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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Analyzer User Manual REF 12-656...
  • Page 2 Analyzer User Manual Refer to the CD in the analyzer package for instructions Der henvises til den vedlagte CD i analysatorpakken for in English. The instructions are available from your instruktioner på dansk. Instruktionerne fås hos den lokale local distributor. forhandler.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    To Run an Optics Check Cartridge ......6 To Run a Cholestech GDX A1C Test ......8 Displaying Results in Memory .
  • Page 4: General Information

    Specification ........16 The Cholestech GDX Analyzer is a small, portable analyzer for use with Cholestech GDX A1C Test Cartridges.
  • Page 5: Storage Instructions

    Cholestech GDX Analyzer User Manual Storage Instructions Display The Cholestech GDX Analyzer must be stored at a temperature Cartridge This icon will be used with “up” and “down” between 10 and 35ºC (50–95ºF). It is important to prevent dust and arrow icons to prompt the user to insert or remove dirt from getting into the analyzer.
  • Page 6: Principles Of The Cholestech Gdx A1C Testing System

    The Cholestech GDX Analyzer is designed A number will appear on the display. This is After a Cholestech GDX Test Cartridge has been placed in the analyzer, to be simple and easy to operate. This user the version of software in the analyzer, for a small sample of blood is added to the first sample tube.
  • Page 7: To Run An Optics Check Cartridge

    60%. For technical help and troubleshooting, show on the display. please refer to the Cholestech GDX A1C The Optics Check Cartridge should • The Rotate Cartridge icon will Test Cartridge package insert and this user...
  • Page 8: To Run A Cholestech Gdx A1C Test

    Refer to the Cholestech GDX A1C Test Cartridge package insert convert their DCCT values to IFCC values using the following equation: which is in each pack of test cartridges or use the Cholestech GDX Quick Reference Guide supplied with the analyzer.
  • Page 9: Performance Characteristics

    Bayer r=0.96 a range of 8–20 g/dL and a hematocrit range of 30–60%. The equations for the GDX test compared to the Menarini Biomen HA8140 and the Bayer DCA 2000 are as follows: Interfering Substance GDX = 0.9167 X DCA 2000 - 0.1323 GDX = 0.8968 X Menarini HA8140 + 0.7074...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Cholestech GDX Analyzer User Manual Troubleshooting Contacting Technical Service The Cholestech GDX Analyzer has been programmed to detect any For technical assistance, please contact your local distributor. analyzer or test problems. An error code will appear on the display if any mistakes arise during the test.
  • Page 11: Safety

    If the Cholestech GDX Analyzer is dirty, clean it carefully with a lint-free cloth dampened with aqueous solutions containing 5% hypochlorite or alcohol. Take care not to get liquid in the space for the cartridge. Do Disposal not use more aggressive chemicals such as acetone.
  • Page 12 SPECIFICATION REFERENCES Cholestech GDX Analyzer User Manual Cholestech GDX Analyzer User Manual Specification References Precision: 1. American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care 2002; <1%CV 25(Suppl.1):S33–S49. Wavelength: 2. Goldstein DE et al. Diabetes Care 1995; 18:896–909. 440 nm (nominal) 3. Jeppsson JO, Kobold U, Barr J, Finke A, Hoelzel W, Hishino T,...
  • Page 13 NOTES NOTES Cholestech GDX Analyzer User Manual Cholestech GDX Analyzer User Manual Notes Notes...
  • Page 14 Analyzer User Manual Distributed by Cholestech GDX is a trademark of Cholestech Corporation. MiniPet is a trademark of TriContinent Scientific, Inc. This product is sold under license from Provalis Diagnostics Ltd. Distributed by Cholestech Corporation. U.S. Patent 6,300,142. 3347 Investment Blvd.

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