Fast turn-around time, reliable results. In just two minutes, the CardioChek® PA POC cholesterol testing system puts the specific patient data you need in-hand. Plus it?s cost-efficient and user-friendly. All of which establishes CardioChek PA as the standard in POC cholesterol testing.
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Buy 12 Cholesterol, HDL, Glucose Test Strips and get an included CardioChek PA Device*
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The CardioChek PA is a state-of-the-art, hand-held, battery-operated, software-driven reflectance spectrophotometer.
Easy to use. Two buttons do it all!
Results in just two minutes
Battery operated, no power source necessary
Portable, palm-sized, easy to ship and store
Large digital readout
Meets NCEP guidelines for accuracy and precision
Factory-calibrated and ready to use
Can be programmed to display in six languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese
CLIA-waved
FDA-cleared
CRMLN-certified
CE-marked
PTS Panels® Test Strips
PTS Panels Test Strips are composed of several layers of filters and reagent-impregnated membranes in a plastic carrier. Each membrane layer performs specific functions to process and facilitate chemical reactions. The dry chemistry membranes are stable at room temperature (except creatinine). Please see below for details of available tests and panels.
MEMo Chip®
Each package of PTS Panels Test Strips contains a color-coded MEMo Chip. When inserted into the top of the CardioChek PA instrument, the MEMo Chip performs the following functions:
Reads the test strip expiration date
Tells the instrument which test(s) to run
Contains the calibration curve and lot number for the specific Test Strip
Controls the test sequence and timing
Establishes the measurement range for the test
Distinct Advances in Professional Cholesterol Testing - CardioChek PA
Fast - The turn-around time with the CardioChek® PA system is less than half that of the most commonly used point-of-care (POC) cholesterol testing product, and up to two days faster than send-out testing. Just two minutes for an entire lipid profile.
Easy - Simpler operation means less training time and fewer user errors. The CardioChek PA POC instrument is a portable, battery-operated, handheld unit that is so comfortable and intuitively easy to use, it allows you, the medical professional, to focus on something far more important. The patient.
Efficient - Faster turn-around time in a screening environment offers the potential to double your productivity. The CardioChek PA POC instrument?s compact size and light weight make it economical to ship and store multiple units. And PTS Panels® Test Strips have long shelf-life and no refrigeration requirement, so there?s very little waste.
Differential Diagnostic Tool - CardioChek PA is an effective tool to assist Healthcare Professionals in the differential diagnosis of lipid disorders in accordance with:
National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)
Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III)
Recognized international diagnostic and treatment parameters
As a screening tool, CardioChek PA provides the flexibility to customize the diagnostic panel for your clients.
Therapy Management - NCEP, through the revised ATP III guidelines, has established the target for cholesterol-lowering therapy ? LDL. CardioChek PA provides you with the ultimate solution ? the CardioChek PA direct LDL test. You now have a fast, accurate means of making treatment decisions or reinforcing compliance for your patients.
NCEP
The CardioChek PA System, properly used, produces lipid results that meet the accuracy guidelines established by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Length: 5.5 in. (14.0cm)
Width: 3.0 in. (7.6 cm)
Height: 1.0 in. (2.5 cm)
Weight: 6.5 oz. (184.27 g)
Requires 2 AAA batteries
CLIA Waived
CE Labeled
The CardioChek PA system is simple and convenient to use. It?s the fastest, most user-friendly method to accurately determine lipid values at point-of-care. And although the CardioChek PA system is CLIA-waived for use by self-trained or minimally trained users, we urge you to take advantage of these training aids to learn proper techniques.
How is a blood sample collected?
Use capillary tubes or collectors to collect fingerstick whole blood. Venous whole blood samples can be collected in EDTA tubes (lavender tops) or heparin tubes (green tops).
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How much blood is needed for each test strip?
Single chemistry tests (Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, Glucose, and Ketone), require 15 µL of whole blood.
Lipid Panel tests require 35-40 µL of whole blood.
Chol+Glu test panels require 25-30 µL of whole blood.
The CardioChek PA POC instrument automatically calculates LDL values when using Lipid Panel Test Strips or the Direct LDL test strip.
If using individual test chemistries with CardioChek PA POC instrument, first test Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides using new, unused test strips. Then use the following formula to calculate:
LDL Cholesterol = Total Cholesterol - HDL - (Triglycerides/5)
Or, click here to access the CardioChek LDL calculator
How do you change the settings for the CardioChek PA POC instrument?
To change the settings on a Cardiochek PA or CardioChek analyzer, go to the USER SET prompt and press the "Enter" button. Follow the prompts.
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What if the test results are in decimals or appear to be higher or lower than expected?
The UNITS menu needs to be reset from INTL to US or vice versa. To change units:
Press the "Enter" button until RUN TEST is displayed.
Press the "Next" button until USER SET displays.
Press the "Enter" button once and then press the "Next" button until UNITS displays.
Press the "Enter" button to view units (either US or INTL). Press the "Enter" button to accept current setting or the "Next" button followed by the "Enter" button to change the units.
What if the CardioChek PA POC instrument reads CHECK STRIP FAILED?
Inspect the optical glass in the analyzer where the test strip is inserted. Is it clean, dry and free from fingerprints? If not, clean with alcohol wipe and dry completely with gauze or lint-free cloth or tissue.
Is the check strip damaged or dirty? If so, clean with soap & water or alcohol wipe, or replace.
Has the strip been inserted right side up along the guides?
Has the meter been dropped or stored in extreme conditions?
Is the analyzer being operated inside, away from direct sun or lamp light?
Have you checked the batteries?
Important: Do not report results until check strip passes
What if the CardioChek PA POC instrument reads "< or >" or another unexpected result occurs?
Results are above or below measuring range.
High temperatures affect the strips. Has the vial of strips been stored in extreme conditions?
Has the vial been tightly capped immediately after removing the test strip? (The test strips should not be removed from the vial for long periods of time because the strips are adversely affected by humidity.)
Is the comparative laboratory method the same as the CardioChek method?
Are you using whole blood? (Ketone is the only test strip that uses whole blood, serum, or plasma. All other test strips require fingerstick whole blood or venous whole blood collected in either EDTA or heparin tubes.)
Is an adequate sample size used? Too much or too little blood may give an inaccurate result. Check your package insert for the correct sample size. (Most single tests require 15 µL; multiple test panels require 25 µL - 40 µL.) A capillary blood collector, capillary tube, or pipet must be used to ensure accurate dosing.
Did you apply blood to the test strip with the test strip inserted in the analyzer? If not, the analyzer may not produce correct results.
Have you changed the batteries?
Does the check strip pass?
Has the optical glass in the analyzer (where the strip is inserted) been cleaned properly?
Check the back of the strip after testing. The membrane must be a uniform color. If there are any blotches, the test results may be affected. Test again with a fresh, unused test strip
What if the CardioChek PA POC instrument reads LOT EXPIRED?
What is the expiration date on the vial of strips?
If the strips are not past their expiration date, check to make sure the date on the analyzer is set correctly. To check the date:
Press the "Enter" button until you see the RUN TEST display.
Press the "Next" button until USER SET displays.
Press the "Enter" button once and then press the "Next" button until SET DATE displays.
Press the "Enter" button three times to display MONTH, DAY and YEAR.
To change the date, follow steps 1-4 above, but press the "Next" button followed by the "Enter" button to change the date. (Or you can turn the CardioChek off and turn it on and watch the display until the date is displayed.)
What if the CardioChek PA POC instrument will not recognize the MEMo Chip®? How should the MEMo Chip be inserted?
Is the MEMo Chip installed properly? The notched side of the MEMo Chip faces up.
Was the chip inserted before the analyzer was turned on? If so, press the "Enter" button twice so the analyzer can recognize that the MEMo Chip has been inserted.
What should be done if the Control Solution received does not correlate to the value for the lot of test strips received?
The Control Solution was most likely manufactured and distributed prior to the lot of strips that you have. Click here to find the Control Solutions Range Values on this website.
You may also call PTS Customer Service at:
+1 (877) 870-5610 (toll free inside US)
+1 (317) 870-5610 (outside US)
