CardioChek PA LDL Cholesterol Test

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CardioChek PA LDL Cholesterol Test

The CardioChek LDL cholesterol test is a direct determination of LDL (bad cholesterol), there is no requirement for your patient to fast from food. All other LDL tests available today are either calculated estimates that require 8-12 hours of patient fasting. This is not practical nor is it assured in many cases. These other tests are usually relatively expensive, laboratory-based direct LDL tests (which require a venipunture sample and usually 1-3 days for results.

CPT Code - 83721 QW

This new LDL test strip works only on Cardio Check PA Analyzers. It requires only 15ul of finger stick or venous blood and produces a result in under 2 minutes. Accuracy is comparable to laboratory methods. The Clinical importance of LDL is significant. LDL is the "Bad Cholesterol" that clogs arteries and is the focus of most lipid-lowering diet, exercise and drug therapies.

The PTS LDL Cholesterol test panels will be used to estimate your risk of heart disease developing. Your LDL cholesterol is considered the most important form in determining risk of heart disease. LDL, total cholesterol, HDL, and triglycerides make up your cholesterol profile. A profile is usually done for Health or Life Insurance, a physical exam, or if you have a history of High Total Cholesterol. High levels of LDL Cholesterol are indicators for heart disease risk. Different froms of treatment are used to lower the LDL levels until you reach your target value:
  • LDL less than 100 mg/dL (2.59 mmol/L) if you have heart disease or diabetes.
  • LDL less than 130 mg/dL (3.37 mmol/L) if you have 2 or more risk factors*.
  • LDL less than 160 mg/dL (4.14 mmol/L) if you have 0 or 1 risk factor*.

RISK FACTORS:

Cigarette smoking, Age (male 45 years or older or a female 55 years or older), Low HDL levels (less than 40 mg/dL), Hypertension (140/90  or higher blood pressure), or a Family history of early heart disease

LDL levels are generally low during an illness, after a heart attack, stress from surgery or an accident, and pregnancy. After six weeks you should be able to test LDL cholesterol again.