Cholestech LDX Quick Reference Manual

Introduction

The Cholestech LDX is a small, portable analyzer and test cassette system. It is easy to use, and gives fast
and reliable results. To run a test, just add a sample to the cassette and place it in the Analyzer. In a few
minutes, the results will appear on the screen.
The Cholestech LDX System is for in vitro diagnostic use only. This guide contains information intended to
familiarize and instruct the user in the proper use and care of the Cholestech LDX System.

System Components

Cholestech LDX Analyzer Printer
Analyzer Display Screen
'Stop'
Button
'Data'
Button
Test Cassette
Cassette 'Run'
Drawer Button
Capillary Tubes/Plungers Lancets
Blood from a fingerstick sample
is collected into a capillary
tube with heparin anticoagulant.
The black plunger dispenses
the sample into the sample well
in the cassette.
PLEASE NOTE: Even though the Cholestech LDX is a "CLIA-waived" test system,
each laboratory or testing site using the Cholestech LDX must have a CLIA Certificate
of Waiver. To obtain a Certificate of Waiver, call your state department of health
or Cholestech for an application. Failure to operate the Cholestech LDX in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions will void the waived status.
The tests will then be considered highly complex.
Cholestech Corporation and our distributors will provide every customer with technical
support and training needed to properly use the Cholestech LDX System. Cholestech
maintains a staff of qualified Technical Service Representatives who are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For ordering information or other customer service–related questions, contact Cholestech
Customer Service from 6:00 to 5:00
AM
Please feel free to contact us at:
Cholestech Corporation
3347 Investment Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545 U.S.A.
Tel 1.800 733.0404
Fax 1.510 732.7227
Results from each
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cassette will print out on
the Cholestech Thermal
Printer. One, two or three
labels may be printed.
Blood from a fingerstick
sample is placed into a
single-use, disposable
cassette.
A single-use lancet is
used to perform a
fingerstick to collect a
blood sample for testing
on the Cholestech LDX.
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Quick Reference Guide