Procedural Notes; Maintenance And Cleaning; Analyzer Storage And Handling - CardioChek PLUS User Manual

VIII. Procedural Notes
For in vitro diagnostic use.
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PTS Panels® Lipid + eGLU™ Smart Bundle™ test strips can only be used in the CardioChek®
Plus analyzer.
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Recap strip vial immediately and tightly after removing a single test strip.
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Never remove the desiccant from the vial.
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Do not lay strips out ahead of time.
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Do not allow strip to be out more than five (5) minutes.
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Make sure the MEMo Chip® and test strip lot numbers match. Never use a MEMo Chip from
a different lot than the test strip.
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Do not store MEMo Chip in test strip vial.
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Add all of the blood to the test strip at one time. Do not add additional blood to the same
test strip. Instead, test again with a new unused test strip and fresh blood sample.
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When the test is completed, look at reaction areas on the back of test strip to ensure that
they are completely and evenly colored. If there is a half-moon shape in the reaction area,
this usually means an insufficient specimen was applied.
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Discard the test strip after using. Test strips are to be read once. Never insert or read a
used test strip.
IX.

Maintenance and Cleaning

There is no user calibration possible with the CardioChek Plus analyzer. All calibration is
performed prior to leaving the manufacturer's facility.
A. Analyzer Storage and Handling
1. Handle the CardioChek Plus analyzer with care; do not drop.
2. Do not store or operate the analyzer in direct light, such as sunlight, spotlight, under a
lamp, or by a window.
3. Do not expose the analyzer or any of the supplies or accessories to high humidity,
extreme heat, cold, dust, or dirt.
4. The analyzer may be stored at a temperature of 50-104°F (10-40°C) and 20-80% Relative
Humidity (RH). Do not freeze. If the analyzer has been stored under extreme
conditions, allow at least 30 minutes at room temperature before use.
5. Do not scratch or damage the surface of the check strip.
6. Operating Temperature Range: 50-104°F (10-40°C)
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