Technology

The CardioChek® PA cholesterol testing system is...

...an easy to use, yet unique and proprietary technology. The system consists of the CardioChek PA POC instrument, PTS Panels® Test Strips and a MEMo Chip®. The underlying technology of the CardioChek PA System employs innovative technology to conduct sample preparation and complex chemical analysis based on clinical lab procedures. All in a simple, user-friendly format.

Benefits of CardioChek PA Technology

  • Reliable: Meets NCEP guidelines.
  • Fast: Results in approximately 2 minutes.
  • Portable: Hand-held and battery-operated.
  • Convenient: Test anywhere, anytime and store last 30 tests for recall.
  • Simple: Small sample (15-40µL, fingerstick or venous (EDTA or heparin)).
  • Versatile: Ability to test multiple-assay panels or individual tests.
  • Stable: Room temperature strip storage 18-24 months (no refrigeration required*).
  • Reimbursable: Covered by most US payers for medically-indicated testing.
  • Printer and Computer Connectivity: Optional
  • CLIA-waived*
  • FDA-cleared
  • CE-marked
  • CRMLN-certified

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 for health care professionals, allowing you to make differential diagnoses 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.

  1. *Creatinine Assay is not CLIA-waved and requires refrigeration.