Checking The System; Analyzer Check Strips; How To Use The Analyzer Check Strip - pts Diagnostics CardioChek Plus User Manual

Analyzer Check Strips

A check of the analyzer operation can be performed using the gray check
strip. Two are included in the analyzer carrying case. The check strip verifies
that the CardioChek
systems are functioning properly. To perform this verification, insert the
check strip into the analyzer. The analyzer will read the reflectance of the
gray check strip and indicate if the reading is within the specified acceptable
range, by displaying PASSED. When the check strip is not in use, store it in
the analyzer carrying case. It is recommended that the check strip verification
be performed:

Daily

If the analyzer has been dropped

When a result is not consistent with expected results

How to Use the Analyzer Check Strip

1. Turn on the analyzer by pressing either button.
2. When INSTALL MEMO CHIP or RUN TEST is displayed, press Next
until UTILITY is displayed. Press Enter.
3. Press Enter when CHECK STRIP is displayed.
4. Hold the check strip at the base and insert the check strip, ribbed side
up, into the reflectance test strip slot when INSERT STRIP is displayed.
5. The analyzer should display PASSED, along with a checkmark icon. (If
the display reads FAILED, see the note at the end of this section.)
Remove the check strip and store it in the analyzer carrying case.
6. Press Next until EXIT is displayed. Press Enter.
7. Press Next until RUN TEST is displayed.
8. Press Enter. The analyzer is ready to run tests.
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