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The Multicare In Cholesterol 5Str test strips are designed to quickly monitor blood cholesterol levels. This tool is useful for informing your primary care physician about the results and assessing the appropriate treatment or current therapeutic regimen.
It is recommended to monitor cholesterol in individuals with harmful habits such as:
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Unhealthy diet
- Little physical activity
In particular, it is recommended for those with a history of heart disease or early family cases of heart problems. It is essential to perform the test fasting for at least 9 hours.
The technical specifications include:
- Use of fresh whole capillary blood samples
- Measurement range between 130-400 mg/dl
- Average reading time of approximately 30 seconds
- Storage conditions between 5-30 °C
The results show that:
- A value below 130 mg/dl is considered low
- A value above 400 mg/dl indicates a high risk and requires immediate medical attention
- Values below 200 mg/dl are desirable
- Values above 240 mg/dl indicate a high level of cholesterol