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Xprecia Stride User Guide 2. Performing a patient test
9. (Optional) If Stride requests that you scan the test strip
vial, aim the barcode reader at the barcode on the test
strip vial, then tap
SCAN
.
10. The Wait screen displays as Stride warms the
test strip until it reaches operating temperature,
approximately 30 seconds.
11. After the Apply Sample screen displays, prepare and
apply the patient blood sample. See the following:
‒ Collecting a fingerstick blood sample on page 38 .
The test begins when the sample is drawn into
the test strip by capillary action.
Requirement Be sure to fill the entire target area with
blood. Don’t overfill the target area.
12. After the Test in Progress screen displays, don’t touch
the test strip or add more blood. The INR value, time,
and date display when the test is complete.
Tip You can set Stride down to tend to the patient
while the test is in progress.
13. Press the Test Strip Eject button to discard the test strip
according to your facility’s biohazard control policies.
Requirement
When ejecting a used test strip, always
point Stride down facing your biohazard container
before you press the Test Strip Eject button.
14. Discard the lancet according to your facility’s biohazard
control policies.
15. Follow the instructions on page 70 to clean the
entire exterior surface of Stride, and the test strip
port protective cap, with a Siemens recommended
germicidal wipe.
Requirement You must clean and disinfect the device
after each test.
16. Remove your gloves, thoroughly wash and dry
your hands, and put on a new pair of gloves before
performing another patient test.
IMPORTANT
Don't use any non-recommended germicidal wipes to
clean Stride, as they will damage the exterior.
For more information on Cleaning and disinfecting Stride ,
see page 70.
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