Pts Panels Screening Panel Test Strips (CHOL, HDL and Glu) Pack of 15

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Pts Panels Screening Panel Test Strips (CHOL, HDL and GLU) – Pack of 15

PTS Panels Screening Panel Test Strips provide fast, point-of-care measurements of total cholesterol (CHOL), HDL-cholesterol (HDL) and glucose (GLU) from a small fingerstick capillary blood sample. Designed for use with compatible CardioChek® analyzers, each single-use strip contains dry-chemistry reagents that develop a colour signal read by the meter’s reflectance photometry, returning clear, numeric results in minutes. Ideal for community screenings, pharmacy clinics and workplace programs, these 15 test strips help you screen risk factors efficiently and document results for follow-up with a healthcare professional.

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Active Reagents / Test Chemistry

Single-use, dry-chemistry panel (3 analytes on one strip). Exact composition varies by lot—refer to your vial insert.

• Cholesterol panel: enzymes such as cholesterol esterase, cholesterol oxidase, and a peroxidase/chromogen system for colorimetric detection of total cholesterol.

• HDL panel: selective chemistry utilizing precipitants/selective detergents with enzymatic colorimetry to quantify HDL-cholesterol.

• Glucose panel: enzyme system (e.g., glucose oxidase or glucose dehydrogenase) with mediator/chromogen for colorimetric detection of blood glucose.

• Lot-specific calibration (e.g., a MEMo-style code chip) typically provided with each lot for automatic analyzer setup.

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Reasons to Use

• Three tests on one strip (CHOL, HDL, GLU) for efficient cardiometabolic screening.

• Fingerstick convenience—minimal sample volume, rapid results at the point of care.

• Compatible with CardioChek analyzers for automated timing, reading and data storage.

• Supports guideline-style risk discussions (lipids + glucose) and referral decisions.

Reasons Not to Use

• Do not use without a compatible CardioChek analyzer and the lot calibration chip/instructions.

• Not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment—abnormal results require confirmatory laboratory testing.

• Do not use expired, moisture-exposed, damaged or refrigerated/frozen strips.

• Use only with fresh capillary whole blood unless the insert explicitly permits other sample types.

• Certain conditions (e.g., extreme haematocrit, dehydration) or interfering substances may affect accuracy.

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Advantages

• Multi-analyte panel reduces time, cost and consumables versus separate tests.

• Rapid turnaround supports real-time education and counselling.

• Small sample volume with simple capillary collection.

• On-meter QC prompts & lot coding streamline workflow and reduce setup errors.

Disadvantages

• Screening only—results are semi-quantitative/quantitative for triage but not definitive diagnoses.

• Requires specific analyzer compatibility; cannot be read visually.

• Ongoing consumable cost (single-use strips, lancets, controls).

• Accuracy relies on technique, storage and calibration.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Which meters are these strips compatible with?
A: PTS Panels Screening Panel strips are designed for CardioChek-family analyzers that support combined CHOL/HDL/GLU panels. Check your analyzer model and the strip insert to confirm compatibility.

Q: Do I need to code the meter?
A: Yes—use the lot-specific calibration chip (often included with the strip lot). Insert it once per lot per analyzer, following on-screen prompts.

Q: What sample is required?
A: Use a fresh fingertip capillary whole-blood drop. Fill the strip’s sample application area as directed—avoid squeezing the finger excessively.

Q: Is fasting required?
A: Follow your program protocol. Many lipid screenings are done fasting for comparability, but community programs may accept non-fasting with appropriate interpretation.

Q: How long do results take?
A: Typically a few minutes per panel once the sample is applied and the analyzer countdown completes.

Q: How should I interpret results?
A: Use analyzer readouts as a screening tool. Refer abnormal or borderline values for confirmatory laboratory tests and medical follow-up.

Q: Do I need quality control?
A: Yes—run liquid controls at the frequency specified by your quality system (new lot, new operator, per shift/day, etc.). Document all QC.

Q: Storage and handling?
A: Keep strips in the original vial/foil, tightly closed with desiccant, at room temperature within the range specified on the label. Protect from heat, humidity and light. Do not refrigerate/freeze.

Q: Shelf life after opening?
A: Use strips before the expiry date and within the in-use period stated in the insert. Recap immediately after removing a strip.

Q: Can I use venous blood or serum?
A: Unless the insert explicitly permits other sample types, use capillary whole blood only.

Q: What about interferences?
A: High haematocrit, severe dehydration, lipaemia, certain drugs or vitamin C can affect some enzyme systems. Consult the lot insert for known interferences.

Q: Safety and waste?
A: Treat all blood and materials as biohazardous. Dispose of lancets and contaminated items in approved sharps/clinical waste containers.

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL ON THE PRODUCT AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE UNLESS DIRECTED BY YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.

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