PTS Diagnostics PTS PANELS™ HDL Cholesterol Test Strips

Description

• PTS PANELS HDL Cholesterol Test strips provide a quantitative measurement of High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol
• This system is intended to assist in screening for decreased HDL cholesterol, a risk factor in coronary heart disease
• HDL Cholesterol, often referred to as “good cholesterol”, is an important component of a lipid profile
• A low HDL indicates increased risk of coronary heart disease, while a high HDL indicates decreased risk
• A MEMo Chip™ is provided with each package of test strips and must be properly inserted into the analyzer before any test can be run The MEMo Chip contains test name,calibration curve, lot number and test strip expiration date After the test strip is inserted into the analyzer and blood applied to the strip, test results are displayed in about a minute Individuals should consult their healthcare professional with any questions about HDL levels and when to use this test.