Section 7 - Qualification Procedures
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Workstation for ID-MTS
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Gel Cards Reference Guide
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Pub. No.: J55700ENna
2013-09-04
2. Fill reaction chamber of empty card with 100 µL of deionized (DI) or distilled water.
3. Place sensor wire into the reaction chamber of either of the two middle columns of the card (see
Figure 4).
NOTE
:
A thin piece of tape can be used to secure sensor wire to top of card. Do not tape over the
top of the measurement reaction chamber.
Figure 4: Sensor Wire Placement
4. Place card into any slot in the incubator and route the sensor wire out under the lid through the
small slot in the right side. Ensure the card is still seated completely in incubator slot after closing
the lid.
5. Incubate the card for 15 minutes and record the temperature.
• Incubation Temperature: 37°C ± 2°C
Incubator Timing Verification
A calibrated stopwatch or equivalent is acceptable to check the timer. Verify accuracy of the
incubator timer according to your organization’s standard operating procedures.
NOTE: The incubator must not be used if the timer is out of specification.
