It has been identified as a negative cardiovascular risk factor and a cardiovascular protectant in higher concentrations. Addition of the HDL test to the BioScanner test menu allows patients to combine this measurement with the previously cleared total cholesterol measurement. This ratio serves as a relative measure of cardiovascular risk. The BioScanner 2000 is a small hand held blood chemistry system designed for use by professionals and at home. The system consists of a multi-channel analyzer and disposable test strips.
Users apply a small drop of blood onto a test strips and insert the strip into the analyzer.
Results are returned in a minute or less. Test strips currently available for the BioScanner are glucose, ketone, total cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol. Triglyceride test strips are pending FDA clearance and the company has direct LDL, microalbumin and hemoglobin A1c in development. Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. is dedicated to developing medical diagnostics for the management of diabetes and its complications. Any question regarding a medical diagnosis, treatment, referral, drug availability or pricing should be directed to either a licensed physician or to the product's manufacturer.