Testing Hba1C - Infopia CLOVER A1c Self Instructions For Use Manual

11. TESTING HbA1c

PROCEDURE
The CLOVER A1c™ Self test may be performed on capillary blood taken from a
fingerstick or on venous blood collected using EDTA, heparin, oxalate as an
anticoagulant.
Test Procedure
IMPORTANT : Please read thtough and familiarize yourself with the contents of this
instruction manual and the CLOVER A1c™ Self System operation
before using the system for the first time.
STEP 1.
When the power is connected, the LCD will display 'Warming up' until the device gets
ready for the test.
Approximately 5 minutes depending on the environment temperature.
While warming up, the CLOVER A1c™
Self performs hardware funtionality test
to verify that the internal optics and the
mechanical system are operating correctly.
IMPORTANT : Do not move the analyzer during the 'Warming up'.
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Warming up
11. TESTING HbA1c
STEP 2.
Open the cover of the CLOVER A1c™ Self analyzer, when the analyzer is in 'Stand-by'
mode, displaying the 'Open the cover' icon.
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HbA1c Glucose
IMPORTANT : Details on analyzer functionality, please refer the analyzer
instruction for use.
STEP 3.
Remove one pouch from storage.
Tear the pouch open on the side with the serrated edge.
DO NOT use scissors to cut open pouch.
Scissors can damage the reagent pack.
Please use the test cartridge within 30 minutes after tearing the pouch.
CAUTION: When handling the reagent pack and cartridge, be careful not to touch
the Code Area of the front side, nor the bead window at the back side. Any dirt or
contamination of both areas, may cause erroneous test values.
Code Area
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Bead Window