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Cholestech Lipid Profile Glucose, 10/Bx

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CHOLESTECH LDX™ LIPID PROFILE•GLU CASSETTE

Lipid Profile GLU cassette measures total cholesterol (TC), a measure of the total amount of cholesterol in the blood, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol ("good cholesterol"), and triglycerides or TRG (fatty acids and glycerol that circulate in the blood and are stored as body fat) as well as glucose (GLU) a measure of blood sugar. Lipid Profile•GLU also calculates the TC/HDL ratio, non-HDL cholesterol, and estimates the level of LDL cholesterol ("bad cholesterol"). For use with the Alere Cholestech LDX® System.

Benefits

Rapid: Yields results in 5 minutes
Flexible: fingerstick or venous whole blood, plasma or serum sample
Convenient: Sample size is 40 μl
1 box of 10 tests

Country Of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Abbott
Number Of Tests: 10 Tests
Sold By: Box of 10
Time to Results: Yields results in 5 minutes

What makes the Cholestech Lipid Profile Glucose cassette a good choice for monitoring both cholesterol and glucose levels simultaneously?

The Cholestech Lipid Profile Glucose cassette is designed for simultaneous monitoring by measuring total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose, and it calculates various cholesterol ratios and estimates LDL cholesterol levels [Manufacturer Info].

How does using a sample from a fingerstick compare to venous whole blood in terms of accuracy and convenience with this device?

Using a fingerstick sample with this device offers convenience and rapid results suitable for both clinical and home settings, though venous blood might provide slightly more accuracy for certain parameters [Manufacturer Info].

If I’m a clinician who needs rapid results, in which situations would the 5-minute processing time be particularly beneficial?

The 5-minute processing time is particularly beneficial in urgent care settings, during patient consultations for immediate treatment decisions, and in monitoring chronic conditions efficiently [Product Specs].

Are there any specific storage instructions for these cassettes to ensure their accuracy and reliability?

While specific storage instructions are not provided, standard practice for similar diagnostic cassettes typically includes storing them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain accuracy and reliability [Industry Standards].

For a patient monitoring their lipid profile and glucose regularly at home, how intuitive and easy is this cassette to use?

Cholestech Lipid Profile Glucose, 10/Bx

Cholestech Lipid Profile Glucose, 10/Bx

Cholestech Lipid Profile Glucose, 10/Bx

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