Arkray AUTION ELEVEN AE-4022, Operating Manual

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Environmental Conditions
 Storage conditions
Temperature: 1 to 30°C, Humidity: 20 to 80% R.H. (non-condensing)
 Shipping conditions
Temperature: -10 to 60°C, Humidity: 20 to 80% R.H. (non-condensing)
 Operating conditions
Temperature: 10 to 30°C, Humidity: 20 to 80% R.H. (non-condensing)
 Measurement conditions
Temperature: 10 to 30°C, Humidity: 30 to 60% R.H. (non-condensing)
Specimen Collection
Specimen collection is as important as the technical performance of urinalysis. Acceptable specimens
improve the quality and reliability of urinalysis results. CLSI Guidelines should be followed. Collection
should be clean and opaque containers should be used to protect the specimen from light. Specimens
should be used within 2 hours or refrigerated. Relevant information should be recorded for the physician
regarding specimen collection, such as time, date, specialized circumstances, whether refrigerated after
collection or not, as well as any medications, strenuous exercise, or presence of menstrual blood that would
influence the results.