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Alere Cholestech LDX® System

Alere Cholestech LDX® System

Alere Cholestech LDX® System

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Overview: The document discusses the importance of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and management, highlighting the need for regular screening and intensified therapy for patients with high LDL cholesterol. It emphasizes the benefits of using the Alere Cholestech LDX® System for lipid testing.
Key Sections:
1. Importance of Screening: Over one-third of Americans with high LDL cholesterol have not been screened. Clinical trials suggest benefits from intensified therapy for CVD prevention, yet many patients are not meeting their lipid goals.
2. Alere Cholestech LDX® System: This is a CLIA-waived lipid testing system that provides rapid results in 5 minutes, allowing for immediate patient counseling. It uses a small sample size and is reimbursed by Medicare and most private payers.
3. Testing Recommendations: The system is used to screen adults every five years, testing fasting lipid profiles including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. It also assesses fasting glucose, blood pressure, and waist circumference to identify metabolic syndrome.
4. Complementary Tests: Includes liver enzyme testing (ALT & AST) and hsCRP for assessing low-grade inflammation.
5. Confidence in Results: The system's accuracy is certified by the CDC’s LSP and CRMLN programs, ensuring reliable results. It is widely used in physician offices, hospitals, and wellness programs.
6. Product Information: Lists various product codes and descriptions for ordering, along with CPT codes for billing purposes.
Conclusion: The Alere Cholestech LDX® System offers a reliable, efficient, and patient-friendly method for lipid testing, supporting better management of cardiovascular health.
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Complete Lipid Profile as recommended by the National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines 1,2 Give your patients an advantage in CVD prevention and management. Over one-third of Americans with high LDL cholesterol have not been screened.3 The latest clinical trials show a benefit of intensifying therapy for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Yet national surveys consistently show that many patients – especially those most at risk - are not at their therapeutic lipid goals.3-5 Call 1.877.441.7440 or visit www.alere.com today. The #1 CLIA-Waived Lipid Testing System

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Tests performed Lipid Profile Lipid Profile·GLU Benefits at a glance · CLIA-waived* - no special training required · Rapid results (just 5 minutes*) - enables face-to-face counseling with patients · Fingerstick sampling - less painful and time consuming · Reimbursed by Medicare and most private payers* · Small sample size (40μL*) - easy to obtain · Lab accurate results · Improved office efficiencies - eliminates costly call backs to labs and patients ALT·AST hsCRP* Alere Cholestech LDX® System: test per the guidelines1 in office · Screen adults every five years · Test fasting lipid profile: total...

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