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5. Once “INSERT CARTRIDGE” is displayed, analyzer will remain active for 15
minutes before turning off.
6. Remove cartridge from pack just before testing.
Note: Once cartridge is removed from the pack, it must be used within 15 minutes. If
not used within 15 minutes, discard it and use a fresh cartridge. (Cartridges in
unopened packs can be stored at room temperature for up to 14 days)
Fill Mark
Closure Clip
Inlet Port
(Blood goes here)
2. There are two ways to transfer blood from a tube to the cartridge,
syringe
or
plastic pipette
.
If using a
syringe
, invert tube and push the syringe’s safety tip through stopper into
blood sample.
Slowly
pull back on plunger to draw blood into syringe until it is about
half full.
Bubbles can cause a quality check failure. If air bubbles form throughout sample, discard
syringe and repeat this step.
Fill and Close the Cartridge
1. Gently invert tube of blood 2–3 times.
3. Hold syringe so tip is pointing upward. Hold a gauze
pad at tip to absorb blood. Press syringe plunger
slowly until air is removed and at least one drop of
blood is discarded. If air bubble is stuck, tap syringe
gently. If an air bubble was trapped at top of syringe
it may start to move toward tip. In this case, wait
until bubble reaches tip and remove it.
If using a
plastic pipette
, slowly remove rubber
stopper from collection tube, and draw about 1/4” of
blood into pipette. Maintain constant pressure on
pipette.
