HemoCue HbA1c 501 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 14

13. SYSTEM CHECK
3) Mix the reagent pack gently 5-6 times and touch the control solution with
the tip of the sampling area.The control solution is automatically drawn up into
the sampling area. Wait until the sampling area is completely filled with control
solution.
CAUTION: Do not mix the reagent pack too vigorously, it may cause air
bubbles. If bubbles are present, wait until they disappear.
IMPORTANT: Analysis must begin immediately after the reagent pack is filled
with control solution.
4) Insert the reagent pack into the cartridge compartment of the analyzer.
5) Close the lid. The test starts automatically
NOTE: Do not
contaminate the
sampling area of the
reagent pack.
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13. SYSTEM CHECK
IMPORTANT
• Do not open the analyzer lid during testing.
• Do not move the analyzer during testing.
• Do not expose the analyzer to vibration during testing.
6) The test result is displayed after 5 minutes.
7) Take out the cartridge after the test is completed.
Possible causes of control solution results out of specified target:
• Deterioration of the cartridge due to high humidity, heat, or
overexposure to light.
• Deterioration of the control solution.
Action:
• Repeat the QC test using a fresh cartridge from a new box or new lot. If
the result still is out of range, proceed to next possible cause.
• Repeat the QC test with a fresh bottle of control solution.
• Contact your local distributor for support.
NOTE: The test result should be within
the target range specified on the package
insert of the control solution.
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