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42 CLINITEK Analyzer Operator’s Guide
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1. Visually observe the urine sample and determine the appropriate
color and clarity.
2. Select the urine sample color and clarity:
• If the urine sample is yellow and clear, select Yellow and
Clear .
• If the urine sample is not yellow and clear, select Other , and
select a color. Next, select a Clarity option and select Next .
A time indicator on the Select Appearance screen counts down
the time remaining in the analysis of the strip. The analyzer
displays either of the following screens:
• Analyzing if the strip is still being analyzed.
• Results if analyzing the strip is complete.
A timer counts down the time remaining in the strip analysis
process. After the countdown ends, the analyzer displays the first
page of 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 strip move out of the analyzer.
Note If you set up the analyzer to print the test results
automatically, the Printing screen displays until the printout
finishes. If you set up the analyzer with a connection to a PC, the
analyzer sends the test results to the PC.
Viewing the Urinalysis Strip Full Test Results
The first page of test results display on the Results screen. You can
view additional pages of the test results and sample interference notes
(if configured) on the
Results screen.
To view additional pages of the urinalysis strip Full Test results and the
sample interference notes, perform the following steps:
1. Select More to view the remaining test results.
If you use reagent strips with an ID band, you can view sample
interference notes for this test.