- Cholesterol test is a product for the rapid and easy examination of blood cholesterol levels at home. Just prick your finger and apply a drop of blood to the test in the designated area to get a reliable score.
Composition of the package:
The package contains a foil envelope containing a test and a humectant, a sterile lancet, a dressing patch, and a test manual.
Action: The
proper functioning of the test is conditioned by the content of the corresponding enzymes, such as cholesterol esterase, peroxidase and cholesterol oxidase. These substances, after the application of a drop of blood, react with the cholesterol contained in it, and the color of the resulting compound is proportional to the amount of cholesterol.
Keep in mind that the substances used in the test are of animal origin and can therefore be potentially infectious. However, using the test in accordance with the instructions completely eliminates the danger.
indications:
Cholesterol test is used to test blood cholesterol levels at home. It is especially recommended for people exposed to atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke.
How to use:
The test should be performed on an empty stomach. This means that you should not eat or drink for 12 hours before the test.
In the beginning, prick the finger contained in the sterile lancet, place a drop of blood in the indicated area and remove the protective foil after three minutes. Then match the color of the result to the color scale and read the result.