EPS Bio Technology EASYMAX Tag User Manual page 53

Limitation
The test strips are used for fresh venous blood and capillary whole blood samples.
1. DO NOT use serum or plasma sample.
2. DO NOT use anticoagulant NaF or potassium oxalate for venous sample preparation.
Use neonate blood sample only with the device of EASYMAX® MU.
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4. Extreme humidity may affect the results. A relative humidity greater than 90 % may cause
incorrect results.
5. The system should be used at temperatures between 10°C and 40°C (50°F and 104°F).
Outside this range, the system may get incorrect results.
6. DO NOT reuse the test strips. The test strips are for single use only.
7. Hematocrit (HCT):
EASYMAX® Tag: Hematocrit below 10% may cause higher results. Hematocrit above 65%
may cause lower results. Other EASYMAX® meters: Hematocrit below 20% may cause
higher results. Hematocrit above 60% may cause lower results. If you do not know your HCT
level, please consult with your doctor.
8. Altitude up to 3,150 meters above sea level has no effect on readings.
Healthcare Professionals – Please note these additional Limitations
1. If the patient has the following conditions, the result may fail:
♦ Severe dehydration
♦ Severe hypotension (low blood pressure)
♦ Shock
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