II. INTRODUCTION TO THE CARDIOCHEK PLUS
PROFESSIONAL TEST SYSTEM, continued
The MEMo Chip port is located at the top center of the
analyzer. The MEMo Chip is inserted into this port
with the finger notch facing up. Push firmly, but gently,
until the MEMo Chip is fully inserted.
Important:
Be
careful not to bend the connector.
Test Strip
Test strips are designed for specific analytes. A test strip is inserted into the
analyzer, then blood is applied to the blood application window for
reflectance tests or the tip of the test strip for electrochemical tests. As
previously described, the ensuing chemical reaction produces a color
change or an electrical current, which the analyzer measures and compares
to the calibration curve stored in the lot-specific MEMo Chip. The analyzer
converts this color reading or electrical current measurement into a test
result, displayed on the screen. Each PTS Panels test strip box contains a
package insert that provides instructions for use and information specific for
each test. Please read the instructions completely before testing.
Apply blood to
application
window
-
Apply blood
to tip
Example of a
reflectance test strip
Example of an
electrochemical test strip
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