable Blood Cholesterol Analyser

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CardioChek PA Portable Blood Cholesterol Analyser

The CardioChek Professional Analyser allows healthcare professionals to track their patient's cholesterol levels in a point of care environment. The system can accurately determine Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL Cholesterol (calc.), TC/HDL (calc.), glucose and several combinations of these parameters in as little as 90 seconds, at the point of care. This portable and cost-efficient device uses the same technology as clinical laboratories and only requires a small blood sample from a simple fingerstick. The portable device is battery operated, compact and easily stored.

Reviewed in 2009 by the NHS Centre for Evidence-based Purchasing and recently by the Heart UK Lab Committee, the CardioChek PA System is now the market leader in the Point of Care Lipid testing arena. There are currently over 9000 devices with the majority being used in the NHS Health Checks program.

Blood Testing Options

There is a range of analyte test panels that can be used with the CardioChek® PA test system. This includes Total Cholesterol (TC), High Density Lipid (HDL), Triglycerides, and Glucose (mmol/L). In addition, the CardioChek® PA test system can also calculate LDL and Cholesterol/HDL Ratios. Only a small blood sample is required (15 – 40 µL). Results are delivered in 90 seconds, so they can be discussed within the consultation, therefore saving time and removing the need for follow-up appointments.

CardioChek Key Features

• Test Kit Includes: CardioChek Professional Analyser, 2x AAA batteries & Protective Carry Case
• For analysing: Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL Cholesterol (calc.), TC/HDL (calc.), glucose and several combinations of these parameters
• Battery operated for a fully portable device
• Results in as little as one to two minutes
• Test at point-of-care: no fasting, no refrigeration, co expensive lab analysis or follow-up consultation delay
• Memory log stores up to 200 results with date and time stamp
• In-vitro use only by trained healthcare professionals
• Intended to be used as a screening tool to aid the management of Cardiovascular and related diseases
• Test strips and Internal Quality control Solutions sold separately

In the UK the CCPA system is CE-marked for Professional use, accepted by HEART UK (Britains leading cholesterol charity) and is suitable for the NHS Health Checks program (CEP Report 2009). In the USA it is certified by the Cholesterol Reference Method Laboratory Network (CRMLN) and National.

Supplied With

• CardioChek PA Professional Blood Analyser
• 2 x AAA alkaline batteries
• Protective carrying case

Product Documents:

> Cardiochek User Guide
> Cardiochek PA Heart Disease Poster

Frequently Asked Questions

What can the CardioChek PA Blood Analyser test for?
The CardioChek PA measures total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose using compatible PTS Panels test strips. It can also calculate LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol-to-HDL ratios when the appropriate lipid panel is used, making it suitable for cardiovascular health screening.

How quickly does the CardioChek PA provide cholesterol results?
The CardioChek PA can deliver single blood chemistry results in as little as 45 seconds and a full lipid panel in as little as 90 seconds, depending on the test strip used. This allows healthcare professionals to discuss results with patients during the same appointment.

Does the CardioChek PA include cholesterol test strips?
No. Compatible PTS Panels cholesterol, glucose and lipid profile test strips must be purchased separately.