Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual page 548

7. Download the handheld(s) to the i-STAT/DE from a downloader in the
location to which the handheld is assigned. This action will upload the chosen
customization features into the handheld. Repeat Step 7 for all handhelds
from the same location to be customized. To customize handhelds from other
locations for the same features, return to Step 1 of this section.
Performing Patient Analysis
1. Press to turn on handheld.
2. Press for i-STAT cartridge.
3. Follow handheld prompts.
4. Scan the lot number on the cartridge portion pack.
• Position barcode 3 – 9 inches from scanner window on the handheld.
• Press and hold
• Align the red laser light so it covers the entire barcode.
• The handheld will beep when it reads the barcode successfully.
5. Continue normal procedures for preparing the sample, filling, and sealing
the cartridge.
6. Push the sealed cartridge into the handheld port until it clicks into place. Wait for the
test to complete.
Proficiency Testing Recommendation:
Proficiency Provider
College of American
Pathologists (CAP)
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL
60093-2750
800-323-4040 or
847-832-7000
www.cap.org
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to activate the scanner.
Survey Title
CAP C Survey for
General Chemistry
and Therapeutic Drug
Monitoring
Art: 730475-01F
Additional Information
or Recommendations
The CAP C survey
consists of five liquid
serum specimens.
The only i-STAT cartridge
for which the C survey
is recommended is the
i-STAT Total β-hCG
cartridge.
Rev. Date: 14-Mar-16