Arkray AUTION ELEVEN AE-4022, Operating Manual

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2.4 Measurement operation
AE-4022
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2.4.3 Control measurement
Controls should be used daily, whenever a new bottle of strips is opened, before reporting unusual or unexpected
results, and when training new operators. Refer to the control solution package insert for expected values. Each
laboratory should establish its own goals for adequate standards of performance by following local, state and federal
requirements when establishing their QC program.
1 Prepare the Control
a
Prepare the Control.
2 Change the measurement mode
a
Check that the [Standby screen] is displayed.
b
Press or to switch to the Control measurement mode.
• On the [Standby screen], the icon is displayed and the
mode changes to the Control measurement mode. When the
measurement mode is switched, the measurement number
restarts from “0001”.
Wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microorganisms.
Pad area
IMPORTANT:
Prepare a sufficient volume of Control in a vessel so that the
entire test strip pad area can be dipped at once.
NOTE:
Before using a Control, read carefully its package insert.