Accurex Lipid Profile Test Strip Compatibility Guide: LPS-101 vs TCS-101 vs TGS-101 vs HLS-101
Dr Pramod kumar
The Accurex Lipid Profile Meter / Blood Lipid Analysis System supports several different test-strip references.
This is useful because the same meter platform can perform either a broader lipid profile or a single-parameter lipid test, depending on the strip selected.
However, it also creates an important purchasing question:
Should you buy LPS-101, TCS-101, TGS-101 or HLS-101?
The answer depends entirely on which lipid parameters you need to measure.
The four compatible strip references are:
- LPS-101 – 3-in-1 Lipid Panel
- TCS-101 – Total Cholesterol
- TGS-101 – Triglycerides
- HLS-101 – HDL Cholesterol
This guide explains what each strip measures, which results are calculated, sample-volume differences, code-chip matching and which configuration makes sense for different testing requirements.
Accurex Lipid Test Strips at a Glance
| Strip | Directly Measures | Calculated Results | Approx. Sample | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPS-101 | TC + HDL + TG | LDL + TC/HDL Ratio | Approx. 35 µL | Broader lipid-profile testing |
| TCS-101 | Total Cholesterol – TC | None from this single-parameter test | Approx. 10 µL | TC-only testing |
| TGS-101 | Triglycerides – TG | None from this single-parameter test | Approx. 10 µL | TG-only testing |
| HLS-101 | HDL Cholesterol | None from this single-parameter test | Approx. 10 µL | HDL-only testing |
Which Strips Work with the Accurex Lipid Profile Meter?
The Accurex / LPM-101 Blood Lipid Analysis System is designed to work with:
- LPS-101
- TCS-101
- TGS-101
- HLS-101
These strips belong to the compatible Blood Lipid Analysis System platform.
Do not assume that another cholesterol strip will work simply because it has a similar shape.
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LPS-101: 3-in-1 Lipid Profile Test Strip
LPS-101 is the most comprehensive strip configuration supported by the system.
One LPS-101 strip directly measures:
- Total Cholesterol – TC
- HDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides – TG
The meter then uses these measured values to calculate:
- LDL Cholesterol
- TC/HDL Ratio
This means one LPS-101 test can provide five displayed lipid values:
TC + HDL + TG + calculated LDL + calculated TC/HDL ratio
What Is the LPS-101 Sample Volume?
The LPS-101 lipid panel requires approximately:
35 µL of specimen
This is larger than the sample requirement of the individual parameter strips because the LPS-101 simultaneously performs multiple lipid measurements.
How Long Does LPS-101 Testing Take?
The compatible system provides LPS-101 lipid-panel results in approximately:
2 minutes
After the correct amount of specimen is applied, the meter automatically performs the photochemical analysis and displays the lipid results.
Which Results Does LPS-101 Actually Measure?
It is important to distinguish measured and calculated parameters.
| Parameter | LPS-101 Result Type |
|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol | Directly measured |
| HDL Cholesterol | Directly measured |
| Triglycerides | Directly measured |
| LDL Cholesterol | Calculated |
| TC/HDL Ratio | Calculated |
How Does Accurex Calculate LDL?
With the LPS-101 strip, the meter uses the directly measured TC, HDL and TG values to calculate LDL under the manufacturer's applicable calculation conditions.
The manufacturer's LPM-101 documentation specifies the conventional calculation:
LDL = TC − HDL − TG/5 when results are expressed in mg/dL.
The calculated LDL result should therefore not be confused with a direct LDL assay.
TCS-101: Total Cholesterol Test Strip
TCS-101 is the single-parameter Total Cholesterol strip for the compatible Accurex / LPM-101 platform.
It measures:
Total Cholesterol – TC only
TCS-101 does not independently provide:
- HDL
- Triglycerides
- Calculated LDL
- TC/HDL Ratio
This strip can be useful where only Total Cholesterol measurement is required from an existing Accurex system.
TCS-101 Sample Volume & Test Time
TCS-101 uses approximately:
10 µL of specimen
and provides a Total Cholesterol result in approximately:
2 minutes
TGS-101: Triglycerides Test Strip
TGS-101 is the parameter-specific strip used to measure:
Triglycerides – TG
It does not generate a full lipid profile by itself.
TGS-101 can be useful when only a standalone triglyceride result is required from the compatible meter.
TGS-101 Sample Volume & Test Time
The TGS-101 uses approximately:
10 µL of specimen
and provides the result in approximately:
2 minutes
HLS-101: HDL Cholesterol Test Strip
HLS-101 is the parameter-specific strip designed to measure:
High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol – HDL
It does not provide TC, TG or calculated LDL by itself.
HLS-101 Sample Volume & Test Time
The HLS-101 uses approximately:
10 µL of specimen
and provides the HDL result in approximately:
2 minutes
LPS-101 vs TCS-101 vs TGS-101 vs HLS-101
| Result | LPS-101 | TCS-101 | TGS-101 | HLS-101 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| HDL | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Triglycerides | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| LDL | ✅ Calculated | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| TC/HDL Ratio | ✅ Calculated | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Which Accurex Strip Should You Buy?
You Need a Broad Lipid Profile
Choose:
LPS-101
because one compatible test provides:
TC + HDL + TG + calculated LDL + calculated TC/HDL ratio
You Need Only Total Cholesterol
Choose:
TCS-101
You Need Only Triglycerides
Choose:
TGS-101
You Need Only HDL
Choose:
HLS-101
Why Would Someone Use a Single-Parameter Strip?
A broader lipid profile is not required for every test.
Single-parameter strips may be useful when:
- Only one lipid measurement is required
- A particular analyte needs follow-up testing
- The facility's testing protocol specifies an individual parameter
- A complete panel is not necessary for that testing session
The appropriate test should be selected according to the intended clinical or screening workflow.
Why LPS-101 Requires More Sample
The LPS-101 requires approximately 35 µL, while the single-parameter strips typically use approximately 10 µL.
This reflects the fact that the LPS-101 strip contains the reaction areas necessary to determine multiple lipid parameters during the same test.
Do All Accurex Lipid Strips Use the Same Code Chip?
No.
Each box of compatible test strips is supplied with its own code chip.
The LPM-101 manual instructs users to:
- Use the code chip supplied with the current strip box.
- Insert the chip into the meter.
- Check the code printed on the strip package.
- Compare it with the meter display.
- Proceed only when the codes match.
Do not assume that a code chip from another strip type or lot is interchangeable.
Why Code-Chip Matching Matters
The code chip provides the meter with the calibration information for the corresponding strip lot.
Using an incorrect code chip can produce unreliable results.
Keep:
- Strip box
- Strip lot
- Code chip
- Package insert
together whenever possible.
Can QuikCheck Cholesterol Strips Be Used in the Accurex Meter?
No.
The QuikCheck Total Cholesterol system and the Accurex Blood Lipid Analysis System are different analytical platforms.
QuikCheck strips should not be substituted for:
- LPS-101
- TCS-101
- TGS-101
- HLS-101
Similar appearance does not mean compatibility.
Read: QuikCheck vs Accurex Complete Comparison
Can Glucometer Strips Be Used in the Accurex Lipid Meter?
No.
Blood glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride and lipid-profile strips use different reagent systems and calibration requirements.
Only use strips specifically designated for the Accurex Blood Lipid Analysis System.
Can LPS-101 Be Replaced by Three Separate Strips?
TCS-101, HLS-101 and TGS-101 can individually measure TC, HDL and TG.
However, three separate tests are not the same workflow as performing one LPS-101 3-in-1 lipid-panel test.
LPS-101 is specifically designed to measure the three required analytes during a single strip test and allow the meter to calculate LDL and TC/HDL ratio from that panel.
If a full panel is required, use the strip configuration specified for that purpose.
Which Samples Can Accurex Lipid Strips Use?
The Blood Lipid Analysis System supports appropriate testing using:
- Capillary whole blood
- Venous whole blood
- Serum
- Plasma
Always confirm the permitted specimen type in the package insert supplied with the exact strip being used.
Capillary Blood: Use the Correct Sample
The manufacturer's LPM-101 instructions recommend using the second drop of blood for capillary testing.
Ensure that:
- Hands are clean and dry
- An adequate sample is obtained
- The correct transfer tube is used
- The required volume is applied
- The application area is properly filled
Do Not Add More Blood After an Insufficient Sample
If insufficient specimen has been applied, the manufacturer advises:
Do not add more specimen to the same strip.
Instead:
- Discard the used strip.
- Prepare a fresh strip.
- Obtain the correct sample volume.
- Repeat the test.
Are Accurex Lipid Test Strips Reusable?
No.
All four test-strip types are single-use diagnostic consumables.
Never:
- Wash and reuse a strip
- Add a new specimen to an already tested strip
- Use one strip for multiple patients
- Return a used strip to its container
How Should Accurex Test Strips Be Stored?
Manufacturer documentation instructs users to keep test strips in their original protective packaging.
Important storage practices include:
- Keep strips in the original canister or foil pouch.
- Keep packaging tightly closed.
- Do not transfer strips to another container.
- Protect strips from heat.
- Protect strips from excessive humidity.
- Protect strips from direct sunlight.
- Check the printed expiry before testing.
Opened-Canister Handling
For canister-packed strips, the LPM-101 manual specifies an opened-canister period of approximately:
3 months after first opening
Write the opened-expiry date on the canister and discard remaining strips after that period, even if the printed manufacturer's expiry is later.
If the printed expiry occurs first, the printed expiry takes priority.
Accurex 25-Strip Lipid Profile Pack
The current Microsidd product listing is for:
Accurex Lipid Profile Meter Test Strips – Pack of 25
This is the broader 3-in-1 lipid-profile configuration, designed to directly determine:
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL
- Triglycerides
and allow the compatible system to calculate:
- LDL
- TC/HDL ratio
View Accurex Lipid Profile Test Strips – 25 Pack
Meter and Test Strips Are Sold Separately
The current Microsidd Accurex meter listing contains the reusable meter, while lipid test strips are purchased separately.
If you are purchasing the Accurex system for the first time, remember that you need both:
1. Accurex Lipid Profile Meter
and:
2. The correct compatible lipid test strips
View Accurex Lipid Profile Meter
Quick Accurex Strip Selection Guide
| Your Requirement | Strip Reference |
|---|---|
| Full lipid profile: TC + HDL + TG + calculated LDL + TC/HDL ratio | LPS-101 |
| Total Cholesterol only | TCS-101 |
| Triglycerides only | TGS-101 |
| HDL only | HLS-101 |
Accurex Strip Purchasing Checklist
- ✓ Confirm the meter is the compatible Accurex / LPM-101 Blood Lipid Analysis System
- ✓ Identify which lipid parameter or panel you require
- ✓ Check the exact strip reference
- ✓ Verify LPS-101 vs TCS-101 vs TGS-101 vs HLS-101
- ✓ Confirm the required sample volume
- ✓ Use the code chip supplied with the strip pack
- ✓ Match the code displayed by the meter
- ✓ Check printed expiry
- ✓ Check packaging condition
- ✓ Use one fresh strip for every test
Frequently Asked Questions
Which strips work with the Accurex Lipid Profile Meter?
The compatible Blood Lipid Analysis System supports LPS-101, TCS-101, TGS-101 and HLS-101 test strips.
What is LPS-101?
LPS-101 is the 3-in-1 lipid-profile strip. It directly measures Total Cholesterol, HDL and Triglycerides and enables calculated LDL and TC/HDL ratio.
What is TCS-101?
TCS-101 is the single-parameter Total Cholesterol test strip.
What is TGS-101?
TGS-101 is the single-parameter Triglyceride test strip.
What is HLS-101?
HLS-101 is the single-parameter HDL Cholesterol test strip.
Which Accurex strip gives a full lipid profile?
LPS-101 is the appropriate 3-in-1 lipid-panel strip when TC, HDL and TG measurements plus calculated LDL and TC/HDL ratio are required.
Does LPS-101 measure LDL directly?
No. LDL is calculated using the measured TC, HDL and TG values under the manufacturer's applicable calculation conditions.
How much blood does LPS-101 require?
Approximately 35 µL.
How much sample do TCS-101, TGS-101 and HLS-101 require?
The parameter-specific strips use approximately 10 µL.
How long does a lipid test take?
The compatible system generally reports these lipid tests in approximately 2 minutes.
Can I use QuikCheck cholesterol strips in the Accurex meter?
No. The QuikCheck and Accurex systems use different, non-interchangeable test strips.
Can I use a glucometer strip in the Accurex meter?
No. Only use compatible Blood Lipid Analysis System strips specified for the meter.
Do all strip boxes use the same code chip?
No. Use the code chip supplied with each current strip box and verify the code against the packaging and meter display.
Can I add more blood if the sample was insufficient?
No. The manufacturer instructs users to repeat the test with a new strip rather than adding more specimen to an inadequately filled strip.
Can the strips be reused?
No. All Accurex lipid test strips are single-use.
Which Accurex strips does Microsidd currently sell?
The current Microsidd listing is for a 25-strip Accurex Lipid Profile Test Strip pack designed for the broader 3-in-1 lipid profile workflow.
Are strips included with the Accurex meter?
No. The current meter listing and the test-strip listing are separate products.
Related Accurex Knowledge Hub Guides
Accurex Lipid Profile Meter & Test Strips Complete Guide
Learn how the meter works, specimen requirements, measurement technology, result time and system features.
Read the Accurex Complete Guide
Total Cholesterol Meter vs Lipid Profile Meter: QuikCheck vs Accurex
Understand why QuikCheck and Accurex may look similar but perform very different lipid-testing workflows.
Read the QuikCheck vs Accurex Comparison
QuikCheck Cholesterol Monitor & Test Strips Complete Guide
If your requirement is Total Cholesterol only, compare the simpler QuikCheck system.
Read the QuikCheck Complete Guide
Shop Accurex Lipid Testing Products
Accurex Lipid Profile Meter
Reusable Blood Lipid Analysis System for compatible Accurex lipid test strips.
View Accurex Lipid Profile Meter
Accurex Lipid Profile Test Strips – 25 Pack
Compatible 3-in-1 lipid panel strips for TC, HDL and TG measurement with calculated LDL and TC/HDL ratio.
View Accurex Lipid Profile Test Strips
Important Medical & Compatibility Note
Accurex lipid test strips are system-specific in-vitro diagnostic consumables.
Before testing, always verify:
- The exact meter model
- The test-strip reference
- The analyte or lipid panel required
- The matching code chip
- The required sample volume
- The specimen type
- The strip expiry date
- The storage and packaging condition
Unexpected or clinically important lipid results should be interpreted by an appropriate healthcare professional and confirmed using laboratory testing where clinically indicated.
These diagnostic products are non-returnable and non-exchangeable.
Please verify the meter model, test parameter, strip reference, compatibility and pack size before placing your order.
Genuine cases involving an incorrect product received will be handled separately according to Microsidd.com's applicable policies and applicable law.
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