From taking a hospital test and using CardioChek within 30 minutes of each other:
Triglycerides- Hospital test 17% higher than CardioChek. Cholesterol- Hospital test 8% lower than CardioChek.
A substantial difference. But you can still track TRENDS (whether blood levels are rising or falling over time) and that's important to know.
"Test results vary even among doctors/labs"
2009-02-25
- Reviewed By User: AFO3SMS8PPKKD
Before anyone trashes their device, try having two or more tests done by different doctors/lab. You'll find that the triglyceride levels can vary greatly among the labs also.
"This is just the base unit"
2009-01-28
- Reviewed By User: AFWH5WFFA1GWU
If you're considering this item disregard the product description section that says there are Total, Trig, and HDL strips included. They are not.
"CardioChek"
2008-11-14
- Reviewed By User: A1G0EXTBH1XX8X
This machine is like a lot of medical home test products and machines. You have to read the instructions and yes there is a little learning curve, but there are other home use products and machines more complicated and take a longer time to learn. This machine will work, perhaps not as accurate as the ones used in a physician office, but it gives a darn good ball park number for cholesterol numbers. There is another model, the PA model - about $300 to $400 higher - for use in a Physicians office, and the only difference I see, the PA model has a printer connection and printer software. I am both a retired medical professional and a patient who fights high cholesterol and blood sugar, good to take some test at home and not run to a physicians office or a referal to a lab.
Had heard a lot about this unit and its accuracy / speed. I have used Cholestrak to keep regular tabs on my cholestrol level for about 5 yrs and the results are close to lab tests.......it just takes too long for the test results. I wanted to buy CardioCheck system as its fast (2 min) and I could also check HDL and Triglicerides levels.
I read the manual thoroughly as there were several comments on Amazon.com that mentioned the unit being very sensitive to light. I have now taken about 9 readings and every one of them is way off. And YES I understand english and can follow the procedure.
I found this unit to be very unreliable and I got readings upwards of 90 + my actual cholestrol levels. I am going back to my cholestrak which has served my purpose well. I think the 15 min wait to get results is worth it when you atleast know its right.
On another note, I purchased it at my local WALMART store and it took a conference call between PTS technologies CS dept, Walmart Pharmacy Mgr and me to return the unit. Apparently, WALMART does not accept blood testing equipment back and when I repeatedly asked them to show me where it says so in their store - they walked me over to a corner and behind the counter, there was a small 3" x 4" sign. This is ridiculous but I guess now that I have finally (3 trips later) returned it, I am going to move on.
I tested it with 6 strips, everytime it showed over 330. Finally i went to the lab and got it tested - my total cholestrol was 190! Even on the day I went to lab i tested with the last strip and it showed 337 - This is a highly inaccurate instrument - stay away from it. Also, the front panel (with cardiochek logo) comes of easily - flimsy design.
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"This is just the base unit"
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