Components; Selection Of Components; Summary Of The Procedure - Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual

Components

The i-STAT System consists of:
Selection of The selection of system components is dependent on factors unique to each
Components facility such as:
Summary of the To perform cartridge testing, the operator fills a cartridge with sample, seals the
Procedure
cartridge with its snap closure, and inserts the cartridge into the analyzer. Inserting the
cartridge activates the analyzer. Alternatively, the cartridge test cycle can be initiated
from the keypad/menu system. The unit-use cartridge contains all components to
perform one or more tests including: calibrating solution, sample handling system,
sensors and reagents. The analyzer automatically controls all steps in the testing cycle,
which may include: fluid movement, reagent mixing, calibration and thermal control.
Quality checks are performed continuously throughout the test cycle. Operator and
patient IDs and patient chart information can be entered. When the test cycle is
completed, results are displayed and the test record is stored.
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 i-STAT Cartridges
 i-STAT 1 Analyzer
 Portable Printer
 Quality Assurance Materials
• Electronic Simulator
• Control Solutions
• Calibration Verification Set (for cartridges)
 Data Management System
• i-STAT 1 Downloader
• i-STAT 1 Downloader/Recharger
• Data Manager
 Central Data Station (data management software for cartridges)
 Data Manager Printer
 LIS/HIS Interface Software
 Types of tests to be performed
 Number of testing sites
 Number of tests per site
 System administration requirements
Art: 714363-01W Rev. Date: 21-Mar-14