# Erba Cholesterol CHOL 440 Reagent System Pack | 10 × 44 ml | CHOD-POD Method

## Erba Cholesterol CHOL 440 Reagent System Pack – CHOD-POD Method

The **Erba Cholesterol CHOL 440 Reagent System Pack** is a professional clinical chemistry reagent intended for the quantitative determination of **Total Cholesterol**.

Erba identifies this dedicated system reagent as **CHOL 440**, catalogue number **XSYS0009**, using the established **CHOD-POD method**.

The pack contains **10 × 44 ml** of ready-to-use reagent and is designed for compatible **Erba XL Clinical Chemistry Analysers**.

**Important Product Identification:**  
Erba Pack Name: **CHOL 440**  
Catalogue No.: **XSYS0009**  
Analyte: **Total Cholesterol**  
Method: **CHOD-POD**  
Pack Size: **10 × 44 ml**  
Pack Type: **Erba SYSPACK™ / XL System Pack**

## Product at a Glance

**Product**

Cholesterol Reagent

**Brand**

Erba Mannheim

**Pack Name**

CHOL 440

**Catalogue Number**

XSYS0009

**Pack Size**

10 × 44 ml

**Total Nominal Volume**

440 ml

**Method**

CHOD-POD

**Reagent Format**

Liquid Stable / Ready to Use

**Pack Type**

Erba SYSPACK™ / XL System Pack

**Manufacturer-Listed Tests / Kit**

Approx. 2,000

**Analyser Platform**

Compatible Erba XL Clinical Chemistry Analysers

**Clinical Category**

Lipid Profile / Cardiovascular Risk / Clinical Chemistry

**Intended Use**

Professional In-Vitro Diagnostic Use

**Seller**

Microsidd India

**Location**

Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

## Key Features

-   **Erba Mannheim Cholesterol reagent**
-   Official Erba product designation: **CHOL 440**
-   Catalogue number: **XSYS0009**
-   Pack size: **10 × 44 ml**
-   Total nominal reagent volume: **440 ml**
-   **CHOD-POD method**
-   Liquid-stable reagent format
-   Ready-to-use system pack
-   Designed for compatible Erba XL chemistry analysers
-   Approximately **2,000 tests per kit**
-   Suitable for routine lipid-profile testing
-   For professional in-vitro diagnostic use only

## CHOD-POD Method for Cholesterol Testing

The **CHOD-POD method** is a widely used enzymatic colorimetric method for quantitative total cholesterol determination.

Cholesterol esters are enzymatically processed and cholesterol is subsequently oxidised, producing reaction products that participate in a peroxidase-mediated colour reaction. The measured colour intensity is related to the cholesterol concentration in the specimen.

The exact wavelength, sample volume, reagent volume, calibration settings, reaction timing and analyser programming should always be taken from the **current Erba Mannheim Instructions for Use supplied with the actual reagent lot**.

## What is Erba SYSPACK™?

Erba **SYSPACK™ / XL System Pack reagents** are dedicated clinical chemistry reagents designed for compatible Erba XL analyser platforms.

-   Ready-to-use reagent handling
-   Liquid-stable formulation
-   Dedicated analyser workflow
-   Manufacturer-defined pack configuration
-   Reduced routine manual preparation
-   Designed for automated clinical chemistry laboratories

## CHOL 440 Pack Configuration

Component

Pack Configuration

Cholesterol Reagent R1

**10 × 44 ml**

R2

Not listed / not required in CHOL 440 configuration

Total Nominal Volume

**440 ml**

## Approximate Tests per Kit

Erba XL Analyser

Manufacturer-Listed Tests / Kit

Erba XL-180

**Approx. 2,000**

Erba XL-200

**Approx. 2,000**

Erba XL-640

**Approx. 2,000**

Erba XL-1000

**Approx. 2,000**

Actual usable test yield may vary according to calibration frequency, internal quality-control testing, repeat runs and analyser reagent dead volume.

## Compatible Erba XL Clinical Chemistry Analysers

-   Erba XL-180
-   Erba XL-200
-   Erba XL-640
-   Erba XL-1000

Always verify compatibility against the exact analyser model, software configuration and current manufacturer application documentation.

## Why Cholesterol Testing Is Important

**Total Cholesterol** is a routinely measured lipid parameter and is commonly assessed as part of cardiovascular and metabolic risk evaluation.

Cholesterol testing may be included in:

-   Lipid Profile testing
-   Cardiovascular risk assessment
-   Preventive health screening
-   Metabolic profiles
-   Diabetes-related monitoring
-   Hospital clinical chemistry panels
-   Routine health check-ups

Total cholesterol should not be interpreted independently. It is commonly evaluated together with HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and other clinical risk factors.

## Cholesterol in a Lipid Profile

Parameter

General Laboratory Relevance

Total Cholesterol

Overall circulating cholesterol measurement

HDL Cholesterol

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol

LDL Cholesterol

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

Triglycerides

Major circulating triglyceride measurement

## Build an Erba Lipid Profile Reagent Range

Laboratories using compatible Erba XL systems can combine CHOL 440 with related Erba lipid-profile reagents such as:

-   **Erba CHOL 440 – Total Cholesterol**
-   Erba TG 440 – Triglycerides
-   Erba HDL C 160 – HDL Direct
-   Erba LDL C 80 – LDL Direct

Together, these reagents can support a broader routine lipid-profile workflow on compatible Erba chemistry analysers.

## Explore Erba Lab Reagents

Browse the dedicated [**Erba Lab Reagents Collection**](https://microsidd.com/collections/erba-lab-reagents) at Microsidd.com.

This CHOL 440 page should be linked reciprocally with the Erba collection, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and other related clinical chemistry product pages.

## Explore Biochemistry Reagents

Browse the broader [**Biochemistry Reagents Collection**](https://microsidd.com/collections/bio-chemistry-reagents) for lipid, liver, renal, electrolyte and general clinical chemistry reagents from multiple diagnostic brands.

## Who Can Buy Erba CHOL 440?

-   Pathology laboratories
-   Diagnostic centres
-   Hospital laboratories
-   Clinical chemistry laboratories
-   Cardiology centres
-   Diabetes clinics
-   Preventive health centres
-   Medical institutions
-   Healthcare organisations
-   Institutional laboratory buyers

## Why Buy Erba Lab Reagents from Microsidd.com?

Microsidd Advantage

Benefit

Dedicated Erba Collection

Easy access to compatible Erba XL system reagents

Diagnostic / IVD Focus

Professional laboratory-oriented procurement

Clear Product Identification

Pack name, catalogue number, method and configuration shown clearly

Related Lipid Reagents

Easier sourcing of cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL reagents

Technical Product Information

Helps laboratories verify requirements before purchase

GST Invoice

Available for eligible purchases

Bangalore-Based Operations

Convenient for Bengaluru and Karnataka laboratories

India-Wide Supply

Subject to stock availability and serviceability

## Buy Erba Cholesterol Reagent in Bangalore

Microsidd India supplies **Erba clinical chemistry reagents, lipid-profile reagents and laboratory diagnostic products from Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka**.

The **Erba CHOL 440 Cholesterol System Pack** is intended for professional laboratories operating compatible Erba XL clinical chemistry analysers.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Erba CHOL 440?

CHOL 440 is Erba Mannheim's dedicated **Total Cholesterol XL system reagent** for compatible Erba clinical chemistry analysers.

### What is the catalogue number?

The manufacturer catalogue number is **XSYS0009**.

### What method does Erba Cholesterol use?

Erba lists the method as **CHOD-POD**.

### What is the pack size?

The CHOL 440 pack contains **10 × 44 ml** reagent.

### Does CHOL 440 require R2?

No separate R2 component is listed in Erba's current CHOL 440 system-pack configuration.

### How many tests can one kit perform?

Erba lists approximately **2,000 tests per kit** on compatible XL-180, XL-200, XL-640 and XL-1000 analysers.

### Is cholesterol part of a lipid profile?

Yes. Total cholesterol is commonly assessed together with **Triglycerides, HDL Cholesterol and LDL Cholesterol** as part of a lipid profile.

### Can this reagent be used with Erba XL-200?

Yes, subject to the current Erba application and analyser configuration.

### Is this an open-system reagent?

No. It should primarily be treated as a **dedicated Erba XL system-pack reagent**.

### Where can I find other Erba reagents?

Visit the [**Erba Lab Reagents Collection**](https://microsidd.com/collections/erba-lab-reagents) on Microsidd.com.

### Is this product intended for home use?

No. It is intended for **professional in-vitro diagnostic laboratory use only**.

## Medical & Laboratory Disclaimer

This page is provided for **product identification, professional procurement and laboratory education**.

Total cholesterol results should not be interpreted independently to diagnose or exclude cardiovascular, metabolic or lipid disorders.

Laboratories must follow the **current Erba Mannheim Instructions for Use supplied with the actual reagent lot**, including analyser-specific parameters, specimen requirements, calibration, internal quality control, storage and analytical limitations.

## No Return / No Exchange Policy

**This product is non-returnable and non-exchangeable.**

Please verify the **brand, product name, catalogue number, method, analyser compatibility and pack size** before placing your order.

For this product, customers should specifically verify that they require **Erba CHOL 440 / XSYS0009 / CHOD-POD / 10 × 44 ml**.

Genuine cases involving an incorrect product received will be handled separately according to Microsidd.com's applicable policies and applicable law.

**An original, continuous, unedited and uncut unboxing video is compulsory for making any claim regarding an incorrect product received.**

## Details

- **Price:** 7228.0 INR
- **Vendor:** Erba

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> Updated: 2026-10-11