by PTS Diagnostics • Model: PTS-1709
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.
Eligibility may vary by provider and plan. Check with your HSA/FSA administrator for specific details.
Evidence-based evaluation by medical professionals
"The CardioChek Home system is a robust and user-friendly diagnostic tool that provides clinical-grade lipid results with exceptional reagent shelf life."
The PTS CardioChek Home Cholesterol Test System is a high-performance reflectance photometer specifically optimized for lay users. Utilizing the same core technology as the professional CardioChek PA, it offers quantitative measurements of Total Cholesterol, HDL, and Triglycerides from a single fingerstick sample. The system is characterized by its industry-leading 20-month strip shelf life and the fact that reagents do not require refrigeration, making it highly suitable for long-term home health management. Engineering features include a simplified user interface with larger LCD text and a lot-specific MEMo chip that automates calibration. While it demonstrated a clinical accuracy of plus or minus 8 percent against laboratory standards-slightly lower than its professional hybrid counterparts-it remains one of the most reliable CLIA-waived home monitors on the market. It is important to note that LDL cholesterol is calculated rather than directly measured, and results may be limited if triglyceride levels exceed 400 mg/dL.
Ranked #9 of 18 clinically evaluated cholesterol test kits devices
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Best standard price for the base Home analyzer system.
Authorized PTS dealer; FSA/HSA eligible.
