FAQs
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Who is the manufacturer of LACTATE PLUS?
The LACTATE PLUS is manufactured by Nova Biomedical® in the USA. The company is the market leader in the development and manufacture of clinical lactate analysers. No other brand has more lactate analysers in use in clinics worldwide. The high manufacturing standards of the laboratory analysers and point-of-care devices also apply to the LACTATE PLUS.
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ACCURACY BEFORE FRILLS?
A lactate meter must be able to do one thing above all: measure accurately. Otherwise you can simply forget about it. Several studies in recent years have shown how accurately the LACTATE PLUS measures. The latest published results of the Hong Kong Sports Institute show that the measurements of the LACTATE PLUS were highly comparable with those of established lactate laboratory analysers*. There was a linear relationship between the lactate values determined with the LACTATE PLUS and the EKF and YSI, which underpins the reliability of the LACTATE PLUS.
* Biosen C-line Sport, EKF Diagnostics, Germany und YSI 1500, Yellow Springs Instrument Company, USA -
Does the device need to be calibrated when opening a new box of test strips?
No. The test strips of the LACTATE PLUS are pre-calibrated, so no further calibration is necessary. You simply insert a new test strip into the LACTATE PLUS, which switches on automatically and is immediately ready for use. This eliminates one operating step and also prevents the use of an incorrect code (which would increase the risk of an incorrect reading). This is made possible by the patented StatStrip® Multi-Well™ technology from Nova Biomedical®. Here Your benefits:
Long shelf life
No batch deviation
No calibration codes
Excellent correlation to laboratory systems
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Do the LACTATE PLUS test strips need to be refrigerated?
No. The LACTATE PLUS test strips do not require refrigeration and should only be stored at a room temperature between 15 and 30 C.
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What is the shelf life of the test strips compared to other manufacturers?
The shelf life of the test strips is 24 months from the date of manufacture. As the exclusive European importer, CARDIOWORLD receives new goods from the USA every 10 to 14 days. This ensures that new test strips with a long shelf life are always in stock. The shelf life of our other suppliers is only 12 months or 18 months from the manufacturer's date.
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Accurate means EXPENSIVE?
No. We also set standards when it comes to costs. Although the LACTATE PLUS is probably the most accurate mobile lactate meter, our prices are the lowest.
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What are the control solutions for?
IMPORTANT! The control solutions are not intended for calibration. As mentioned above, the LACTATE PLUS does not require calibration. As the word suggests, the control solutions are used to check whether the device is measuring accurately. We recommend this whenever the device has not been used for a longer period of time, has been dropped or you think something is wrong with the measurements.
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How much do the LACTATE PLUS test strips cost compared to other manufacturers?
It is often the excessive follow-up costs for the test strips that have a negative impact on economical working with mobile lactate measuring devices. This is where the LACTATE PLUS proves its cost-effectiveness, as the test strips are considerably cheaper than those of comparable devices. Here is a price comparison of the LACTATE PLUS test strips (Germany with 19 % VAT) with the most favourable prices of other providers that we found on the Internet:
LACTATE PLUS: BOX with 25 test strips: 54.74 EUR = 2.19 EUR per test strip
LACTATE SCOUT: BOX with 25 test strips: 79.95 EUR = 3.20 EUR per test strip
LACTATE PRO: BOX with 25 test strips: 59.94 EUR = 2.40 EUR per test strip
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Is there a DISCOUNT like with the other suppliers?
We are in favour of transparent prices and don't believe in discount games. Why should you pay (the equivalent of) more for a box than for a pack of three? We don't want to force you to buy more than you need. Firstly, because the risk of the test strips expiring is much greater. Secondly, because we just don't tick that way.
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Are there supply bottlenecks?
CARDIOWORLD has been importing the LACTATE PLUS since 2014 and there have never been any supply bottlenecks since then. This is made possible by the Kanban method, according to which the work to be done and the available capacities are ideally coordinated. We attach great importance to efficiency, both with our product and in shipping and support.
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WHO ARE THE TOP 3 COMPETITORS?
The three major suppliers NOVA BIOMEDICAL (USA), EKF (Germany) and ARKRAY (Japan) are competing at a very high level with the LACTATE PLUS, the LACTATE SCOUT and the LACTATE PRO. Each device has its advantages and disadvantages. However, when it comes to accuracy, handling and cost-effectiveness, we are running away from the competition. This is exactly why the LACTATE PLUS is used by so many Olympic champions, world champions, top athletes, top teams and top coaches. By the way, if something doesn't fit, we'll talk to us and to find a solution!
‘Every second counts’! Train more effectively with the LACTATE PLUS and become faster!