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causing inaccurate results.
• Plasma samples or whole blood samples with anticoagulation
reagents are not suitable for the qLabs
®
PT-INR test.
• DO NOT move or touch the qLabs
®
ElectroMeter during testing.
During Testing DO NOT switch the power supply from the
adapter to the battery or the vice versa!
6.4 Collecting a Fingerstick Blood Sample
• Sanitize the site of the fingerstick with alcohol wipe before testing.
• Use a fresh capillary fingerstick blood sample for testing.
• Squeezing the fingerstick site excessively (milking) may release
interstitial fluid into the blood sample, which may lead to inaccurate
results.
• The site of the fingerstick must be completely dry. If any alcohol
remains on the finger, it may cause hemolysis, which may lead to
inaccurate results.
6.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
applicable EMC emission requirements as specified in EN 61326-1:
2006 and EN 61326-2-6: 2006, immunity to electrostatic discharge
as specified in IEC 61000-4-2, and immunity to radio-frequency
interference at the frequency range and test levels specified in IEC
61000-4-3. The emissions of the energy used are low and not likely
to cause interference in nearby electronic equipment.
• Do not use this instrument in a dry environment, especially if
synthetic materials are present. Synthetic clothes, carpets, etc.,
may cause damaging static discharges in a dry environment.
This may cause incorrect operation or damage to the device. The
recommended humidity operating range for qLabs
®
ElectroMeter is
10% to 90%.
• Do not use this instrument near cellular or cordless telephones,
walkie talkies, garage door openers, radio transmitters, or other
electronic equipment that are sources of electromagnetic radiation,
as these may interfere with the proper operation of the instrument.
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