Take the time to examine and familiarize yourself with
the contents of the HemoCue Albumin 201 system.
Setup
1
Make sure that the analyzer lid is closed.
Press and hold the left button until the
display is activated. The display shows the
version number and an internal quality
control, the ”self test” is performed.
Three flashing dashes are displayed when
the analyzer is ready for use.
2
Take out only as many cuvettes from the
package as you need for immediate
use. keep unused cuvettes in the original
package in the refrigerator.
3
- The system should be verified by measuring a
commercially available urine albumin control on days
of testing, for each new shipment of cuvettes and new
lots. HemoCue recommends the control material
euroTrol AlbuTrol. if the control result is out of range,
please refer to the Operating Manual for corrective
action.
do not run patient samples unless the QC results are in
the expected range. Contact HemoCue inc, Technical
Support, if the problem persists. Results for QC testing
should be documented in the laboratory records.
- every time the analyzer is turned on it will automa
tically perform an internal QC, the ”self test”. The self
test verifies the performance of the optical unit of the
analyzer.
Please note that erroneous
readings may occur if the
system is not handled
according to manufacturer’s
recommendations. in such
cases error codes may not
be displayed. for further
information read the Trouble-
shoting Guide in the Operating
Manual.
*for information and order
- HemoCue urine Albumin
Microcuvettes
- euroTrol AlbuTrol
contact HemoCue, inc. (order).
erroneous handling
of the system
Quality Control (QC)*
Button to open the lid.
On/Off
button.
1
Pipette a drop of urine onto a laboratory
plastic film, such as Parafilm. use fresh urine
specimens and avoid cloudy samples.
Test procedure
Pipette a drop
2
- Open the single packaged cuvette.
- Hold the cuvette by the rectangular end as shown
in the photo and bring it into contact with the
urine sample. Allow the cavity of the cuvette to fill
completely in one step. do not refill the cuvette.
- The cuvette cannot be overfilled. if too little
specimen is added, discard and repeat with a new
cuvette.
fill the cuvette
5
Gently close the lid. The display shows
and three fixed dashes.
Close the lid
6
Within 90 seconds, the result is displayed in mg/L.
Record the result. The result will remain on the
display until the lid is opened. if the display shows:
- LLL, the result is below 7 mg/L
- HHH, the result is above 150 mg/L
- exx, an error has occured
See the Troubleshooting Guide and the Maintenance
section in the Operating Manual for additional
information.
Record the result
The Albumin 201 system is classified as Waived under the CLiA guidelines and can
be used by all laboratories holding a CLiA certificate of waiver. note! The complete
test procedure including QC recommendation should be read before performing the test.
3
When completely filled, carefully wipe off the
excess urine from the outside of the cuvette with
a clean lint free wipe. Visually inspect that no
sample is drawn out of the cuvette during this
procedure.
Wipe off the cuvette
4
Open the lid and place the filled cuvette into
the cuvette holder, it is important that the
cuvette ”snaps” properly into the cuvette
holder. The filled cuvette must be measured
within 30 seconds of filling.
insert the cuvette
in the analyzer
7
Open the lid and discard the used cuvette.
Close the lid. When the display shows the the
HemoCue symbol and three flashing dashes,
the analyzer is ready for a new measurement.
When the measurements for the day have been
completed, switch off the analyzer with the
On/Off button.
discard the cuvette
8
The cuvette holder should be cleaned after
each day of use. The cover glasses of the optical
unit should be cleaned when directed to do so
in the Troubleshootong Guide. Please refer to
the Operating Manual.
Maintenance
The analyzer
Cuvettes*
