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CLINITEK Analyzer Operator’s Guide 47
Op
erations
1. Select START .
The Prepare Test screen displays steps on how to perform the test.
A timer displays the amount of time remaining to complete the
task.
2. Draw the urine sample to the line marked on the pipette
(approximately 0.2 mL).
For instructions on the cassette, see the cassette instructions for
use insert.
3. Add the entire contents of the pipette into the sample well of the
test cassette.
After the 8-second countdown ends, the analyzer pulls in the test
table and cassette, and then calibrates.
Note Each time you run a test, the analyzer calibrates.
After the calibration finishes, the analyzer starts analyzing the
cassette, and the
Analyzing screen displays.
The analyzer displays either of the following screens:
• Analyzing If the cassette is still being analyzed.
• Results If analyzing the cassette has been completed.
A timer counts down the time remaining in the cassette analysis
process. After the countdown ends, the analyzer displays the test
results on the
Results screen.
The results display on the screen for 2 minutes. Then, the display
returns to the
Select Ready screen.
The test table and cassette move out of the analyzer.
CAUTION
Do not push or pull the test table because the calibration
might fail or the movement might cause table positioning
errors.
Do not move or bump the table while the analyzer calibrates.
The calibration might fail.