Use Of The Check Strips; How To Use The Check Strip; Expected Results; Quality Control Of The Pts Panels Lipid Panel Test Strips - CardioChek PLUS User Manual

whenever a new lot of PTS Panels test strips are received, when there are unexpected results,
and to comply with their state or facility's Quality Control requirements.
A. Use of the Check Strips
The gray check strips (included in the analyzer carrying case) verify that the CardioChek Plus
analyzer's electronic and optical systems are functioning properly. Each check strip is
calibrated to read a specific reflectance. The check strip does not replace liquid QC. It is
recommended that the check strip verification be performed:
1. Daily
2. If the analyzer has been dropped
3. If there are unexpected patient or QC results

How to Use the Check Strip

1. With the MEMo Chip out, turn the analyzer on by pressing either button.
2. When INSTALL MEMO CHIP is displayed, press Next until UTILITY is displayed. Press
Enter.
3. When CHECK STRIP is displayed, press Enter.
4. When INSERT STRIP is displayed, insert the check strip with the ribbed side up.
5. Record the result (PASSED or FAILED). Remove the check strip and store it in the
analyzer carrying case.
6. Press Next until EXIT is displayed. Press Enter.

Expected Results

All results for the check strip should be PASSED. If test result is FAILED, clean the analyzer
reflectance test strip slot (Section IX) and retest. If the results remain outside the specified
range, contact Customer Service at +1-877-870-5610 (toll-free inside the U.S. and Canada)
or +1-317-870-5610 (direct).
B. Quality Control of the PTS Panels Lipid Panel Test Strips
Quality Control tests are used to ensure that the system (analyzer, test strips, and MEMo Chip) is
Controls should be run with each new lot of test strips, each new shipment,
working properly.
and according to state and federal regulations as they apply to each state. Users should also
run controls when results are questionable and in compliance with their facility's quality
control policies.
Quality Control of the PTS Panels® Lipid Panel + eGLU Smart Bundle test strips requires the
use of PTS Panels Multi-Chemistry Controls (for total cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose)
and PTS Panels HDL Cholesterol Controls (for HDL cholesterol).
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