--- product_id: 770003 title: "CardioChek Analyzer Starter Cholesterol kit with 3 Count Cholesterol Test Strips by PTS Panels" brand: "cardiochek" price: "£1.85" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/770003-cardiochek-analyzer-starter-cholesterol-kit-with-3-count-cholesterol-test store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Includes 3 count test strips per type 3 test types: Total Cholesterol, HDL, Triglycerides 9 lancets & 9 capillaries for multiple tests CardioChek Analyzer Starter Cholesterol kit with 3 Count Cholesterol Test Strips by PTS Panels **Brand:** cardiochek **Price:** £1.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ❤️‍🩹 Take control of your heart health—because your future deserves precision today! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CardioChek Analyzer Starter Cholesterol kit with 3 Count Cholesterol Test Strips by PTS Panels by cardiochek - **How much does it cost?** £1.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/770003-cardiochek-analyzer-starter-cholesterol-kit-with-3-count-cholesterol-test) ## Best For - cardiochek enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cardiochek brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ready-to-Test Kit:** Includes analyzer, test strips, lancets, and capillaries—everything you need to start monitoring immediately. - • **Comprehensive Lipid Panel:** Measure total cholesterol, HDL, and triglycerides all in one kit for full heart health insights. - • **Precision Sampling System:** Supplied capillary pipettes ensure accurate 15µL blood samples for reliable results every time. - • **Lab-Grade Accuracy at Home:** Results within 4% of lab readings, empowering you to track your cardiovascular health confidently. - • **Efficient Multi-Test Capability:** Perform all three tests with a single finger prick when organized, saving time without compromising accuracy. ## Overview The CardioChek Analyzer Starter Cholesterol Kit by PTS Panels is a professional-grade home testing system that measures total cholesterol, HDL, and triglycerides using dedicated test strips and precise capillary sampling. Designed for accuracy comparable to lab results, it includes an analyzer, 3-count test strips for each lipid type, 9 lancets, and 9 capillaries, enabling convenient, multi-test monitoring with a single finger prick. Ideal for proactive millennials seeking reliable, at-home cardiovascular insights. ## Description CardioChek Starter ST Kit measures total cholesterol, HDL, and triglycerides. Kit includes analyzer, box of 3 total, box of 3 HDL, box of 3 trig strips, 9 lancets, 9 capillaries. Review: >> DOES THE JOB - EVALUATION > Once you’ve done a couple of tests, it is easy and straightforward. The results appear to be accurate. COMPARING THE PRIMA AND CARDIOCHEK METERS > The CardioChek takes fairly large volume of blood (a drop a full 1/8+" in diameter), the Prima considerably less. The Prima meter is ~1/3 the size of the Cardiochek, and therefore perhaps easier for travel. The Prima meter is cheaper, and the test strips are only about ¼ the cost of CardioChek test strips. You can do a full lipid panel with a CardioChek meter (total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides, and calculated LDL), but you can ONLY do total cholesterol and triglycerides with the Prima meter. > Note that both meters require a separate blood sample for EACH test. The CardioChek requires 3 big (15ul each) blood samples (with three different test strips) for all three tests. The Prima requires 2 samples ( Unfortunately, the Prima meter does not come with capillary transfer pipettes, which in my experience are essential in order to collect a large enough sample and transfer it to the test strip in the limited time allowed. See my review of the Prima meter. CAUTIONS AND TIPS > Technically the Prima does not require capillary transfer pipettes in order to transfer an exact volume of blood (although I very strongly recommend their use), because the test chamber is closed. However, the CardioChek does REQUIRE the use of 15ul pipettes because the test chamber is open. Never try to use the CardioChek without capillary pipettes. Do NOT use capillary pipettes of greater or lesser volumes with the CardioChek meter. > The Prima meter checks that both the test chip and test strip type (total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides) and batch numbers match – which is very important. Apparently the CardioChek does not do this check – so, you’ve gotta be alot more careful with the CardioChek, and actually manually check that the test type (these are color coded to match, red, blue, and green) and batch numbers DO match. IMPORTANT -- When you finish a box of test strips, DISCARD the test chip which came with them. > WHICH TESTS? Note that you do NOT have to do all three tests, unless you want to calculate your LDL score. If you are only interested in total cholesterol or only in your triglycerides, those are the only tests you need to do. I'm concerned with my triglyceride level, so I run only the triglyceride tests. > Triglyceride (and probably other cholesterol) can vary widely, even from hour to hour. The current (recently changed) official SOP recommendation to screen for high triglycerides is non-fasting (so your physician may tell you that), but the purpose of that “officially recommended” recommendation is to promote "compliance" (to make it easier for you) --- NOT to improve accuracy. So, especially if you are trying to fine-tune your eating habits and medications, it is best to do a test while fasting and at the same time of day each time. Practically speaking, that means first thing in the morning. If you are a little spacy (as I am) before your second cup of coffee (I easy forget that I had even planned to take a triglyceride reading) -- then I suggest laying out the meter and all your supplies the night before. Set out everything (including gauss or tissue) exactly as you'll need it, best on a clean paper towel. The only exception is the test strips, leave them in their tubes until a few minutes before the test. But have the tubes (and test chips) out and ready. > You can do all three tests with only lancing your fingertip once, if you are organized. See "STEPS" below. > Work efficiently, but don't rush the test. Wash (or soak) your hands in warm (to hot) water first to get the blood flowing before you use the lancet. It is advisable to use an alcohol wipe after washing -- but if you do, be sure all the alcohol has evaporated before you use the lancet. Don't squeeze the blood out, instead just let in flow --- but you can gently "milk" your finger. Don't rush -- if you just wait 10 or 20 seconds the flow will speed up on its own. Letting your hand hang down can increase the flow. Regardless of the test (but particularly for the cholesterol tests), it is best to wipe off the first droplet of blood from your finger, and wait for a second droplet to form. > Read the instructions for using capillary transfer pipettes. You do NOT "suck up" the blood -- that is do not squeeze the bulb to "suck up" blood from your finger. In fact, do NOT even hold the pipette by the bulb. Just touch the droplet of blood obliquely (at an angle) with the pipette. The blood "automatically" flows to the "full mark" by capillary action. If you hold the pipette perpendicular (i.e., not at an angle), you'll plug the opening. If you don't get enough blood from the first drop of blood, you can squeeze a second droplet, and let the capillary action suck up the rest. EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES NEEDED > Test chip(s), > corresponding test strip(s), > gauss or tissues, > lancet, > alcohol wipes, > (optional if you wash your hands with soap and warm water); pipette (one for each test), > > paper and pencil to write down results. STEPS 1) Set out all components (best on a paper towel), 2) prepare lancet (i.e., take off the safety plug), 3) Insert test chip, 4) insert corresponding test strip, 5) wash hands in warm water, or 6) wipe finger with alcohol wipe, 7) wipe off excess alcohol with dry tissue, 8) prick finger with lancet, 9) let droplet form, 10) wipe off first droplet (doesn't have to be large), 11) let another droplet form, >⅛" diameter, 12) touch pipette obliquely on the drop until blood fills the capillary tube to the fill line, 13) press “O” button on the meter, 14) wait until “insert strip” appears, 15) transfer sample from the capillary pipette to the test strip. To perform another test, change the chip and test strip and continue with step 11. > Note that it is important to prepare the supplied lancet first (step 2) because you can accidentally trigger the lancet as you remove it the protective plug. For that matter, it is a good idea to have a second lancet out and ready (without the plug removed), just in case you have a problem with the first one. > I cannot emphasize too much how important it is to wash your hands (with soap) in warm to hot water for a minute or so to get your blood flowing --- it really makes a huge difference. UPDATE > You can get better prices on the meter and supplies directly from the manufacturer at "Test Medical Symptoms At Home" than on Amzon (even though the product actually is shipped from TMS -- you are just paying for the sales commission that desertcart charges TMS). If you become a TMS "member", just by signing up, you get an additional discount plus free shipping. > Having performed 20-30 weekly tests on my blood, I've found that triglycerides are extraordinarily variable, comparable to blood glucose. That means that it is very difficult to "fine tune" your medications (i.e., to the minimum medications needed to get down to acceptable levels) as was my goal. I suspect that you'd have to test daily and use averages for a week to get dependable numbers for this purpose. However, weekly monitoring is still very valuable. The effect of a short-ribs dinner is very evident in triglyceride levels the next day. The affect of significant exercise (including hard work) is very evident. I'm diabetic, so I've learned that I can balance a "binge" (e.g., a short stack of pancakes) with 4 hours hard work. I've similarly learned that I can similarly balance a rack of ribs with serious exercise. A little sweat is more effective on both blood glucose, triglycerides (and probably total cholesterol) than a whole lotta denial. BRINGING DOWN TRIGYLCERIDES > First of all, I found that controlling my blood glucose is by far the most effective method of controlling triglycerides. First get your A1C down to 5.9 or 6.0 before considering other medications. > A combination of fenofibrate (160mg), niacin (1500mg), and omega-3 (3300mg) dropped my triglycerides from 1200+ to Fish oil omega 3 is good for nerves (e.g., siatica, neuropathy, memory), and may be good for your heart, even if your triglycerides are under control. Ideally, you should use the prescription Lovaza, which may be free, depending on your insurance. If Lovaza is too expensive for you, you can purchase OTC fish oil (I use NatureMade) --- BUT you want 1000mg capsules of Omega-3, NOT 1000mg capsules of "Fish Oil" (which contains only about 350mg of Omega-3). See my review of NatureMade Omega-3. > The Niacin should be "ordinary"niacin (sometimes called flushing niacin), not "slow release" (or "non-flushing", etc), and your entire dosage should be taken 1 time per day only (within about 3 hours), NOT multiple times (research it if you doubt me -- it's important). > The fenofibrate did cause problems with constipation and headaches for me -- which more-or-less cleared up after two weeks. But if you are told you must take fenofibrate, buy some Metamucil at the same time, at least for a week or two. Review: Highly recommended!! 4% error with Lab reading. - First of all, product very easy to draw blood into device in which I was having problems with another manufacturer and wasted testing strips. Read the reviews and very happy with comparing with Lab results. The morning of my blood work, Cardio check showed 200 and my Lab blood work that same day was 207. It’s expensive but happy I’m getting close results. ## Features - Includes Cardiochek Home Basic Analyzer - Includes 3 count Total Cholesterol test strips - 3 count hdl test strips - 3 count triglyceride test strips - 9 capillaries and 9 lancets ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00408NZRS | | ASIN | B00408NZRS | | Battery Cell Composition | Alkaline | | Brand Name | CardioChek | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (431) | | Date First Available | December 1, 2009 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 28.8 Ounces | | Item Weight | 1.8 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. | | Manufacturer | Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. | | Model Name | CardioChek | | UPC | 861515000004 767644198943 045625000530 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Battery Cell Composition:** Alkaline - **Brand:** CardioChek - **Item Weight:** 28.8 Ounces - **Model Name:** CardioChek - **UPC:** 861515000004 767644198943 045625000530 ## Images ![CardioChek Analyzer Starter Cholesterol kit with 3 Count Cholesterol Test Strips by PTS Panels - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31sp52fXMyL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: how do I get ameasurement of LDL?** A: The formula is: ldl = total - hdl - tr * 0.2The most important is actually 'coronary risk ratio' which is crr=total/hdl and should be <5.Also the non-hdl is important and is nhdl=total-hdl.Complete reference table is:tot 125-200hdl >40tr <150ldl <130nhdl >ldl+30crr <5 **Q: Does kit give LDL reading? Description says measures total, LDL, HDL, trig, glucose, & ketone, but only lists strips for total, HDL, trig.** A: This kit contains strips to measure total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and tryglycerides. With these values you can also calculte your LDL cholesterol. This kit however does not measure Glucose or ketones. **Q: do i get my own results right away, or do i have to send it somewhere** A: You get the results right away. However, the HDL only register to 85 If yours registers higher you can't get an accurate #. I'm going to concentrate on the total #. Read and follow the directions carefully. **Q: Country of origin ?** A: Probably like everything you buy these days made in China - BUT it does a terrific job and is accurate ! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ >> DOES THE JOB *by S***Y on July 29, 2018* EVALUATION > Once you’ve done a couple of tests, it is easy and straightforward. The results appear to be accurate. COMPARING THE PRIMA AND CARDIOCHEK METERS > The CardioChek takes fairly large volume of blood (a drop a full 1/8+" in diameter), the Prima considerably less. The Prima meter is ~1/3 the size of the Cardiochek, and therefore perhaps easier for travel. The Prima meter is cheaper, and the test strips are only about ¼ the cost of CardioChek test strips. You can do a full lipid panel with a CardioChek meter (total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides, and calculated LDL), but you can ONLY do total cholesterol and triglycerides with the Prima meter. > Note that both meters require a separate blood sample for EACH test. The CardioChek requires 3 big (15ul each) blood samples (with three different test strips) for all three tests. The Prima requires 2 samples (<10ul each and 2 different test strips) for two different tests. > Unfortunately, the Prima meter does not come with capillary transfer pipettes, which in my experience are essential in order to collect a large enough sample and transfer it to the test strip in the limited time allowed. See my review of the Prima meter. CAUTIONS AND TIPS > Technically the Prima does not require capillary transfer pipettes in order to transfer an exact volume of blood (although I very strongly recommend their use), because the test chamber is closed. However, the CardioChek does REQUIRE the use of 15ul pipettes because the test chamber is open. Never try to use the CardioChek without capillary pipettes. Do NOT use capillary pipettes of greater or lesser volumes with the CardioChek meter. > The Prima meter checks that both the test chip and test strip type (total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides) and batch numbers match – which is very important. Apparently the CardioChek does not do this check – so, you’ve gotta be alot more careful with the CardioChek, and actually manually check that the test type (these are color coded to match, red, blue, and green) and batch numbers DO match. IMPORTANT -- When you finish a box of test strips, DISCARD the test chip which came with them. > WHICH TESTS? Note that you do NOT have to do all three tests, unless you want to calculate your LDL score. If you are only interested in total cholesterol or only in your triglycerides, those are the only tests you need to do. I'm concerned with my triglyceride level, so I run only the triglyceride tests. > Triglyceride (and probably other cholesterol) can vary widely, even from hour to hour. The current (recently changed) official SOP recommendation to screen for high triglycerides is non-fasting (so your physician may tell you that), but the purpose of that “officially recommended” recommendation is to promote "compliance" (to make it easier for you) --- NOT to improve accuracy. So, especially if you are trying to fine-tune your eating habits and medications, it is best to do a test while fasting and at the same time of day each time. Practically speaking, that means first thing in the morning. If you are a little spacy (as I am) before your second cup of coffee (I easy forget that I had even planned to take a triglyceride reading) -- then I suggest laying out the meter and all your supplies the night before. Set out everything (including gauss or tissue) exactly as you'll need it, best on a clean paper towel. The only exception is the test strips, leave them in their tubes until a few minutes before the test. But have the tubes (and test chips) out and ready. > You can do all three tests with only lancing your fingertip once, if you are organized. See "STEPS" below. > Work efficiently, but don't rush the test. Wash (or soak) your hands in warm (to hot) water first to get the blood flowing before you use the lancet. It is advisable to use an alcohol wipe after washing -- but if you do, be sure all the alcohol has evaporated before you use the lancet. Don't squeeze the blood out, instead just let in flow --- but you can gently "milk" your finger. Don't rush -- if you just wait 10 or 20 seconds the flow will speed up on its own. Letting your hand hang down can increase the flow. Regardless of the test (but particularly for the cholesterol tests), it is best to wipe off the first droplet of blood from your finger, and wait for a second droplet to form. > Read the instructions for using capillary transfer pipettes. You do NOT "suck up" the blood -- that is do not squeeze the bulb to "suck up" blood from your finger. In fact, do NOT even hold the pipette by the bulb. Just touch the droplet of blood obliquely (at an angle) with the pipette. The blood "automatically" flows to the "full mark" by capillary action. If you hold the pipette perpendicular (i.e., not at an angle), you'll plug the opening. If you don't get enough blood from the first drop of blood, you can squeeze a second droplet, and let the capillary action suck up the rest. EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES NEEDED > Test chip(s), > corresponding test strip(s), > gauss or tissues, > lancet, > alcohol wipes, > (optional if you wash your hands with soap and warm water); pipette (one for each test), > > paper and pencil to write down results. STEPS 1) Set out all components (best on a paper towel), 2) prepare lancet (i.e., take off the safety plug), 3) Insert test chip, 4) insert corresponding test strip, 5) wash hands in warm water, or 6) wipe finger with alcohol wipe, 7) wipe off excess alcohol with dry tissue, 8) prick finger with lancet, 9) let droplet form, 10) wipe off first droplet (doesn't have to be large), 11) let another droplet form, >⅛" diameter, 12) touch pipette obliquely on the drop until blood fills the capillary tube to the fill line, 13) press “O” button on the meter, 14) wait until “insert strip” appears, 15) transfer sample from the capillary pipette to the test strip. To perform another test, change the chip and test strip and continue with step 11. > Note that it is important to prepare the supplied lancet first (step 2) because you can accidentally trigger the lancet as you remove it the protective plug. For that matter, it is a good idea to have a second lancet out and ready (without the plug removed), just in case you have a problem with the first one. > I cannot emphasize too much how important it is to wash your hands (with soap) in warm to hot water for a minute or so to get your blood flowing --- it really makes a huge difference. UPDATE > You can get better prices on the meter and supplies directly from the manufacturer at "Test Medical Symptoms At Home" than on Amzon (even though the product actually is shipped from TMS -- you are just paying for the sales commission that Amazon charges TMS). If you become a TMS "member", just by signing up, you get an additional discount plus free shipping. > Having performed 20-30 weekly tests on my blood, I've found that triglycerides are extraordinarily variable, comparable to blood glucose. That means that it is very difficult to "fine tune" your medications (i.e., to the minimum medications needed to get down to acceptable levels) as was my goal. I suspect that you'd have to test daily and use averages for a week to get dependable numbers for this purpose. However, weekly monitoring is still very valuable. The effect of a short-ribs dinner is very evident in triglyceride levels the next day. The affect of significant exercise (including hard work) is very evident. I'm diabetic, so I've learned that I can balance a "binge" (e.g., a short stack of pancakes) with 4 hours hard work. I've similarly learned that I can similarly balance a rack of ribs with serious exercise. A little sweat is more effective on both blood glucose, triglycerides (and probably total cholesterol) than a whole lotta denial. BRINGING DOWN TRIGYLCERIDES > First of all, I found that controlling my blood glucose is by far the most effective method of controlling triglycerides. First get your A1C down to 5.9 or 6.0 before considering other medications. > A combination of fenofibrate (160mg), niacin (1500mg), and omega-3 (3300mg) dropped my triglycerides from 1200+ to <200. My theory is that several medications in moderate levels is better than a single medication at massive levels. Three notes: > Fish oil omega 3 is good for nerves (e.g., siatica, neuropathy, memory), and may be good for your heart, even if your triglycerides are under control. Ideally, you should use the prescription Lovaza, which may be free, depending on your insurance. If Lovaza is too expensive for you, you can purchase OTC fish oil (I use NatureMade) --- BUT you want 1000mg capsules of Omega-3, NOT 1000mg capsules of "Fish Oil" (which contains only about 350mg of Omega-3). See my review of NatureMade Omega-3. > The Niacin should be "ordinary"niacin (sometimes called flushing niacin), not "slow release" (or "non-flushing", etc), and your entire dosage should be taken 1 time per day only (within about 3 hours), NOT multiple times (research it if you doubt me -- it's important). > The fenofibrate did cause problems with constipation and headaches for me -- which more-or-less cleared up after two weeks. But if you are told you must take fenofibrate, buy some Metamucil at the same time, at least for a week or two. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended!! 4% error with Lab reading. *by H***2 on May 6, 2023* First of all, product very easy to draw blood into device in which I was having problems with another manufacturer and wasted testing strips. Read the reviews and very happy with comparing with Lab results. The morning of my blood work, Cardio check showed 200 and my Lab blood work that same day was 207. It’s expensive but happy I’m getting close results. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best in Class Home Lipid Meter *by C***R on November 25, 2022* I used Cardio Chek and compared to LabCorp results that were taken on the same morning, the Cardio Chek was done first thing. Note: my readings range widely on the lipid scale from high total cholesterol, very high HDL and ultra-low triglycerides below 50 which may be beyond what the Cardio Chek is tailored for. Total cholesterol almost 300: Cardio Chek was 77 points lower than the LabCorp reading, HDL Cardio Chek was 85, LabCorp 102, triglycerides were below 50 so that is off the Cardio Chek scale, LabCorp reading was in the teens. Cholesterol tests are calculations and there are different formulas and methods used to get a result, so lipid test results often can vary. I tried several other home lipid test meters from Amazon and Cardio Chek is still the best. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/770003-cardiochek-analyzer-starter-cholesterol-kit-with-3-count-cholesterol-test](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/770003-cardiochek-analyzer-starter-cholesterol-kit-with-3-count-cholesterol-test) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*