What cholesterol test can be performed at point of care?

Cholesterol, LDL, HDL and Triglycerides tests are available on a CLIA-waived point of care test platform that uses a whole blood and a small sample size with results available in minutes!

What is the formula for Friedewald equation?

The Friedewald equation was developed in 1972 and estimates LDL-C as: total cholesterol (TC) minus high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) minus triglycerides (TG)/5, with the latter term serving as an estimate for very low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (VLDL-C).

How does point of care testing work?

Point-of-care testing, also known as near-patient testing, typically means carrying out a test using a device or test kit in the presence of the patient and without the need to send a sample to a laboratory. Many new point-of-care devices utilise technological advancement to improve the quality of care.

How accurate is CardioChek?

Results: The CardioChek PA analyzer was substantially inaccurate for LDL cholesterol (-25.9% bias), HDL cholesterol (-8.2% bias) and TC (-15.9% bias). Moreover, those patients at higher risk of complications from hyperlipidaemia were most likely to be misclassified into a lower risk category.

What is a CardioChek machine?

The CardioChek Plus test system is a small, portable analyzer and test strip system intended for multiple-patient use in professional healthcare settings . This system should only be used with single-use, auto-disabling lancing devices . This system is for in vitro diagnostic use only .

How often should the optics check cassette be tested?

once per day
The Optics Check Cassette with known reflectance values is used to check the optics of each analyzer once per day before samples are tested and after the Cholestech LDX System has been moved or serviced. The assigned values are stamped on each Optics cassette. Record the results in the Optics Check Daily Log. 1.

How do you calculate LDL and HDL cholesterol?

The traditional Friedewald equation estimates LDL cholesterol this way: total cholesterol minus HDL cholesterol minus triglycerides divided by five. For simplicity’s sake, the formula applies a one-size-fits-all factor of five to everyone.

What is LDL Friedewald?

Are point-of-care lipid testing devices accurate?

Comparing the Accuracy of 2 Point-of-Care Lipid Testing Devices Both screening devices operated within industry accuracy standards. Both screening devices operated within industry accuracy standards.

How do I use the Cholestech LDX™ system?

Insert the cassette and press the RUN button. The Cholestech LDX™ System offers efficient and economical point of care testing for cholesterol and related lipids, and blood glucose to serve as diagnostic tools that provide information for immediate risk assessment and therapeutic monitoring of heart disease and diabetes.

How do you use a capillary tube analyzer?

Unique safeguards, automated checks and calibrations help ensure analyzer integrity and accurate results and eliminate user error. Perform a fingerstick and collect the sample with a capillary tube within 10 seconds. Dispense the sample into the test cassette. Insert the cassette and press the RUN button.