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Polymer Technology Systems, I nc.

7736 Zionsvi l le Road

I ndianapol is , IN 46268 USA

+1(877)870-5610 ( t o l l f r e e i n s i d e US A )

+1(317)870-5610 (o u t s i d e US A )

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CardioChek® and PTS Panels® are t rademarks of PTS, I nc.© 2008 Polymer Technology Systems, I nc .L IT001443 Rev.0 05/08

FDA-cleared

CRMLN- certi�ed

CLIA-waived

CE-marked

We take great pride in delivering industry-leading

point-of-care diagnostics to the global health care market.

Dist inc t advances in

POINT-OF-CARE

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P A N E L SCustomize your diagnostic o�ering with

the �exibility and variety of CardioChek

PTS Panels® Test Strips. Our test panels

o�er an easy, e�cient method for POC

and large-scale testing.

LIPIDPA N E LMeasures:

HDL cholesterolTriglycerides

Calculates:

ME TABOLIC CHEMISTRY PA N E LMeasures:

Triglycerides Glucose

CHOL+GLU PA N E LMeasures:

Total cholesterolGlucose

CHOL+HDL PA N E LMeasures:

HDL cholesterol

Calculates:

CHOL+ HDL+GLU PA N E LMeasures:

Calculates:

Why accept an estimated value for determining LDL when an absolute value is available? There are many problems associated with the Friedewald (calculated) Method* for determining LDL, including:

source for error

With Direct LDL testing, medical professionals can:

estimate

counseling and education

that delivers an absolute value for LDL, the standard of care for diagnosis and treatment.

*McNamara JR, Cohn JS, Wilson PWF, Schaefer EJ. Calculated values for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the assessment of lipid abnormalities and coronary disease risk. Clin Chem. 1990;36(1):36-42

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CardioChek PA is the only POC cholesterol

testing system that delivers an absolute value for LDL,the standard of care for diagnosis and treatment.

F A S TThe turn-around time with CardioChek® PA is less than half that of the most commonly used point-of-care (POC) cholesterol testing product, and up to two days faster than send-out testing. Just two minutes for an entire lipid pro�le.

E A S YSimpler operation means less training time and fewer user errors. CardioChek PA is a portable, battery-operated, handheld unit that is so comfortable and intuitively easy to use, it allows you, the medical professional, to focus on something far more important. The patient.

E F F I C I E N TFaster turn-around time in a screening environment o�ers the potential to double your productivity. The CardioChek PA analyzer’s compact size and light weight make it economical to ship and store multiple units. And PTS Panels® Test Strips have long shelf-life and no refrigeration requirement, so there’s very little waste.

Di�erentia l Diagnost ic

T O O LCardioChek PA is an e�ective tool for health care professionals, allowing you to make diagnostic decisions in accordance with:

parameters

As a screening tool, CardioChek PA provides the �exibility to customize the diagnostic panel for your clients.

Therapy

MANAGEMENTestab-

lished the target for cholesterol-lowering therapy – LDL. CardioChek PA provides you with the ultimate solution – the CardioChek PA Direct LDL test. You now have a fast, accurate means of making treatment decisions or reinforcing compliance for your patients.

Faster turn-around time in a screening

environment o�ers the potential to double your productivity. With CardioChek PA, an entire lipid pro�le takes just 2 minutes.

At Polymer Technology Systems, Inc., we take

great pride in delivering industry-leading

point-of-care diagnostics to the global

health care market. Our focus is the

development of diagnostic tests for chronic

diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and

other related medical conditions. Because

we understand the importance of early

diagnosis and the ongoing management of

these diseases, we take the business of

supplying the highest quality, most

technologically advanced tools possible very

seriously. Founded in 1992, PTS is

headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

Our products are represented in more than

100 countries worldwide.

Our COMMITMENT to QUALITYdoesn’t end once our product is on the shel fWe know that the quality of our products impacts the quality of your service. Which is why we dedicate ourselves so

fully to quality in every aspect of our company and constantly strive to surpass even our own high standards. A very

important part of that commitment is hearing and incorporating your feedback. Please feel free to call our hotline,

+1 (877) 870-5610 (toll free inside US) or +1 (317) 870-5610 (outside US). We listen

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