Introduction; Before You Start; Intended Use; Test Principle - MICROPOINT qLabs ElectroMeter Q-3 Pro User Manual

1 Introduction

1.1 Before You Start

Before using qLabs
package inserts for all relevant consumables carefully.

1.2 Intended Use

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The qLabs monitoring system, which consists of qLabs
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and qLabs Test Strips family, intended for use by healthcare professionals
to perform coagulation tests in a Point of Care environment. The qLabs
monitoring system uses fresh capillary whole blood or fresh venous whole
blood.

1.3 Test Principle

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The qLabs ElectroMeter automatically detects the insertion of a qLabs
test strip and heats the strip to a preset operating temperature. After a
drop of blood is applied to the strip, the sample channel automatically
carries the blood sample into the reaction zone through capillary action,
where the blood mixes with pre-printed reagent and starts coagulation
process. As the blood coagulates, conductivity across the test strip
changes. The system measures this electrical change and calculates the
development of a clot. The values are then displayed.

1.4 Packaging

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The qLabs ElectroMeter is packed individually.
Upon receiving the package, please open and remove the packaging
materials. Place the qLabs
the power adapter.
Do not keep the qLabs
source, or near an area with a strong magnetic field.
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ElectroMeter, read the User's Manual as well as the
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ElectroMeter on a flat surface and connect
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ElectroMeter in direct sunlight, near a high heat
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ElectroMeter
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