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4.5 Cartridge Overview
The Element i+ Analyzer is designed to run exclusively with test-specific Element i+
Cartridges. Each production lot of cartridges is factory calibrated. Lot-specific calibration data
are contained on an electronic Cartridge Definition File (CDF) written to a USB flash drive
supplied with each cartridge box.
Front
Back
AVOID TOUCHING THE CARTRIDGE BOTTOM • THE ANALYZER READS THROUGH
THE BOTTOM
NOTE:
•
Use the handle when manipulating the cartridge.
•
Keep the bottom of the cartridge free from fingerprints, smudges, and other
contamination. Fluorescence illumination and imaging are through the clear plastic
component on the bottom of the cartridge.
4.6 Running a Sample
This section assumes that you have logged into the analyzer and successfully loaded the
Cartridge Type/Calibration Info for the lot of Element i+ Cartridges you will be using (see
previous sections).
Materials
•
Cartridge
– Store at 35.6–77.0ºF (2–25ºC)
•
100 µL fixed volume pipette (provided with analyzer)
•
Disposable pipette
•
Element i+ Analyzer with Cartridge Definition File already loaded
•
Sample
Foil-sealed vent
(DO NOT ALTER)
Sample Inlet
Port covered
with pull-tab
Write-on
label
QR code for
analyzer
Handle
Fluid
Channel
Lens
DO NOT
TOUCH
Dried
reagent and
stir bar
