Quidel Sofia, Руководство пользователя

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Potential Biohazard!
To reduce the risk of biohazard:
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Dispose of used specimens in accordance with Federal, State and Local requirements.
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Treat specimens and patient samples as potentially biohazardous material.
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Ensure Sofia is cleaned per the Maintenance and Cleaning section prior to storage,
transport or disposal.
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Seek specific training or guidance if you are not experienced with specimen collection and
handling procedures.
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Use of Nitrile, Latex, or other gloves is recommended when handling patient samples.
Caution!
To reduce the risk of incorrect results:
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Sofia should only be used by trained operators.
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Do not use if Sofia is reporting an error condition that cannot be corrected.
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To obtain accurate results, refer to the assay-specific Package Insert for details on specific
tests.
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Use the Test Kit within the expiration dating.
To reduce the risk of Sofia damage:
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Sofia is designed for counter top operation under laboratory conditions.
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Sofia is not designed to withstand moisture, extreme humidity, or extreme temperatures.
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Sofia is not designed to withstand severe shock or vibration.
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Do not open or disassemble the device.
Failure to follow the precautions mentioned above will invalidate the warranty.
To reduce the risk of environmental contamination:
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Contact Quidel Technical Support at 800.874.1517 for return or disposal of Sofia. See page
4 for additional contact information.
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Clean Sofia per the Maintenance and Cleaning section of this User Manual prior to return
or disposal.
Note: Always dispose of Sofia and accessories in accordance with Federal, State and Local
requirements.