Abaxis i-STAT Alinity v - Cartridges Stored in Refrigerator; Cartridges Stored at Room Temperature

Cartridge Information (Continued)
i-STAT Alinity v — User Manual 650-7100 Rev. A26
Cartridge can be stored refrigerated or at room temperature
Cartridges stored in refrigerator:
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Temperature must be 2-8°C (35-46°F)
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Cartridges expire on the date printed on the pouch
Cartridges stored at room temperature:
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Temperature must be 18-30°C (64-86°F)
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Pouched cartridge must be at room temperature
for 5 minutes before use
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Box of cartridges must be at room temperature
for 1 hour before use
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Once cartridge is at room temperature the expiration
date changes:
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Cartridge pouch displaying the
tage jours giomi dîas dias dagen dage
dagar päivää dager gün
days
d
indicates
the cartridge expires in 14 days
Example: cartridge reaches room temperature
on 2025-10-13; new expiration date is 2025-10-27
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Cartridge pouch displaying the indicates
the cartridge expires in 2 months
Example: cartridge reaches room temperature
on 2025-10-13; new expiration date is 2025-12-13
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Room temperature expiration date cannot exceed
manufacurer’s printed expiration date
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Cartridge should not be returned to the refrigerator once out for
more than 5 minutes