How Do You Use A Home Cholesterol Blood Testing Device?
There are two popular types of home blood cholesterol testing devices you can use. The less popular and more expensive kind gives a digital reading and provides results for HDL and other types of cholesterol. By far the most popular is the chemical test, which is less expensive but usually only gives results for your total cholesterol level. Open the test kit and read the instructions fully before you use the test kit. This will help you become familiar with the process so you can do it correctly and get a more accurate reading. Stabilize your cholesterol levels by sitting and relaxing for about five minutes before you use the test kit. Choose a finger from which to draw blood. Your middle or ring finger is best. Hold the lancet in your dominant hand. Let your arm hang at your side for at least 30 seconds. Then lay the same hand on a table or flat surface with your palm facing up. Follow the home cholesterol testing device instructions to prick your finger and collect a blood sample. W
