5 big mistakes when buying a blood lipid meter at home
The need to use a blood lipid meter at home is increasing, especially for people with a history of cardiovascular disease, stroke, atrophy... But the following 5 mistakes when choosing to buy can affect the patient's health monitoring.
* The machine is not inspected (because the Ministry of Public Health, FDA, ISO 13485...) often gives results that are 20 30% off compared to the hospital, causing incorrect assessment.
* The machine does not fully measure the 4 indicators of Total Cholesterol (TC) - Triglyceride (TG) - HDL - LDL due to a 3in1, 5in1 multi-purpose machine measuring glucose, blood sugar, etc.
* High cost, supply & quality of test stick are not guaranteed due to lack of genuine distribution in Vietnam.
* Limit the operating process & large samples that easily cause errors.
* Low data does not store many results, limiting long-term tracking capability.
3 "golden" criteria for choosing a good blood lipid meter
A good blood lipid meter is a device with accuracy, the ability to provide index is inspected by competent authorities, prices, appropriate support services... helping users monitor their health most conveniently at home.
* Index & accuracy: the machine must provide all 4 indicators TC, TG, HDL, LDL, meet international standards and have a contrast with laboratory equipment for accuracy when checking at home.
* Design, operation & data management: prioritize compact, clearly displayed machines, 13 step operations, automatic internal control to limit errors. Data management via the application helps store and track history better, supporting doctors in making accurate treatment decisions.
* Price, services: quality measuring devices usually cost 3.55 million VND. Prioritize brands with genuine distributors, clear warranties and stable testing sources. Pixo test Vision fully meets these criteria, with many outstanding features such as:
* The results were 99% similar to the TOSOH G7(1) and Cobas c111(2) at the hospital.
* Pixo test machine Testing blood pressure in depth measures 4 indicators TC, TG, HDL and LDL.
* Connecting Bluetooth & integrated AI management, analysis & health prediction applications and connecting directly with your doctor when needed.
* Comply with FDA, ISO 13580 quality certification... and be licensed for circulation by the Ministry of Health.
Avoid the above 5 mistakes and grasp the 3 criteria for choosing a quality blood lipid meter to help users monitor, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and effectively prevent stroke at home!
Reference:
(1)https://www. accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/reviews/K192369.pdf
(2)https://link.springer.com/ Article/10.1007/s40846-019-00495-6
