Abbott i-STAT 1 Quick Reference Manual page 4

Control Testing Procedure - continued
10. Withdraw the control fluid slowly into a 1 or 3 cc plain
syringe until the syringe is half filled. Dispense 3 drops
of control fluid onto a gauze pad.
11. Fill the cartridge with the control fluid. Fold the
closure over the sample well until it snaps into place.
12. Push cartridge into the handheld port until it clicks into place, and do not remove until the
"CARTRIDGE LOCKED" message is gone.
Review Results
• Compare results on handheld to the Value Assignment
Sheet.
• If any result is out of range, repeat the control testing with
a fresh ampule and syringe.
• If any result is still out of range, do not use the cartridge
lot, and call Technical Support at 800-284-0702,
Option 1.
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Fill cartridge
Fold closure
Draw fluid