Measurement of Serum triglyceride and serum glucose

Protocol:

● Patient should not have any bleeding disorder
● Patient should not engage into any physical activity before the test
● Blood should be drawn from the healthy finger; devoid of any infection.
● Tip of the finger should be thoroughly cleaned with alcohol swab before taking the sample
● Serum triglyceride and glucose measurement device should be calibrated before testing.
● Sensor code should match the code set on the device.
● Patient should be in 8-12 h fasting state before the test
● Ask the patient about the medications he/she takes

Equipment:

Serum triglyceride and glucose level are measured by using cardio check device. Cardio check device (Fig.1) comes with the sensors and memory chip. Sensors are different for triglyceride and glucose measurement. Different memory chips are used for the measurement of serum triglyceride and glucose level. Memory chips come with the sensors suitable to it. Only those sensors should be used with corresponding memory chips. Sensors are placed on the given space on the device. Memory chips are inserted on the device and the device is calibrated for the measurements. The device can be connected to the printer.
Memory chips stores the readings, it can be retrieved and printed later.

Different gauge of lancets are required. Device should be calibrated before testing. Proper memory chip and sensor strip should be inserted for specific test. Proper care should be taken in to store the device. Device should be protected from direct exposure to sunlight, dust or humidity. It should be stored at the optimum temperatures ranging from 18-35 degree Celsius.

Memory chips:

A memory chip recognizes which test to run and it stores the measurement. It tells the expiration date of the sensor. It contains the lot number of the test strip. It controls the