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Thank you for purchasing the Lloydspharmacy Digital Cholesterol Monitor (Model
LCM1). You have selected a reliable and medically approved monitor that is easy to
use. In just three simple steps the Lloydspharmacy Digital Cholesterol Monitor will
provide you with the test results you need.
Two thirds of people in the UK have high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a type of fat that
is found in the body and is vital to help keep us healthy. However elevated levels of
cholesterol are a major risk factor for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Cardiovascular
Disease and stroke. There are two main types of cholesterol: good (HDL) and bad
(LDL) cholesterol.
This test measures total cholesterol (both good and bad)
You will find everything you need to know about this product in this user manual.
Before using the Lloydspharmacy Digital Cholesterol M
onitor
, please read the
instructions included in this user manual carefully.
Lloydspharmacy Digital Cholesterol Monitor is an in vitro diagnostic device for self
testing. This means that the system should only be used for testing outside of the
human body. High total blood cholesterol has been established as one of the key
factors associated with the occurrence of CHD. Lower blood levels of cholesterol are
linked with a decreased incidence of CHD.
Introduction
