Run A Hba1C Test - HemoCue HbA1c 501 Bedienungsanleitung

11. RUN a HbA1c TEST

Procedure
Blood Sample
The HemoCue® HbA1c 501 test can be performed on a capillary blood sample or
on venous whole blood collected using K2EDTA, lithium heparin, sodium citrate or
sodium fluoride/oxalate as an anticoagulant.
Test Procedure
STEP 1.
When the power is connected, the display will show 'Warming up' until the device is
ready for use.
This will take approximately 5 minutes depending on the ambient temperature.
IMPORTANT: Do not move the Analyzer during 'Warming up' .
STEP 2.
Open the lid of the HemoCue® HbA1c 501 Analyzer, when the 'Open the lid' icon is
shown.
STEP 3.
Open the cartridge package by tearing
the pouch on the side with the serrated
edge.
DO NOT use scissors to open the
pouch. Scissors can damage the
reagent pack.
Use the test cartridge within 2 minutes of opening.
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