CardioChek Blood Testing Device for Cholesterol and Diabetes

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Product Features

• Easy-to-Use blood testing device monitors cholesterol and diabetes
• Health management system in the palm of your hand
• Test cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, glucose and ketones from a simple finger stick
• Menu driven operation.

Product Description

Product Description

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, 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 and diabetes management guidelines. Only PTS can provide this wide of a range of whole blood testing on a portable, easy to use system, with clinically accurate results. The system includes a meter instrument as well as test strip. This easy-to-use blood test system displays the results of your blood test in about one minute, with accurate results every time. The CardioChek blood testing device features internal result storage for quick easy review. 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. Includes instrument, carrying case, batteries & users guide. (Test strips, capillary tubes and capillary plungers sold separately)

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000FSOD14
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #101,027 in Health & Personal Care (See Bestsellers in Health & Personal Care)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable flexibility for testing at home., January 17, 2008

By	C. Ruppelt (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love having this device at home, and being able to test any time I want to, rather then having to make an appointment with the lab and fighting about copay etc.

I test for Cholesterol, HDL and Triglyceride on this unit. I also test for Glucose, but I do that on another system.

The only downside with this system is that you need to make three seperate tests (meaning you have to use three different strips) to get the three values. To not have to prick my fingers three times in a row, I use a depper setting for the pin, so I can still squeeze blood out of the prick for the third test (yes, it hurts!). It takes a total of about 3 minutes or so to get the unit started, setup and through each test, so you have to be patient. It does take some getting used to the first couple of times before you get the hang of applying the blood. That's why I still test glucose on another system that need less blood and where it's easier to apply. Also the test strips for this unit are not really cheap. The application of the blood and the strip price make this a 4-1/2 stars in my mind rather then a full 5 stars.

All in all this is a solid product, and I am very happy about the flexibility it gives me. I can test every couple of weeks now, which gives me the advantage of tying my values to life style changes and food choices.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not very accurate, August 5, 2008

By	Beaux Pilgrim - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My mother-in-law has this unit. I did the test at her home and received a total of 169. The next day I did a lab test and got a reading of 205. I am sure the lab test was correct. 36 points is to much of a difference to me.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Thi is suck company and suck item, May 11, 2009

By	Goni "Gonim007" (NY) - See all my reviews

This company is thief i think they sale use stuf for new, cheap s.
Do not waist money and time plz, to buy enything here.