CARDIOVASCULAR PREVENTION
CHOLESTEROL TEST
Check the concentration of cholesterol in blood to verify abnormally high levels.
INDICATED FOR
Adults with a healthy lifestyle.
WHY SHOULD I PERFORM THE TEST?
Cholesterol is produced by the liver and absorbed mostly from food. It contributes to forming cellular membranes, neurons and hormones. The normal level of cholesterol should be lower than 200 mg/dl; in case of higher levels the risk of heart attack and arteriosclerosis is increased.
High cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for developing heart disease and having a heart attack. It is important to find out what your levels are because lowering high cholesterol reduces your risk of heart attack.
Checking the level of cholesterol in the blood is a very good tool for verifying our own health status and eventually taking the required preventive actions.
HOW DOES IT WORK ?
The Test uses an enzymatic method and gives a quantitative result of the level of cholesterol in blood.
1) The sample is a drop of blood taken with the painless sterile lancet contained in the box.
2) Obtain a big drop of blood by squeezing the finger.
3) Put the drop of blood on the indicated point on the card.
4) Wait for 3 minutes and read the result on the corresponding colored position.
CONTENT: 1 sealed aluminum pouch containing 1 test-card and a desiccant, 1 painless sterile lancet for blood sampling, instructions for use.
