Perform A Control Test - Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual

Perform a Control Test

When to Do This
• Upon receipt of each shipment, test one cartridge from each lot.
• Monthly, test one cartridge from refrigerated storage. Select this cartridge in the following
order:
– CHEM8+
– 6+
– Crea
– EC4+
– G
– E3+
Materials
• i-STAT 1 handheld
• Selected cartridge
• Correct liquid control in glass ampule
For this cartridge:
CHEM8+
6+ or Crea
EC4+, G or E3+
• 1 cc syringe
• Value assignment sheet - available at www.pointofcare.abbott.
Note: if your facility does not have internet access, paper copies may be obtained from Technical Support.
• Control log sheet
• Gauze or ampule breaker
• Container for broken glass disposal
Prior to Testing
Allow these materials to reach room temperature before beginning the test:
• Liquid Control
– Remove the control glass ampule from refrigerated storage at least 30 minutes before
beginning test.
• Select Cartridge
– Remove one unopened cartridge from refrigerated storage at least 5 minutes before
beginning test.
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Use this control:
TriControls Level 1 Control
i-STAT or TriControls Level 1 Control
i-STAT or TriControls Level 3 Control
Art: 725592-00K, Rev. Date: 11-Oct-17