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Xprecia Stride User Guide 3. Performing a LQC test
IMPORTANT
– Only use the control solution manufactured by Siemens to
verify the performance of Stride.
– Retain the transfer pipette for use during the application
of control solution to a test strip.
– Don’t use the control solution after the expiration date on
the bottle.
– To ensure proper results, make sure you perform a quality
control test using Xprecia PT Control 1 and then repeat
the test using Xprecia PT Control 2.
Performing a QC test
INSTRUCTIONS
1. On the Home screen, tap .
2. Scan the lot information on the control solution bottle.
3. To scan the test strip barcode, aim the barcode reader
at the barcode on the test strip, then tap SCAN .
Tip An audible tone sounds, a check mark displays,
and the screen changes when the barcode is accepted.
4. Insert the test strip into the test strip port.
5. If required, scan the lot information on the
test strip vial.
6. Place Stride on a level surface.
7. After Stride prepares for the QC test, apply the
reconstituted control solution.
‒ Horizontally position the transfer pipette so that the
tip is almost touching the front edge of the test strip.
‒ Gently squeeze the pipette base containing the
control solution to apply some (a minimum of 6 μL)
to the test strip target area. Capillary action draws the
control solution into the test strip target area.
‒ Stride sounds an audible tone when the test strip
target area contains enough control solution.
‒ Be careful to not overfill the test strip target area .
After the test finishes, read the result on screen.
8. Press the Test Strip Eject button to discard the test strip
according to your facility’s biohazard control policies.
Tip When ejecting a used test strip, always point
Stride down facing your biohazard container before
you press the Test Strip Eject button.
9. Follow the instructions on see page 70 to clean
and disinfect 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.
10. Remove your gloves, thoroughly wash and dry
your hands, and put on a new pair of gloves before
performing a patient test.
IMPORTANT
Don't use any non-recommended germicidal wipes to
clean Stride, as they will damage the exterior.