The ACON QuikCheck Ultra Cholesterol Monitor is a compact biosensor-based system for the quantitative measurement of Total Cholesterol (CHOL) from a small fingertip capillary whole-blood sample.
Designed for convenient cholesterol screening in home and professional point-of-care settings, the QuikCheck Ultra requires only approximately 4 µL of blood and provides a Total Cholesterol result in approximately 15–70 seconds.
Important: QuikCheck Ultra measures Total Cholesterol only. It does not provide a complete lipid profile containing HDL, triglycerides and calculated LDL. If you require multiple lipid parameters, see our QuikCheck vs Accurex Lipid Profile Meter comparison.
| Specification | QuikCheck Ultra |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ACON Biotech / ACON Laboratories |
| Test Parameter | Total Cholesterol – CHOL |
| Testing Method | Biosensor |
| Specimen | Fresh fingertip capillary whole blood |
| Sample Volume | Approximately 4 µL |
| Result Time | Approximately 15–70 seconds |
| Measurement Range | 100–450 mg/dL (2.6–11.7 mmol/L) |
| Hematocrit Range | 30–60% |
| Calibration | Code chip |
| Memory | Up to 200 results with date/time |
| Display Units | mg/dL or mmol/L |
| PC Interface | Mini USB |
| Operating Conditions | Approximately 15°C–40°C |
| Power | 3 × AAA batteries or compatible AC adapter |
The QuikCheck Ultra is designed specifically for the quantitative measurement of:
Total Cholesterol (CHOL)
Total Cholesterol represents the combined cholesterol carried by different lipoproteins in the blood.
The QuikCheck Ultra does not separately measure:
This distinction is important when choosing between a simple Total Cholesterol meter and a multi-parameter lipid profile system.
| Parameter | QuikCheck Ultra | Accurex Lipid Profile System |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDL | — | ✓ |
| Triglycerides | — | ✓ |
| LDL | — | Calculated with applicable lipid panel |
| Sample Requirement | Approx. 4 µL | Depends on strip configuration |
If you need only a quick Total Cholesterol measurement, QuikCheck Ultra offers a simpler testing workflow.
If your requirement is a broader lipid profile, compare the two systems here:
QuikCheck Total Cholesterol Meter vs Accurex Lipid Profile Meter →
The QuikCheck Ultra uses biosensor test-strip technology.
The basic testing workflow is:
The direct-sampling design reduces the need for a separate blood transfer device.
One of the key advantages of the QuikCheck Ultra system is its small specimen requirement.
Only approximately:
4 microlitres (4 µL)
of fresh capillary whole blood is needed for a Total Cholesterol test.
This makes the system convenient for finger-prick cholesterol screening.
The QuikCheck Ultra provides results in approximately:
15–70 seconds
depending on the measurement process and cholesterol concentration.
This rapid turnaround makes it suitable for point-of-care environments where immediate Total Cholesterol information is useful.
The manufacturer's specified Total Cholesterol measurement range is approximately:
100–450 mg/dL
or:
2.6–11.7 mmol/L
Results outside the analytical range should not be interpreted as an exact numerical cholesterol concentration.
Unexpected or clinically important results should be appropriately confirmed and interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional.
The system is intended for appropriate self-testing and professional point-of-care use according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Typical applications include:
The QuikCheck Ultra meter should be used only with compatible QuikCheck Ultra Total Cholesterol Test Strips.
Test strips from other cholesterol meters, glucometers or lipid-profile analysers are not interchangeable.
Buy QuikCheck Cholesterol Test Strips – 25 Pack →
Before testing, verify:
The manufacturer specifies QuikCheck Ultra cholesterol-strip storage at approximately:
2°C–30°C
Unopened strips have a manufacturer-specified shelf life of up to approximately 24 months, subject to the printed expiry date on the actual pack.
For canister-packed strips, the manufacturer's platform documentation specifies approximately 3 months after opening, subject to the earlier printed expiry date.
For complete strip handling information:
Read the QuikCheck Test Strip Compatibility, Expiry & Storage Guide →
The QuikCheck Ultra uses a code-chip calibration system.
Use the appropriate code chip supplied for the compatible test strips and verify correct coding before performing a cholesterol test.
Do not assume that a code chip from another strip lot or another meter system is interchangeable.
The current Microsidd QuikCheck Cholesterol Monitor kit includes:
Manufacturer packaging and included accessories can change between batches. Please refer to the actual supplied pack for final contents.
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Read the Complete QuikCheck vs Accurex Comparison →
Learn about the QuikCheck system, Total Cholesterol testing, sample requirements, test-strip compatibility and important technical specifications.
Read the QuikCheck Complete Guide →
Learn how to identify compatible replacement strips and understand expiry, storage temperature and opened-canister handling.
Read the Strip Compatibility & Storage Guide →
Understand the difference between a Total Cholesterol-only system and a multi-parameter lipid profile meter before choosing a device.
Compare QuikCheck vs Accurex →
Microsidd India, Bengaluru supplies genuine diagnostic devices and compatible testing consumables to customers across India.
When ordering a QuikCheck cholesterol system from Microsidd, you can also purchase the corresponding replacement test strips from the same store, helping you maintain the correct meter-and-strip combination.
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It quantitatively measures Total Cholesterol (CHOL) in fresh fingertip capillary whole blood.
No. QuikCheck Ultra is a Total Cholesterol system and does not separately measure HDL.
No. The QuikCheck Ultra does not provide a direct or calculated LDL result as part of its Total Cholesterol test.
No. Triglycerides require an appropriate lipid-analysis system or laboratory test.
Approximately 4 µL of fresh fingertip capillary whole blood.
The manufacturer's specification is approximately 15–70 seconds.
Approximately 100–450 mg/dL or 2.6–11.7 mmol/L for Total Cholesterol.
The current manufacturer specification for the Ultra system identifies fresh fingertip capillary whole blood as the specimen type. Follow the instructions supplied with your exact QuikCheck kit.
Use only genuine compatible QuikCheck Ultra Total Cholesterol Test Strips intended for this system.
No. QuikCheck and Accurex are different analytical platforms and their test strips are not interchangeable.
The QuikCheck Ultra platform uses a code-chip calibration system.
The manufacturer specifies approximately 2°C–30°C. Always follow the storage and expiry instructions printed on the actual strip package.
The manufacturer specifies memory for up to approximately 200 results with date and time.
No. It measures Total Cholesterol only. A laboratory lipid profile or an appropriate multi-parameter lipid testing system is required when HDL, LDL, triglycerides or other lipid information is needed.
The QuikCheck Ultra system is intended for appropriate self-testing and professional use according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Compatible QuikCheck Total Cholesterol Test Strips are available separately from Microsidd.com.
The QuikCheck Ultra Cholesterol Monitoring System is an in-vitro diagnostic device for quantitative Total Cholesterol testing. It should be used according to the manufacturer's current instructions supplied with the meter and test strips.
A Total Cholesterol result is only one component of cardiovascular risk assessment. It does not provide the same information as a full laboratory lipid profile containing HDL, LDL and triglycerides.
Unexpected, abnormal or clinically important cholesterol results should be interpreted by an appropriate healthcare professional and confirmed using suitable laboratory testing where clinically indicated.
This diagnostic device and associated diagnostic consumables are non-returnable and non-exchangeable.
Please verify the meter model, required test parameter, compatible test strips and pack configuration before ordering.
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 required when making a claim regarding an incorrect product received.
| Specification name | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Cholesterol analyte measured | Total cholesterol (TC) |
| Color pattern | Blue, White |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Display technology | LCD, LED |
| Medical device certification | CE |
| Power source | Battery-powered |
| Test format | Monitor |
| Test sample | Blood |
