CardioChek Plus 2700 Analyzer: A Professional Guide to Point-of-Care Cholesterol Testing

For a medical practice, pharmacy, or corporate wellness program, choosing a cholesterol testing machine is not simply a matter of comparing analyzer prices. The right system must produce useful results, fit the daily workflow, support appropriate quality control, and remain practical after the initial purchase.

The CardioChek Plus is designed to test whole blood near the patient rather than sending every sample to a central laboratory. With the compatible PTS Panels Lipid Panel test strips, it measures total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, then calculates LDL cholesterol and lipid ratios. Results can appear in as little as 90 seconds. Compatible eGLU test strips can also be used to measure glucose simultaneously with lipid testing.

That combination makes the CardioChek Plus 2700 relevant to healthcare professionals who want rapid lipid information without dedicating space to a large benchtop analyzer. This guide explains what the system does, why professional buyers consider it, and what an organization should evaluate before ordering.

What Is the CardioChek Plus 2700 Analyzer?

The CardioChek Plus 2700 is a handheld, battery-powered lipid analyzer for professional point-of-care testing. “2700” is commonly used as the reference number for the analyzer. The test system combines three essential components: the CardioChek Plus analyzer, compatible PTS Panels test strips, and the lot-specific MEMo Chip supplied with the strips.

The analyzer uses reflectance photometry for compatible lipid test strips and electrochemical technology for eGLU glucose strips. When the sample reacts with a strip, the analyzer compares the resulting color or electrical current with the calibration curve stored in the MEMo Chip. The result is then displayed and stored in the analyzer’s memory.

The professional CardioChek Plus system is intended for quantitative testing of specified analytes in capillary whole blood from a fingertip or appropriate venous whole blood. FDA documentation describes the professional system as intended for multiple-patient use in professional healthcare settings and for in vitro diagnostic use. Professionals should always follow the current analyzer user guide, the package insert for the specific test strips, their facility procedures, and applicable regulations.

Why Point-of-Care Lipid Testing Matters

Traditional laboratory testing remains essential, but it often separates blood collection from the discussion of results. A sample may need to be transported, processed, reported, reviewed, and communicated after the patient has left. Point-of-care cholesterol testing changes the timing. It can put lipid results in the professional’s hands during the same encounter.

Research on point-of-care testing emphasizes rapid turnaround as a way to support timely clinical decision-making. For a clinic, immediate results may create an opportunity to discuss cardiovascular risk factors, reinforce an existing care plan, or determine whether additional evaluation is appropriate. In a pharmacy or wellness screening, the participant can receive an explanation and referral guidance before leaving the testing area.

The value of a portable cholesterol tester is that it can provide actionable information at the point where a qualified professional can review it. It does not replace professional judgment, appropriate confirmation, or follow-up under the organization’s protocol.

Confidence in Cholesterol Results

The first concern for most professional buyers is straightforward: Can the organization trust the system enough for its intended use? Speed has little value without a sound testing process.

PTS Diagnostics states that the CardioChek Plus meets National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines for accuracy and precision. The manufacturer also describes the analyzer as producing accuracy similar to a clinical laboratory. Buyers should evaluate those statements together with the performance data and limitations in the current package insert for each assay they plan to use.

The MEMo Chip is an important part of the system. A chip is packaged with each vial of compatible test strips and contains lot-specific information, including the calibration curve. Matching the chip lot number to the strip lot helps the analyzer correctly interpret that batch of strips. This simplifies calibration, but it does not remove the need for proper training, sample collection, strip storage, analyzer checks, and quality control.

The analyzer includes a gray check strip used to verify its electronic and optical systems. The user guide recommends this check daily, after the analyzer has been dropped, or when a result is inconsistent with expectations. Liquid controls should also be run according to the strip instructions, facility policy, and regulatory requirements.

A Full Lipid Panel in as Little as 90 Seconds

The strongest workflow benefit is speed. Using the PTS Panels Lipid Panel test strips, the CardioChek Plus can produce results in as little as 90 seconds. The panel directly measures total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. It then calculates LDL cholesterol, the total-cholesterol-to-HDL ratio, and other values when the required measured results are within the system’s applicable ranges.

This timing can keep the result connected to the encounter. Instead of telling a patient that someone will follow up later, the professional may be able to review the numbers immediately. That can make a screening feel complete and reduce the administrative work associated with delayed result communication.

A portable cholesterol analyzer that returns a panel in roughly a minute and a half can support an organized corporate wellness flow from registration to fingerstick, analysis, counseling, and completion.

The Smart Bundle configuration pairs a lipid panel strip with a separate eGLU strip so lipids and glucose can be tested simultaneously from one fingerstick. Organizations should confirm which values they need and choose the compatible panel accordingly rather than assuming every CardioChek test strip produces a full lipid profile.

Portability and a Manageable Testing Workflow

The CardioChek Plus is portable, lightweight, and powered by four AA alkaline batteries. That makes it useful when testing needs to move between exam rooms, pharmacy consultation areas, community locations, or employer wellness events. It does not require the permanent counter space or electrical setup associated with some larger laboratory instruments.

The compatible Lipid Panel test requires a 40-microliter whole-blood sample. That sample may be collected from a fingerstick with the appropriate capillary tube or from a suitable venous whole-blood specimen as described in the instructions. Different PTS Panels tests require different sample volumes, so buyers must order the capillary tubes that match their chosen strips.

Room-temperature strip storage is another practical advantage. PTS Diagnostics states that refrigeration is not required for compatible CardioChek Plus test strips. Staff must still follow the temperature range, expiration date, vial-closing, humidity, and handling instructions on the applicable package insert. “No refrigeration” should be understood as simpler inventory handling, not permission to ignore storage controls.

Optional printing or data-transfer accessories may support particular workflows. An organization considering connectivity should verify compatibility with its software and hardware before purchasing.

Predictable Cost, Supplies, and Support

The meaningful cost is the total cost of ownership: analyzer, test strips, controls, capillary tubes, lancets, personal protective equipment, cleaning products, biohazard disposal, staff training, connectivity accessories, and the labor required to operate the program.

Test-strip selection has a major effect on cost per screening. A clinic that needs a complete lipid panel should compare the Lipid Panel configuration with narrower panels. A wellness provider that also needs glucose may consider the Lipid + eGLU Smart Bundle.

Expiration dates and anticipated test volume also matter. An organization with occasional testing should avoid buying more strips than it can use within the labeled period after opening. A high-volume program should consider reorder timing, lot transitions, control requirements, and backup inventory. Before buying a CardioChek Plus analyzer, request a clear list of what is included and what must be purchased separately.

Support is part of the buying decision. Staff may need help selecting panels, matching collection supplies, setting up the analyzer, understanding routine checks, or locating current instructions. BloodChek Medical can assist with product selection and purchasing questions, while clinical procedures and result interpretation remain the responsibility of qualified healthcare professionals operating under their organization’s policies.

Is the CardioChek Plus CLIA-Waived?

PTS Diagnostics identifies the CardioChek Plus as CLIA-waived, and CMS listings include specified CardioChek Plus test systems and PTS Panels test strips among tests granted waived status. The precise wording matters: waived status applies to a defined test system, not to any combination of analyzer and consumable.

A facility performing testing on human specimens still needs the appropriate CLIA certificate unless a specific exception applies. It must follow the manufacturer’s instructions without modification and comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Waived testing is simpler than moderate- or high-complexity laboratory testing, but it is not unregulated testing.

Before implementation, confirm the current CLIA status of the exact analyzer-and-strip combination, the relevant CPT coding, staff responsibilities, quality-control schedule, recordkeeping, and any state-specific rules. Reimbursement also varies by payer, setting, documentation, and medical necessity. The presence of a billing code does not guarantee payment.

Who Is the CardioChek Plus 2700 Best Suited For?

The CardioChek Plus may be a strong fit for medical practices and clinics that want lipid results available during selected patient encounters. Primary care, preventive health, occupational health, and specialty programs may value the combination of rapid results and small footprint.

It can also support pharmacy cholesterol screening. Pharmacies already serve people who may not visit a physician regularly, and a structured point-of-care screening service can create an opportunity for education and referral. The pharmacy must have the proper certificate, trained personnel, privacy procedures, infection-control practices, and a clearly defined follow-up pathway.

For corporate wellness programs, portability is especially important. Equipment may travel to employer sites, health fairs, and temporary screening stations. Battery power and room-temperature strip storage can simplify logistics, while rapid results can support on-site counseling.

The analyzer may be less suitable when an organization needs high-volume automation, direct integration with a specific laboratory information system, analytes outside the CardioChek menu, or central-laboratory capabilities. The best cholesterol testing device is the one that matches the actual clinical purpose, testing volume, staff capacity, and compliance environment.

Questions to Ask Before Buying

Before ordering a CardioChek Plus 2700 Analyzer, define the program in detail:

• Which analytes must be measured, and which calculated values are required?

• How many people will be tested per day, month, and year?

• Will testing occur in a fixed clinical location, a pharmacy, or mobile events?

• Which test strips, controls, capillary tubes, and lancets are required?

• What is included with the analyzer?

• How long can strips be used after opening, and how will expiration be managed?

• What training, competency assessment, cleaning, and quality-control procedures are required?

• Does the facility have the appropriate CLIA certificate and state authorization?

• Are printed results or electronic data transfer needed?

• What warranty, return, shipping, and technical-support terms apply?

These questions prevent a common procurement mistake: comparing the analyzer’s purchase price while overlooking the recurring workflow and consumable requirements.

A Practical Point-of-Care Cholesterol Analyzer

The CardioChek Plus 2700 combines rapid lipid results, portability, a small fingerstick sample, flexible test-strip options, and a CLIA-waived professional testing pathway. Its most compelling benefit is not merely that it is small or fast. It can move the cholesterol conversation closer to the moment of testing, when the patient or screening participant is present and a trained professional can explain the next step.

Successful implementation still depends on disciplined procedures. Professionals must use the correct MEMo Chip and strips, collect the required sample volume, store supplies properly, perform analyzer checks and controls, clean and disinfect the device, document results, and follow current instructions and regulations.

BloodChek Medical supplies the CardioChek Plus 2700 Analyzer and compatible cholesterol testing products for professional programs. If your organization is comparing a portable cholesterol analyzer, a point-of-care lipid analyzer, or an alternative to a larger benchtop cholesterol testing machine, start with your testing goals. Then compare the exact panels, supplies, volume, connectivity, and support you will need.

Review the CardioChek Plus 2700 product information or contact BloodChek Medical for help building an appropriate purchasing list for your clinic, pharmacy, or corporate wellness screening program.  And for the best price, get the analyzer here: https://bloodchekmedical.com/pages/cardiochek-best-price