CardioChek PLUS - Expected Results and Reference Ranges; Cholesterol (Total) Expected Values; HDL Cholesterol Expected Values; Triglycerides Expected Values

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8. The blood drop should be a large drop at the fingerstick site to touch the tip of the capillary
tube. With 2 to 3 squeeze-and-release motions, allow the horizontal fill of the capillary tube
without the introduction of bubbles or air spaces.
9. When the blood drop icon is over the Lipid Panel test strip, use the filled capillary tube and
plunger to hover over the blood application window of the test strip and deposit the entire
sample onto the blood application window while hovering. NOTE: Do NOT place the tip of
the capillary tube on the testing area.
10. The results will be displayed in about two (2) minutes. Press the NEXT button to display the
calculated LDL and other calculated results.
11. Remove test strip and discard.
The analyzer automatically shuts down after three minutes of idle time with no test strip
inserted.
VII. Expected Results
The expected or reference ranges recommended are shown below:
Cholesterol (Total) Expected Values
• Below 200 mg/dL (5.18 mmol/L) – desirable
• 200-239 mg/dL (5.18-6.20 mmol/L) – borderline to high
• 240 mg/dL (6.21 mmol/L) and above – high
HDL Cholesterol Expected Values
• Below 40 mg/dL (1.04 mmol/L) – low HDL (High risk for Coronary Disease)
• 60 mg/dL (1.55 mmol/L) and above – high HDL (Low risk for Coronary Disease)
Triglycerides Expected Values
• Below 150 mg/dL (1.70 mmol/L) – normal
• 150-199 mg/dL (1.70-2.25 mmol/L) – borderline high
• 200-499 mg/dL (2.26-5.64 mmol/L) – high
• 500 mg/dL and above (5.65 mmol/L) – very high
Glucose Expected Values
• Below 50 mg/dL (<2.78 mmol/L) – may indicate a serious medical condition
• 50-240 mg/dL (2.78-13.32 mmol/L) – target values specifically appropriate to the patient
should be determined by their physician
• Greater than 240 mg/dL (>13.32) – may indicate a serious medical condition
LDL Cholesterol Expected Values
• Below 100 mg/dL (2.59 mmol/L) – optimal
• 100-129 mg/dL (2.59-3.35 mmol/L) – near optimal
• 130-159 mg/dL (3.36-4.12 mmol/L) – borderline high
• 160-189 mg/dL (4.13-4.90 mmol/L) – high
• 190 mg/dL and above (4.91 mmol/L) – very high
LDL can be calculated as {cholesterol – HDL – (triglycerides/5)}. Calculated LDL is an estimation
of LDL and valid only if triglycerides level is 400 mg/dL or below.