Study the Package Insert and User Manual
thoroughly before using Quick Reference
Instructions. This is not a complete Package Insert.
Test Procedure
DO NOT open the foil pouch containing the Test Cassette until ready to test the sample. Place the Test Cassette on a clean and level surface.
All specimens must be at room temperature before testing.
Expiration Date: Check expiration on each individual test package or outer box before using. Do not use any test past the expiration date on the label.
Serum/Plasma
1
2
Verify that Sofia or Sofia 2
Fill a calibrated micropipette
is set to the desired
with 30 μL of the patient
mode: WALK AWAY or
serum/plasma sample.
READ NOW. See the
"Using Sofia" or "Using
Sofia 2" section for more
information.
Follow Package Insert for
Specimen Collection.
CLIA Complexity: Moderate
4
3
Add patient sample to the
Fill a calibrated micropipette
Reagent Vial and gently mix.
with 100 μL of diluted sample
from the Reagent Vial.
QUICK REFERENCE
INSTRUCTIONS
For use with Sofia and Sofia 2.
IMPORTANT! Read instructions carefully before beginning.
The test procedure below is unique to the Sofia Lyme FIA
and may differ from other Sofia FIA procedures.
5
Align the tip of the micropipette with the round
Test Cassette sample well and empty its contents.
6
Proceed to the "Using
Sofia" or "Using Sofia
2" section to complete
the test.