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4.1
Taking a Sample Measurement
IMPORTANT
: Please refer to the testing device data sheet and kit
insert for full details on how to use the testing device.
NOTE
: Always allow the luminometer sufficient time to acclimatise
to any change in environment, temperature or humidity before
taking sample measurements.
To perform a sample measurement, follow the steps below:
1.
Swab the sample area and activate the
testing device. (see kit insert for details)
2.
Open the luminometer lid, insert the testing
device into the luminometer, and close the
lid.
3.
Holding the luminometer upright, press the
button and wait 15 seconds for the result
to be displayed.
WARNING
: Always ensure that the exterior of the testing
device is clean and dry before inserting it into the luminometer.
Never insert anything other than a Hygiena testing device into the
luminometer. Never insert a device into the luminometer when the
protective pocket is removed (see section
6.3
).
While the measurement is being performed, the display counts
down from 15 to 0.
NOTE
: For consistent results, always keep the luminometer
upright
and
steady
while it is performing a measurement to
ensure that the liquid in the testing device is at the bottom of the
tube.
When the measurement is complete, the RLU test result and overall
pass/caution/fail result are displayed:
TIP
: A failed test result can be selected for retesting by pressing
the
button, followed by the
button to select the Program
location (see section
4.2
).
