Accutrend meters are used by health-care professionals and patients.
Accutrend meters allow you to monitor your laboratory values from the convenience of your own home. They are designed to measure test results using a small amount of blood from your fingertips. Accutrend has created different types of meters. While some meters measure results for only one type of test, others are capable of measuring results for a combination of tests. Your doctor will prescribe the type of meter that meets your specific needs. Different meters use different strips.
Glucose Test Strips
Glucose test strips are used to measure blood glucose levels. They have the letters GLU printed on the test strip. This is an important measurement for diabetics. According to its specifications, the Accutrend meter calculates blood glucose result in 12 seconds.
Cholesterol Test Strips
Cholesterol test strips measure the level of cholesterol in your bloodstream. This is an important test when your doctor is monitoring health risks that are associated with elevated cholesterol levels. Cholesterol test strips have the letter CHOL printed on the strip. The Accutrend meter calculates a cholesterol level in three minutes.
Triglyceride Test Strips
Triglyceride test strips measure the level of triglycerides in your bloodstream. Your doctor may use this test to monitor your risk of cardiac disease associated with high triglyceride levels. You will see the letters TG printed on the triglyceride test strips. The Accutrend monitor will calculate this test result in about three minutes.
Lactate Test Strips
Lactate test strips measure the amount of lactic acid in your bloodstream. This type of test may be used to monitor metabolic problems that could result in cardiac or respiratory illnesses. Your Accutrend test strips for lactate will have the letters LAC printed on the strip. The meter will calculate a lactate result in about one minute.
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