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The Edge™ Lactate Analyser • Portable • Minimal sample volume • Rapid results • Large data storage • Easy result recall...
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Lactate By product of anaerobic glycolysis • Liver clears lactate by converting either back to • glucose or oxidising into CO² and water Accurate indicator of tissue • perfusion ‐Response to IVFT ‐Circulation Exercise monitoring •...
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The Edge™ Lactate Analyser • Measuring Range 0.7‐22.2 mmol/l • 3µl whole blood‐ capillary, EDTA or heparin • 45 seconds to result • Stores 300 results in memory • 1000 result battery life...
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Running a sample • Insert code chip – ensure code chip matches up • Press any button to turn on the meter • Remove strip from bottle and re‐cap immediately...
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Running a sample • Insert test strip‐ Blank side strip facing down and indent on left • Apply single drop of sample to the ‘reaction zone’. • Result displayed after 45 seconds...
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Lactate • Normal value < 2.5 mmol/L • Mild increase 3 – 5 mmol/L • Moderate increase 5 – 10 mmol/L • Severe increase >10 mmol/L...
Memory recall Press shift and enter keys simultaneously • When flashes press enter to view last result • Press shift to scroll through results • Press enter and shift together to exit memory • Press both again to exit the menu •...
Quality Control • Specific Lactate analyser QC Material available ‐ Check analyser performance ‐ Check strips in event of incorrect storage ‐ Unexpected results ‐ Quality Control records • QC will be sent to each practice on Annual basis...
Technical Support • 5 Account Managers provide first line technical support • Dedicated technical support department for techsupport@woodleyequipment.com • In house Biomedical Scientists • Fully equipped Service Dept with Qualified Engineers and Service Coordinator...
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