Polymer Technology Systems A1C Now+ User Manual

Preparation

1
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
•
Run the test with all
parts of the test kit at °C °F
the same temperature
within the specified
range.
• If the kit has recently been at high
temperatures (above 82ºF) or in the
refrigerator, keep the kit at room
temperature for at least one hour before
use.
• Avoid running the test in direct sunlight,
on hot or cold surfaces, or near sources of
heat or cold.
• Quality control materials should be used
MULTI-TEST A1C SYSTEM
to confirm the test kit is working properly.
Refer to the product insert for information
on when to run controls.
Monitor (back)
Complete
test within
15 minutes.
Base
(do not remove!)
Sampler
Blood
Body
Pouched Collector
Test Cartridge
P ROFESSIONAL
PROCEDURE
GUIDE
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LOT 0628216
LOT 0628216 LOT 0628216
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Lot Number and Dating Label
Ensure Lot #'s match
0628216
91078 B 3/2014

Blood Collection

Blood Dilution

2 3
COLLECT BLOOD INSERT BLOOD
COLLECTOR
Fingerstick Use your own Fully insert
lancet device Blood Collector into
to draw blood Sampler Body
Gently touch blood
drop to fill
Or
Keep
pushing!
Twisting
Venous Draw
motion
helps
Mix blood
well before
testing
45º
Collect blood from a slide
x x
x
Not fully inserted Fully inserted
Keep pushing!
Too little Just right Too much
add more wipe away
blood excess
4 5
SHAKE INSERT CARTRIDGE
Shake well 6-8 times
This will mix the blood
with the solution
OPEN NOW
LOT 0628216
LOT 0628216 LOT 0628216
EXP 21 SEP 14 EXP 21 SEP 14 EXP 21 SEP 14
Use within 2 minutes.
"Click" Test Cartridge into place
Stand Sampler on table
% A1C
while preparing Cartridge
A1
SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE
A1
Do Codes
Match? *
Monitor and Test Cartridge codes
must match
* If not, call Customer Service at
1-877-870-5610.

Blood Testing

6 7
PREPARE SAMPLER DISPENSE SAMPLE
INTO CARTRIDGE
Push down completely to
dispense diluted sample
Remove quickly
% A1C
WAIT for SMPL to display
% A1C
Ready for Sampler
Remove
Base
Do not handle
Monitor again until
test is complete!
Ensure Monitor is on level surface

Results

8 9
5 MINUTES TO RESULTS REUSE MONITOR
Save
Monitor
% A1C
Display
counts down
A09
Discard
% A1C
SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE
A09 Test Cartridge
QC test result*
THE MONITOR IS REUSABLE
To run another test, use a new
Sampler and Test Cartridge from the
% A1C
A09
same kit and return to Step 1,
" PREPARATION. "
SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE
A09
Result
Lot
A09 Number
SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE % A1C
Lot
# of tests left Code
This result cycle remains displayed for
60 minutes or until the next Test Cartridge
is inserted.
Product Dating
& Lot ID Label
* If "QCOK" is not displayed, please see
list of error codes on reverse side.
ALWAYS MATCH LOT NUMBERS
Use Monitor only with the materials
included in the original kit. The Monitor
will expire after the programmed number
of tests have been run. If another Test
Cartridge is inserted, the Monitor will
display "00 TL."
If you cannot resolve an error, please
call Customer Service at
1-877-870-5610.