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continued performance by checking that actual results are within a standard range. It
takes approximately 3 to 5 minutes to complete using the following procedure:
NOTE: Pressing the Back
return to the main menu.
Materials
You will need the following materials:
• 1 Assay device
• 1 WQC diluent tube
NOTE: Do not use assay devices or WQC materials beyond the expiration date.
Procedure
Locate one assay device and one WQC diluent tube.
1.
Power on the instrument using the power switch on the back panel ("I" designates
2.
on). The instrument will power on and perform a self-testing routine lasting
approximately 30 seconds. After the self-testing is complete, the Start screen will
display. Press the Next key to advance to the main menu (Figure 5-7). The
instrument should be allowed to warm-up for at least 15 minutes prior to use.
Figure 5-7 Main Menu
A flashing message will display while the instrument is warming up. During this
time the icon keys are inactive and you will be unable to start an assay. Go to the
next step when the warm-up message no longer displays.
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key will stop the quality control test at any point and
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