Check√Up America™ CHOLESTEROL 4 PANEL LABORATORY TEST Total/HDL/LDL/Triglycerides  Four panel quantitative laboratory cholesterol analysis Total, HDL, LDL and Triglycerides FDA approved  •  Endorsed by the American Diabetes Association A confidential, quantitative diagnostic test performed at home for determining the amount of Total, HDL and LDL Cholesterol plus triglycerides using a finger prick whole blood sample. Eliminates the inconvenience and high expense of physician appointments, arterial blood draws and laboratory analysis recommended for proper HDL/LDL/Triglycerides cholesterol screening and management. FDA approved for home use, the Cholesterol Panel test is a self-collected laboratory analysis that measures the amount of total cholesterol, the amount of HDL cholesterol, and the triglyceride level in whole  blood; and then accurately computes the LDL cholesterol value. This is the most comprehensive form of cholesterol testing presently available for individual use and results are the same as those normally done through a physician or laboratory.

BACKGROUND

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), also known as coronary artery disease (CAD), is any one of several abnormal conditions that affects the arteries of the heart due to insufficient blood supply and a reduced flow of oxygen. When a coronary artery is lacking oxygen due to an interruption in the blood supply (usually caused by a blood clot or plaque build up inside the artery), an infarct can occur. An infarct is tissue death, it is permanent damage, and, in its severest form is fatal. The most common kind of coronary heart disease is atherosclerosis. It underlies most causes of heart disease and death. It is a disorder characterized by the accumulation and deposit of cholesterol and lipids in the artery wall.

Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the fats (lipids) in the bloodstream and in all the cells of the body. Routine cholesterol monitoring is important for good coronary health because cholesterol helps form cell membranes, some hormones, and other types of body tissues. A high level of cholesterol in your blood, however, poses a major risk for coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attack. Cholesterol and other fats can’t dissolve in blood. They have to be carried into and out of the cells by special carriers of lipids and proteins called lipoproteins. The two major lipoproteins, and the ones to be most concerned about, are high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

HDL is often called "good cholesterol" because it’s thought to actually remove excess cholesterol from atherosclerotic plaques. LDL is often referred to as "bad cholesterol" because it can slowly build up within the walls of the arteries. Consequently abnormally high levels of LDL cholesterol can be a significant risk for coronary artery disease. High cholesterol is the most publicized risk factor for heart disease. Its fame is well deserved since high cholesterol levels increase the risk of heart attack by 2.4 times.

INTENDED USE:

The Cholesterol 4 Panel blood test is a laboratory procedure that measures the amount of Total, HDL and LDL cholesterol plus triglycerides in a finger prick blood sample. The Cholesterol Panel test provides the same clinical results that can be obtained from a local medical laboratory without the high expense and inconvenience of physician appointments, laboratory fees, and often painful and unnecessary procedure of direct venous or arterial blood draws. The test is performed at home, takes less than 10 minutes and results are obtained in approximately the same time as those routinely ordered through a physician. The specimen collection process is quick, easy and virtually painless. Using the special auto lancet (included in the collection kit), several of drops of whole blood are taken from a finger prick and deposited onto a special collection card. The card is then sent to the laboratory for analysis. The  Laboratory tests your blood sample to determine total cholesterol/HDL/LDL and triglycerides. Test results are then reviewed by a licensed physician, and and are available by phone or through the laboratory website in 3-5 days after laboratory sample receipt.

TEST COMPONENTS PROVIDED

TEST PROCEDURE

The Cholesterol 4 Panel test is very easy to perform in the privacy, confidentiality and convenience of the home. The Five basic steps:  The carbonless sample identification form is filled out, A blood sample is obtained through a simple finger prick using the virtually painless, spring loaded lancet, the sample blood is applied to special predefined areas on a sample collection card, a copy of the completed form and the collection card are then placed in the pre-addressed, postage paid mailer and sent to the laboratory. Test results are then reviewed by a licensed physician, and and are available by phone or through the laboratory website in 3-5 days after laboratory sample receipt.

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AVAILABILITY

The Checkup America™ Cholesterol 4 Panel Test is FDA approved and available for home or professional use in the following standard sales units. Each test kit is all inclusive and individually boxed with all the components required to perform one HDL/LDL/Triglycerides Cholesterol test and completed laboratory analysis report. There is no additional costs beyond the kit purchase price and all laboratory processing fees, physician review and mailing costs are prepaid and included. Cost savings represent up to 75%-90% of average physician ordered laboratory tests. Professional and reseller volume discounts apply to quantity purchases beyond the sale units listed. Contact Customer Service for volume quotations.

Description	Packaging	Units	Cost
Checkup America™ Cholesterol 4 Panel Laboratory Test Service	Boxed Kit each	One (1)	$59.50
		Three (3)	$165.00
		Six (6)	$300.00
		Twelve (12)	$540.00
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