The CardioChek Triglycerides Test Strip provides a quantitative measurement of triglycerides in whole blood. Triglycerides and Cholesterol are types of fat transported in blood. Invididuals with high levels of triglycerides should consult a physician. A memo chip is provided with each package of test strips and must be properly inserted into the CardioChek meter before performing a test. After the test strip is inserted into the meter and blood sample is applied to the test strip, test results are displayed in about 1 minute.