CardioChek Portable Blood Test System

by CardioChek

Product Features

• Blood testing device monitors cholesterol
• Health management system in the palm of your hand
• Provides a wide range of blood testing in a portable, easy-to-use system
• Displays the results of your blood test in about one minute
• As new tests become approved, the device is easily upgraded to include new test chemistries

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The CardioChek Blood Testing Device helps monitor cholesterol. With the CardioChek instrument and the PTS panels test strips, you now have an entire health management system in the palm of your hand. The CardioChek is a hand-held medical diagnostics system that monitors key health indicators, including total cholesterol,

Monitor your blood with the CardioChek device. View larger.

HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, plus blood glucose and ketones -- all in the comfort of your own home. The CardioChek blood testing device provides the tools for meeting cholesterol screening management guidelines. Only PTS can provide this wide of a range of whole blood testing in a portable, easy-to-use system, with clinically accurate results.

The system includes a meter instrument, but you'll have to purchase the test strips to meet your needs. This simple blood test system displays the results of your blood test in about one minute, with accurate results every time. Unlike other systems that only test one specific health indicator -- such as cholesterol or blood glucose -- the CardioChek meter allows you to test a range of key health indicators. And, because of CardioChek's modular PTS panels technology, the device can never become obsolete; it is designed to run new tests as they are developed.

The CardioChek home health test kit may reduce your risk from the complications of heart disease. Most important is good glycemic control through diet, exercise, blood monitoring and medication. The CardioChek glucose monitor and cholesterol tester is the first and only complete health management product that can perform multiple tests on one device. Color-coded strips and MEMo chips provide easy identification and correct calibration. As new tests become approved, the device is easily upgraded to include new test chemistries.

You'll find this device to be useful and discreet as it provides you with all the information you need to for effective cholesterol screen management. CardioChek is one of the only devices on the market that provides this wide of a range of whole blood testing in a portable, easy-to-use system, with clinically accurate results in just a few short minutes. In addition to testing, the CardioChek also features an internal memory for storing results for quick and easy review.

1. Insert MEMo chip.

2. Insert a test strip.

3. Apply a blood sample.

4. Read the results.

Product Description

The CardioChek Cholesterol Monitoring System and the CardioChek Test Strips enables you to manage your cardiovascular health in the convenience of your home. The CardioChek is a hand-held medical diagnostics system to monitor key health indicators including total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. The CardioChek provides the information tools for meeting cholesterol screening guidelines. Only CardioChek provides this wide of a range of whole blood testing on a portable, easy to use system, with clinically accurate results in minutes. The CardioChek device also features the internal result storage for quick easy review. (Test strips sold separately.)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 2.5 x 7 inches ; 11 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BN9HR8
• UPC: 381930730015
• Item model number: 09010
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,361 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #9 in Health & Personal Care > Medical Supplies & Equipment > Tests > Health Tests > Cholesterol Tests

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very inaccurate, November 18, 2006

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drpee "drpee" (Glendale, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CardioChek Portable Blood Test System (Health and Beauty)

I've used the CardioChek 6 times, and had my cholesterol checked at a doctor's office during the same period. My cholesterol levels according to the doctor's tests are always around 200. With the CardioChek they vary by as much as 90 points. It is a lot of trouble (and expensive) to purchase 3 sets of test strips and stab myself 3 times to test total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, and Triglycerides. No test strips are included in the package when I purchased the CardioChek. The box says "includes check strips" but those are something other than test strips.

64 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars bad test strips, November 12, 2006

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vmkzoo - See all my reviews

This review is from: CardioChek Portable Blood Test System (Health and Beauty)

I bought this product and the accuracy depends on having good test strips.
I simultaneously had bloodwork at the Doctor's office when I did the test.
Except for the total cholesterol, all the other tests were off. The manual states to check for the blue color at the back of the test strips after the test is done. Except for total cholestrol the other test strips did not have a blue color. The test strips which are expensive were bad. I am planning on returning this product

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great home testing device, May 2, 2008

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Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CardioChek Portable Blood Test System (Health and Beauty)

We have owned this device for many years and use it fairly regularly. My boyfriend doesn't like doctors, so it's good to have the CardioChek device for nearly instant home testing whenever we wish. It's great!

The device is about the size of a long pack of cigarettes and is SUPER easy to use. You can buy a variety of test strips for it. We have the total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and Triglycerides tests. From these, you can also calculate your LDL levels quite easily.

You turn on the CardioChek, slide in whichever strip you want to use, and then add in a drop of blood. We have an AutoLancet which is a one-button push pen-like item that easily gets a drop of blood without much pain at all. Then you wait maybe 30 seconds, and the device tells you the exact number.

We haven't had any problems with this system at all. If anything, the problem we have is that I don't bleed easily and my blood refuses to leave my body :) I find that running my hand or foot under warm water for a few minutes helps out. My toes seem to work better than my fingers, and are less sensitive, too.

Highly recommended, we haven't had any problems with this at all in the many years of use.

NOTE: There are multiple entries in Amazon for this device. Take a look at the other entry to see all the positive reviews for it. Yes you have to calculate the LDL value. I don't think a quick test *exists* for LDL. Plus, you always want to know all four numbers. Just knowing your LDL wouldn't be enough. You would would always want to do 3 out of the 4 tests, and then calculate the fourth, even if they DID have a LDL test. That way you can know all four numbers (which you do need to know) but only pay for 3 tests (to save some money).

As far as the test's accuracy, I can only guess that some people are doing this test right after they eat a gigantic meal full of sugars and fats. These tests *are* affected by what you eat! Do them first thing in the morning, after you've had a "natural fast" (i.e. sleep, unless you sleep-eat) and you'll be fine.