Interpreting Results - pts Diagnostics CardioChek Plus User Manual

All test results must be assessed by a qualified medical professional.
Depending on the analyte being assessed, high or low results may have
medical consequences.
If the result reads > (greater than) or < (less than) or results are not as
expected, always repeat the test correctly with a new unused test strip. If a
test result is displayed that is not expected, consult the following table.
MESSAGE or ISSUE
A displayed result
reads < (less than) a
value.*
A displayed result
reads > (greater than) a
value.**
Display reads "_ _
_ _" or N/A.
TRIGS TOO HIGH LDL
N/A
* For example, the lower measuring ranges for PTS Panels glucose is 20 mg/dL. For lipid panel, the lower limits
are: Chol 100 mg/dL, HDL 15 mg/dL, Trig 50 mg/dL.
** For example, the upper measuring ranges for PTS Panels glucose is 600 mg/dL. For lipid panel, the upper
limits are: Chol 400 mg/dL, HDL 100 mg/dL, Trig 500 mg/dL.
XI. INTERPRETING RESULTS
PROBABLE CAUSE
Result is below the measuring
range of the test.
Result is above the measuring
range of the test.
Result is not available due to
a missing value from a
calculation, or a value is
outside the measuring range.
Lipid panel test triglycerides
result was 400 mg/dL (4.52
mmol/L) or greater.
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WHAT TO DO
Repeat the test. Run controls
and confirm that controls are
in range.
Repeat the test. Run controls
and confirm that controls are
in range.
Repeat the test. Run controls
and confirm that controls are
in range.
No action needed. LDL will not
be calculated on samples with
triglycerides of 400 mg/dL
(4.52 mmol/L) or greater.