Quidel Sofia 2 Quick Reference Instructions

Study the Package Insert and User Manual
thoroughly before using Quick Reference
Instructions. This is not a complete Package Insert.
Test Procedure
DO NOT open the foil pouch containing the Test Cassette until ready to test the sample. Place the Test Cassette on a clean and level surface.
All specimens must be at room temperature before testing. All specimens must be mixed prior to testing.
Expiration Date: Check expiration on each individual test package or outer box before using. Do not use any test past the expiration date on the label.
Precautions: Users should adhere to standard Universal Precautions when performing this Test Procedure. Precautions may include the use of nitrile gloves, safety glasses and the
covering of any cuts or abrasions on the hands. Wash hands thoroughly after performing this Test Procedure.
1
2
Collect 25
Verify that Sofia 2 is set to the
Specimen using the Graduated
desired mode: WALK AWAY or
Pipette provided in the kit.
READ NOW. See the "Using Sofia
2" section for more information.
Note: For Specimens in Transport
Media (preserved), collect 100
Follow Package Insert for
(2nd Graduation) using the
Specimen Collection.
Graduated Pipette provided in the kit
3
(first Graduation) of
μL
Transfer the Specimen to the
Specimen Diluent Tube and mix
the solution by squeezing and
releasing the top bulb of the
Graduated Pipette 3 times.
μL
Remove the Graduated Pipette
from the Specimen Diluent Tube.
IMPORTANT! Read instructions carefully before beginning. The
test procedure below is unique to the Sofia 2 Campylobacter FIA
and may differ from other Sofia and Sofia 2 FIA procedures.
4
5
Screw the green Dropper Remove the small clear cap,
Tip to Specimen Diluent hold the Specimen Diluent
Tube and mix well. Tube vertical and dispense 5
drops into the Test Cassette
sample well.
x5
QUICK REFERENCE
INSTRUCTIONS
For use with Sofia 2.
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6
Proceed to the next section,
"Using Sofia 2," to complete
the test.