Lactate Scout
Test Strips
To find out more information please
visit:
www.lactatescout.info
Sales and service
EKF-diagnostic GmbH
Ebendorfer Chaussee 3,
39179 Barleben, Germany
phone:
+49 (0) 39 203 511 414
email:
www.ekfdiagnostics.com
SensLab GmbH
Bautzner Straße 67
04347 Leipzig, Germany
phone:
+49 (0)341 234 1841
www.senslab.de
Product information about
the Lactate Scout Test Strips
for single, disposable use with
Lactate Scout Sport analyzers to
determine lactate in whole blood.
Please read carefully before using.
INTENDED USE
The Lactate Scout Sport analyzer may only be
used with Lactate Scout Test Strips. The Lactate
Scout Sport measuring system is designed
to measure lactate concentration in capillary
blood in order to assess changes in physical
performance and conditioning in healthy people
the field of sport.
The Lactate Scout Sport measuring system is
not designed for taking quantitative lactate
measurements to support clinical diagnoses
in medical applications. No diagnosis or
medical action should be taken on the basis
of the values.
The Lactate Scout Sport measurement system is
designed for use outside the body only. Lactate
Scout Test Strips are only for single use.
WARNING NOTICES
Read the user manual of your Lactate Scout
Sport analyzer before using. Avoid any risk of
test strips being swallowed. Keep away from
children. The handling of blood carries the risk
of infections. Please ensure items containing or
contacted by blood (such as test strips, lancets
and tissues) are disposed of safely and ensure
that all items and devices that have been in
contact with blood are disinfected properly.
STORAGE
Do not expose test strips to moisture and direct
sun light. Keep test strips refrigerated. Store
the test strips in the original container only and
within the specified temperature range of -18
°C / 0 °F to +8 °C / 46 °F. The expiration date
of the test strips on the label of the test strip
container must not be exceeded. Once the test
strip vial is opened, the test strips are stable
for 90 days or until the specified expiry date
(whichever is sooner). Without refrigeration,
store test strips
≤
25 °C / 77 °F for a maximum
of 30 days. Transport and store the test strips
in the original vial. Take out the required test
strips for immediate use only and close the vial
to keep the other test strips protected. Before
using refrigerated test strips, keep the closed
vial at ambient temperature for at least 20 min.
Before using test strips from deep freezer, keep
the closed vial at ambient temperature for at
least 2 hours. During use, the Lactate Scout
analyzer and test strips should be at the same
temperature.
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Rev.01 01/2022
INTERFERENCES
Impurities such as sweat, alcohol or disinfectant
on the skin may cause problems with the sample
uptake or cause incorrect results. Ensure that
the sample site is cleaned carefully with water
and dried before puncturing the finger. Use
only fresh blood samples for measurement. The
intake of drugs such as paracetamol or diseases,
infections, diets, carbohydrate-rich food or stress
can influence individual test results.
HANDLING (FOR SINGLE, DISPOSABLE USE)
Insert a new, unused Lactate Scout Test Strip
into the analyzer. Hold the test strip in the
middle with clean, dry fingers and do not touch
the tip. Upon insertion of the test strip, the
two-digit test strip code will be displayed briefly.
Ensure that this code is identical to the code
printed on the test strip vial. Only use strips that
are within their expiry date. Thoroughly clean
and dry the intended sampling site. Puncture
the sampling site by using a sterile safety lancet.
Blot away the first drop of blood and use the
second drop for the measurement. Lower the
analyzer with the tip of the inserted test strip
to the fresh drop of blood. Do not touch the
skin. The required sample volume (0.2
μ
l) will
be drawn into the test strip automatically and
the measurement will commence. The result will
be displayed after 10 seconds. By removing the
test strip, the result will be stored automatically
(including date, time and other data) and
the analyzer will switch off. Error messages:
Measurement results outside the measuring
range (<0.5 mmol/L and >25.0 mmol/L) are
marked. In case of faults or technical problems,
error messages appear. For detailed descriptions
of the indications and error messages, refer to
the Lactate Scout Sport user manual.
Health note:
There are no known health risks
when using Lactate Scout Test Strips according
to the instructions. If discomfort is felt after use,
a physician should be contacted immediately.
Persons prone to excessive bleeding or infection,
should consult a doctor before puncturing skin
and sampling.
TECHNICAL DATA
Measurement method: Enzymatic-amperometric
detection of lactate Reagent per test strip:
Lactate oxidase, electron mediator, additives
Precision: Hct range 35 – 50%: 0.5 – 6.7 mmol/L
blood lactate
≤
0.2 mmol/L,
6.8 – 25.0 mmol/L blood lactate
≤
3% /
At hematocrit values out of the specified
range, higher deviations are possible. Sample
volume: 0.2
μ
L
Measuring range:
0.5 - 25.0 mmol/L
-18°C
+8°C
