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CardioChek PA Point-of-Care system
On-site cholesterol testing made easy
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On-site cholesterol testing made easy. The CardioChek PA allows you to perform a full lipid profile test with one sample in just a couple of minutes. The CardioChek PA is certified as part of the CRMLN program, a global cholesterol test standardisation program, offering you complete confidence in the results.
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. We invite you to find out more.
- Accurate results on the spot
- CRMLN cettified (Cholesterol Reference Method Laboratory Network)
- Most cost effective lipid profile test available
- Battery operated meaning it is truly portable
- Fast test time - just 2 minutes for a full lipid profile
- Room temperature strip storage until expiry (up to two years)
- Comprehensive range of test panels available
- The first Point of Care cholesterol analyser that offers direct LDL testing
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
| 14.0cm |
| 7.6 cm |
| 2.5 cm |
| 184.27 g |
| 2@AAA batteries |
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PTS Panels ... Multiple Test Strips
- Range: Total Cholesterol: 100-400 mg/dL (2.59-10.36 mmol/L)
HDL Cholesterol: 15-100 mg/dL (0.39-2.59 mmol/L)
Triglycerides: 50-500 mg/dL (0.56-5.65 mmol/L)
- Time: about 2 minutes
- Sample: 40 µL whole blood (fingerstick or venous)
- Analyzer: CardioChek PA only
- CLIA: Waived
- Range: Total Cholesterol: 100-400 mg/dL (2.59-10.36 mmol/L)
Glucose: 20-600 mg/dL (1.11-33.3 mmol/L)
- Time: about 2 minutes
- Sample: 25-30 µL whole blood (fingerstick or venous)
- Analyzer: CardioChek PA only
- CLIA: Waived
- Range: Total Cholesterol: 100-400 mg/dL (2.59-10.36 mmol/L)
HDL Cholesterol: 15-100 mg/dL (0.39-2.59 mmol/L)
- Time: about 2 minutes
- Sample: 30 µL whole blood (fingerstick or venous)
- Analyzer: CardioChek PA only
- CLIA: Waived
- Range: Total Cholesterol: 100-400 mg/dL (2.59-10.36 mmol/L)
HDL Cholesterol: 15-100 mg/dL (0.39-2.59 mmol/L)
Glucose: 20-600 mg/dL (1.11-3.33 mmol/L)
- Time: about 2 minutes
- Sample: 35-40 µL whole blood (fingerstick or venous)
- Analyzer: CardioChek PA only
- CLIA: Waived
- Range: Glucose: 20-600 mg/dL (1.11 -33.3 mmol/L)
HDL Cholesterol: 25-100 mg/dL (0.65-2.59 mmol/L)
Triglycerides: 50-500 mg/dL (0.56-5.65 mmol/L)
- Time: about 2 minutes
- Sample: 40 µL whole blood (fingerstick or venous)
- Analyzer: CardioChek PA only
- CLIA: Waived
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PTS Panels .... Individual Test Strips
- Range: 100-400 mg/dL (2.59-10.36 mmol/L)
- Time: about 2 minutes
- Sample: 15 µL whole blood (fingerstick or venous)
- Analyzer: CardioChek PA or CardioChek
- CLIA: Waived
- Range: 25-85 mg/dL (0.65-2.20 mmol/L)
- Time: about 2 minutes
- Sample: 15 µL whole blood (fingerstick or venous)
- Analyzer: CardioChek PA or CardioChek
- CLIA: Waived
- Range: 50-200 mg/dL (1.3-5.18 mmol/L)
- Time: about 2 minutes
- Sample: 15 µL whole blood (fingerstick or venous)
- Analyzer: CardioChek PA only
- CLIA: Waived
- Range: 2-70 mg/dL (0.19-6.72 mmol/L)
- Time: about 2 minutes
- Sample: 15 µL whole blood (fingerstick or venous)
- Analyzer: CardioChek PA or CardioChek
- CLIA: Waived
- Range: 50-500 mg/dL (0.56-5.65 mmol/L)
- Time: about 1 minute
- Sample: 15 µL whole blood (fingerstick or venous)
- Analyzer: CardioChek PA or CardioChek
- CLIA: Waived
- Range: 20-600 mg/dL (1.11-33.3 mmol/L)
- Time: about 1 minute
- Sample: 15 µL whole blood (fingerstick or venous)
- Analyzer: CardioChek PA or CardioChek
- CLIA: Waived
- Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
- Output: DCV6, 1.5A
- Length: 6.34 in. (16.10 cm)
- Width: 4.61 in. (11.70 cm)
- Height: 6.22 in. (15.79 cm)
- Weight: 1.14 lbs. (0.52 kg)
Printer Label Specifications: Size: 2 1/8" x 2 3/4" per label, 160 labels per roll
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- What if the CardioChek PA POC instrument reads CHECK STRIP FAILED?
- What if the CardioChek PA POC instrument reads "" or another unexpected result occurs?
- What if the CardioChek PA POC instrument reads LOT EXPIRED?
- What if the CardioChek PA POC instrument will not recognize the MEMo Chip®? How should the MEMo Chip be inserted?
- How can you get personalized, individual help?
- Inspect the optical glass in the analyzer where the test strip is inserted. Check to see if it is clean, dry and free from fingerprints. If not, clean with an alcohol wipe and dry completely with gauze or lint-free cloth or tissue.
- If the check strip is damaged or dirty, clean with soap & water or alcohol wipe; or replace.
- Make sure the strip is inserted right side up along the guides.
- If the meter has been dropped or stored in extreme conditions, the instrument may be damaged.
- Use the instrument indoors and away from direct sun or lamp light.
- Check the batteries. Replace if necessary.
- "" indicates that the results are above or below measuring range.
- High temperatures affect the strips. Always store the strips at 68 – 86° F (20 – 30° C).
- Tightly cap the vial immediately after removing a test strip. Test strips should not be removed from the vial for long periods of time because the strips are adversely affected by humidity.
- Use only whole blood, either fingerstick or venous, for all CardioChek tests except Ketones. The whole blood is collected in EDTA or heparin tubes. The Ketone strip can use whole blood, serum or plasma.
- Use an adequate sample size. Too much or too little blood may give an inaccurate result. Check the package insert for the correct sample size.
- 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.
- Creatinine tests require 20 µL of whole blood.
- A capillary blood collector, capillary tube, or pipet must be used to ensure accurate dosing.
- For accurate results, apply blood to the test strip with the test strip inserted in the CardioChek POC instrument.
- Check the batteries. Replace if necessary.
- Inspect the optical glass in the analyzer where the test strip is inserted. Check to see if it is clean, dry and free from fingerprints. If not, clean with an alcohol wipe and dry completely with gauze or lint-free cloth or tissue.
- 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.
- Check 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 instrument 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.)
- Make sure the notched side of the MEMo Chip faces up.
- If the chip was inserted before the analyzer was turned on, press the "Enter" button twice so the analyzer can recognize that the MEMo Chip has been inserted.
- Contact POCD Customer Service on 1800 640 075
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