QUALITY CONTROLS - 5
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3.
From the main menu, enter Operator ID and Password, if required. Use
the keypad to enter the Operator ID number at the prompt. Press the Tab key to
advance to the Password prompt to enter the password number.
4.
Press the QC key. Wait for the image of the device to display (Figure 5-8).
Figure 5-8 Start WQC Level 1
5.
Open the foil pouch and remove the assay device just before use. Hold it by the
finger grip.
NOTE: Each assay device has a finger grip. Avoid handling other surfaces of the
assay device.
6.
Inspect the humidity indicator. The humidity indicator (small square) should be
pink on one side and white on the other. If it is pink on both sides, discard and
use a new assay device (
8.
Figure 5-9
8.
).
9.
Remove the needle’s protective sheath by pulling directly up on the sheath (
11.
Figure 5-9
11.
). Do not twist the sheath, as this may remove the needle.
7.
NOTE: Do not try to re-attach any assay device needles that may inadvertently
removed. If this occurs, discard the device and use a new one
10.
NOTE: Do not try to re-attach any assay device needles that may inadvertently
removed. If this occurs, discard the device and use a new one
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