PTS Panels Lipid (CHO/HDL/LDL/TRIG) - 15 Test Strips

PTS Lipid Panel

The PTS Lipid blood panel can be used to test Cholesterol, HDL, LDL or Triglyceride levels.

The test strip is black for easy recognition.

40µl pipette required.

Total Cholesterol

This is the sum of all types of cholesterol in your blood. The higher this is, the greater your risk of heart disease.

Total Cholesterol Ranges

<5.18mmol/L is lower risk
5.18mmol/L - 6.19mmol/L is borderline high
6.20mmol/L and over is higher risk

HDL (Good) Cholesterol

HDL cholesterol is the good cholesterol because higher levels can protect against heart attack. HDL carries cholesterol away from the ateries and removes excess cholesterol from arterial plaque which slows its build-up.

HDL Cholesterol Ranges

<1.04mmol/L is lower risk
1.04mmol/L - 1.52mmol/L is borderline high
1.55mmol/L and over is optimal

LDL (Bad) Cholesterol

LDL in the blood stream can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. The plaque it forms can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible which can lead to heart attach or stroke.

LDL Cholesterol Ranges

<2.59mmol/L is optimal
2.60mmol/L - 3.34mmol/L is near optimal
3.35mmol/L - 4.11mmol/L is borderline high
4.12mmol/L - 4.89mmol/L is high
4.90 mmol/L and over is very high

Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a type of fat that the body uses to store energy so high levels can be as a result of inactivity, smoking, alcohol consumption, being overweight/obese and from a diet high in carbohydrates.

Triglyceride Ranges

<1.69mmol/L is normal
1.70mmol/L - 2.24mmol/L is bordeline high
2.25mmol/L - 5.63mmol/L is high
5.64mmol/L and over is very high

Running a Test

Insert the MEMo Chip into the top of thr Cardiochek meter
Insert the strip when INSERT STRIP is displays on-screen
When APPLY SAMPLE is diplayed, apply the whole blood sample to into the blood application window using a pipette
Within 2 minutes the result will appear on the display
Discard the stip

For use with the Cardiochek PA Meter.

CardioChek PA Meter