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11. TESTING HbA1c
The
CLOVER A1c
®
test can be performed on capillary blood sample or on
venous whole blood collected using K
2
∙K
3
EDTA, lithium heparin, sodium citrate or
sodium fluoride/ oxalate as an anticoagulant.
When the power is connected, the display will show ‘Warming up’ until the device is
ready for use. This will approximately 5 minutes depending on the ambient temperature.
IMPORTANT :
Please read through and familiarize yourself with the contents of this
instruction manual and the
CLOVER A1c
®
System operation
before using the system for the first time.
IMPORTANT :
Do not move the analyzer during the ‘Warming up’.
PROCEDURE
Test Procedure
STEP 1.
Warming up
While warming up, the
CLOVER A1c
®
performs
hardware funtionality test to verify that the internal
optics and the mechanical system are operating
correctly.
11. TESTING HbA1c
Open the Test Cartridge pouch by tearing the pouch
on the side with serrated edge.
DO NOT use scissors to open the pouch
Scissors can damage the reagent pack.
STEP 3.
STEP 2.
CAUTION
When handling the Reagent pack and Cartridge, do not touch the cartridge code
area on the front or the bead window at the back. Any contamination of these area
may cause of erroneous values.
Open the lid of the
CLOVER A1c
®
analyzer, when the analyzer is in 'Stand-by'
mode, displaying the 'Open the lid' icon.
Use the test cartridge within 2 minutes of opening.
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Bead Window
Cartridge
Code Area
