PTS CardioChek Home Cholesterol Test System

by PTS Diagnostics • Model: PTS-1709

$179.00

HSA/FSA: Usually Eligible

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Key Features

Lab-quality lipid and glucose results delivered at the point of care in as little as 90 seconds.

Requires a minimal sample size of only 15-40 uL via a simple fingerstick.

Compact, battery-operated design allows for convenient mobile testing without a power cord.

Large LCD screen and simple two-button navigation ensure user-friendly operation for lay users.

Device Overview

The CardioChek Home Cholesterol Test System is a portable, handheld analyzer designed for consumers to accurately track lipid values between physician visits. Utilizing advanced reflectance photometry, it measures total cholesterol, HDL, and triglycerides while automatically calculating LDL and TC/HDL ratios. The system is recognized for its speed, delivering a full lipid panel in 90 seconds and single chemistry tests in 45 seconds.

Technical Specifications

Model Number PTS-1709

Manufacturer PTS Diagnostics

Connectivity

Usb

Category Cholesterol Test Kits

Panels Measured (total/LDL/HDL/triglycerides) Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides; Calculates LDL, TC/HDL ratio, and non-HDL cholesterol

Sample Type (fingerstick/venous) Fresh capillary whole blood from a fingertip fingerstick

Results Time (minutes) 1.5 minutes (90 seconds) for a full lipid panel; 0.75 minutes (45 seconds) for single analyte tests

Accuracy (±% vs lab) Meets National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines for precision and accuracy

Test Kit Contents CardioChek Home analyzer, MEMo Chip, 4 AA batteries, User Guide, and carrying case

FDA Clearance/CLIA Waiver FDA Cleared (K193406); CLIA-waived for home use

Shelf Life Industry-leading 20-month shelf life for test strips

Temperature Requirements Operating range: 50-104°F (10-40°C); Strips store at room temperature