Empowering Preventative Care – Rapid Cholesterol and Glucose Testing from ACON

Monitoring cholesterol and blood glucose levels is an important part of managing long-term health risks and supporting preventative healthcare programmes. Whether used in occupational health screening, primary care, or community health settings, rapid point-of-care testing allows healthcare professionals to provide immediate results and meaningful recommendations.

Ngaio Diagnostics is pleased to offer two trusted point-of-care testing solutions from ACON Laboratories: the ACON Mission Cholesterol Monitoring System and the ACON On Call Sure Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

Why Monitor Cholesterol and Blood Glucose?

Cholesterol testing plays an important role in assessing cardiovascular health. Elevated cholesterol levels are often symptomless but can significantly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as “good” cholesterol because it helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is known as “bad” cholesterol because high levels can contribute to the build-up of fatty deposits within arteries, restricting blood flow and increasing cardiovascular risk.

Triglycerides are another important blood lipid. These fats store excess energy from food and can become elevated due to factors such as obesity, diabetes, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, and diets high in sugar or refined carbohydrates.

Blood glucose monitoring is essential for individuals living with diabetes and can provide valuable information about how the body is managing blood sugar levels. Regular testing can help identify trends, support treatment decisions, and encourage positive lifestyle changes.

ACON Mission® Cholesterol Monitoring System

The ACON Mission Cholesterol Monitoring System provides reliable lipid testing from a simple fingerstick blood sample. Designed for professional use, it delivers laboratory-comparable results in approximately two minutes.

The system measures:

• Total Cholesterol (TC)
• High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
• Triglycerides (TG)
• Calculated LDL Cholesterol
• TC/HDL Ratio

ACON On Call® Sure Blood Glucose Monitoring System

This device requires only a very small blood sample and delivers glucose results in seconds, ideal for professional healthcare consultations and patient monitoring programmes.

Supporting Better Health Outcomes

By combining the ACON Mission Cholesterol Monitoring System with the ACON On Call Sure Glucose Monitoring System, healthcare providers can quickly assess these key indicators of metabolic and cardiovascular health from simple fingerstick blood samples.

Individually packaged test strips help maintain test integrity, with an extended shelf life up to 24 months.

To learn more or to request pricing, contact our Point-of-Care team at info@ngaio.co.nz.