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Abbott SoToxa Oral Fluid User Manual

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  • Page 1 SoToxa ™ MOBILE ANALYSER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Contents 1. Introduction Intended use Test principle SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser specifications 1.4 Transport and unpacking 1.5 Accessories 1.6 Special features Data handling 1.8 Safety warnings and precautions Analyser calibration 1.10 Maintenance and cleaning 1.11 Servicing...
  • Page 3 TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S 9. Downloading results to the Software Application Suite 10. Shutdown Procedure 10.1 Turning the analyser off 10.2 Automatic shutdown 11. Technical Support, Codes and Troubleshooting 11.1 Technical support 11.2 Codes and troubleshooting 12.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N The SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser is intended to be used in conjunction with the SoToxa™ Test Kit to screen for the presence of drugs of abuse and/or their metabolites in oral fluid.

  • Page 5: Sotoxa™ Mobile Analyser Specifications

    1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser specifications ANALYSER Dimensions (mm) L 222 × W 88 × H 61 Weight Approximately 680g Detection system Digital imaging device. Controls Test cartridge and collection device sensors. Test cartridge recognition using 2D barcodes for identifying cartridge type, ID, batch and expiry date.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N Accessories The following items are supplied with the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser: • SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser User Guide CD-ROM. • Carry Case. • Power supply unit and power cable. •...

  • Page 7: Analyser Calibration

    1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N • Please ensure that the mains supply cable for the power supply unit is appropriately rated and approved as per the applicable national requirements. • As with any electrical instrument or equipment, care is required when handling the analyser to ensure that it is not subjected to heavy shocks or dropped from any height.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N To view the date when the next service is due: Step 1: From the main menu, select the Analyser Summary option. Step 2: The following screen will display the servicing status, scroll down to view the due date of the next service: Step 1 Step 2 Please contact Customer Service to arrange servicing when required.

  • Page 9: Sotoxa™ Mobile Analyser At A Glance

    2 . G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Getting started SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser at a glance CHARGING STATUS LIGHT POWER BUTTON LCD SCREEN LEFT SELECT KEY RIGHT SELECT KEY FIVE WAY NAVIGATION KEY TEST CARTRIDGE SLOT RIGHT SELECTION KEY POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR...

  • Page 10: User Interface And Symbols

    2 . G E T T I N G S TA R T E D User interface and symbols The SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser has a color screen which will display graphics and text to guide the user through the test process, give feedback on the status of the test and the analyser and alert the user to any errors that may occur during use.

  • Page 11: Control Keys

    2 . G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Control keys The SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser has a five-way navigation button and the left and right soft keys. Please see section 2.1 SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser at a glance, which shows the location of these buttons.

  • Page 12: Charging The Analyser

    2 . G E T T I N G S TA R T E D The number of tests that the analyser can perform from one full battery charge will vary depending on the type of SoToxa™ Test Cartridge that is being used, the environmental conditions, the age of the analyser, whether results are printed and whether the questionnaire function is being used.

  • Page 13: Sd Card Slot

    2 . G E T T I N G S TA R T E D | 3 . P R I N T E R SD card slot The analyser has a microSD card slot. Refer to section 2.1 SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser at a glance for the location of the SD card cover panel. The SD card socket can only be accessed by unscrewing the SD card cover panel.
  • Page 14 4 . S TA R T- U P | 5 . U S I N G T H E H E L P F U N C T I O N Start-up Important – Please read the instructions for use in full provided with the SoToxa™ Test Kit, prior to commencing a test. Turn on the SoToxa™...

  • Page 15: Initiating A Drug Test

    6 . R U N N I N G A D R U G T E S T Running a Drug Test Initiating a drug test Ensure the instructions for use insert supplied with the SoToxa™ Test Kit has been read carefully before beginning a test. If additional guidance is required please contact Customer Service.

  • Page 16: Sample Collection

    6 . R U N N I N G A D R U G T E S T Sample collection Following SoToxa™ Test Cartridge identification and verification of the expiry date, the screen below will be displayed. For additional guidance on each step of the test process, select the help function on the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser screen or refer to the instructions for use insert supplied with the SoToxa™...

  • Page 17: Test In Progress And Interpretation Of Results

    6 . R U N N I N G A D R U G T E S T Test in progress and interpretation of results When the SoToxa™ Oral Fluid Collection Device has been inserted into SoToxa™ Test Cartridge in the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser, the screen will display ‘test in progress’...

  • Page 18: Printing Results

    6 . R U N N I N G A D R U G T E S T Printing results If the results and questionnaire (if used) have been accepted, the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser will give the option to print results. Step 1: If not already connected, attach the printer to the analyser (refer to section 3.1 Connecting the printer) and ensure the printer is switched on.

  • Page 19: What Are The Qc Tests

    7. Q C T E S T S QC Tests What are the QC tests? QC stands for Quality Control. Two reusable QC test cartridges are supplied with the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser: • Positive Quality Control (PQC) • Negative Quality Control (NQC) These two QC test cartridges are tested in sequence to check that the analyser is interpreting test cartridge results correctly.

  • Page 20: Qc Lockout

    7. Q C T E S T S | 8 . M A I N M E N U QC lockout If the PQC and NQC cartridges have not been successfully completed in the defined time interval, no further drug tests can be initiated until the quality control checks have been completed.
  • Page 21 8 . M A I N M E N U Step 3: The test options screen will then be displayed. From this screen, you can view the test details by selecting View Details and pressing OK. The screen will then display the following information about the selected test (this is an example test): Step 2 Step 3 Step 3...

  • Page 22: Analyser Summary

    8 . M A I N M E N U Analyser summary An overview of the key settings and dates that are important to the use of the analyser can be viewed in the Analyser Summary screen. Step 1: From the main menu screen select the Analyser Summary option. Step 2: The Analyser Summary screen will then be displayed.
  • Page 23 8 . M A I N M E N U To determine remaining storage space, complete the following steps: Step 1: From the main menu, select the Analyser Summary option. Step 2: The following screen will display the number of tests performed under Test count: Step 1 Step 2 To make more memory space available, test data can be downloaded from the analyser to the Software Application Suite.

  • Page 24: Sotoxa™ Mobile Analyser Settings

    8 . M A I N M E N U SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser Settings The SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser has a number of settings you can update as follows. 8.3.1 SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser language settings To alter the language settings on the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser, select the Analyser Settings option from the main menu, and then select the Language option.
  • Page 25 8 . M A I N M E N U 8.3.4 Backlight settings To alter the backlight setting on the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser, select the Analyser Settings option from the main menu, then in the analyser settings screen, select the Backlight option. In the backlight screen, the first menu item allows you to change the backlight level;...
  • Page 26 8 . M A I N M E N U 8.3.6 Questionnaire To enable or disable the questionnaire, select the Analyser Settings option from the main menu, then in the Analyser Settings screen, select Questionnaire. In the Questionnaire screen, the first option enables the questionnaire set and the second option disables it. Use the five way navigation key to select the required settings.

  • Page 27: Installed Cartridges And Updating Cartridge Types

    8 . M A I N M E N U 8.3.9 Printer port The SoToxa Mobile Analyser printer port can be configured to provide alternative functionality following a test with regard to data output. The default option provides compatibility with the printer provided. Alternatively it can be configured to send a JSON packet to a host computer, for the purpose of data aggregation via the Data Export option.

  • Page 28: Installed Questions

    8 . M A I N M E N U Step 6: If the test cartridge file is valid, the analyser will update its test cartridge library and navigate back to the installed test cartridge screen. The new test cartridge will now appear on the list of installed cartridges. Step 6 Step 6 Installed questions...

  • Page 29: Downloading Results To The Software Application Suite

    8 . M A I N M E N U | 9. D O W N L O A D I N G R E S U LT S Step 6: Re-screw the card cover into place. Please note that if the battery is too low, then the warning message shown below will appear when you start to export the data. Either charge the analyser or simply connect to the mains before starting the export again.

  • Page 30: Shutdown Procedure

    1 0 . S H U T D O W N P R O C E D U R E | 11 . T E C H N I C A L S U P P O R T, C O D E S A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Shutdown Procedure 10.1 Turning the analyser off...
  • Page 31 11 . T E C H N I C A L S U P P O R T, C O D E S A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 11.2 Codes and troubleshooting Please note, the codes listed below are examples.

  • Page 32: Return Of Components

    At the end of operational life, the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser and its electrical or electronic peripherals including the power supply units (PSUs), and printer, should be returned to the manufacturer. Please contact Abbott to make arrangements for return. No electrical or electronic equipment may be disposed of in conventional domestic or commercial waste systems.
  • Page 33 Abbott. Failure to comply with this condition may result in prosecution and will void analyser warranty. Disclaimer: At Abbott we believe in the constant development and improvement of our products and services. We reserve the right to alter, modify and upgrade our software programs, instrumentation and publications without notice and without incurring liability.

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