Afinion AS100 - Prepare for Testing and Sample Collection; Prepare for Testing Steps; Control Vial Sample Collection; Urine Cup Sample Collection

Anion
TM
ACR
Quick Guide
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Prepare for Testing
• Switch the Analyzer on.
• Allow 15 minutes for the Test Cartridge to reach operating temperature
20-30°C (64-86°F) before use.
• Open the pouch just before use. Hold the Test Cartridge by the handle.
• Label the Test Cartridge with sample ID. Use the ID area.
• Analyze Anion™ ACR Control before analyzing patient samples.
Procedure for Collecting the Sample
Sampling from a Control Vial
Follow the procedure described below. See page 4 for control testing recommendations.
Sampling from a Urine Cup
• Always use gloves.
• Patient samples stored refrigerated can be used without equilibration to room temperature.
• Mix the sample material well by inverting the urine cup 8–10 times before collecting the sample.
• The sample can be extracted from the urine cup or the cap.
Avoid air bubbles and
incomplete lling (a). Avoid
sample on the outside of
the capillary. Do not dip the
neck of the sampling device
into the urine cup (b). Do not
wipe off.
Touch the surface of the patient
sample (a) or control (b).
Insert the sampling device
immediately.
Within 1 minute place the
Test Cartridge in the Analyzer.
Specimen Collection using the Afinion™ ACR Test Cartridge
(a)
(b)
Pull up the sampling device.
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(a)
(b)
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Fill the capillary end to end.
It is not possible to overll.
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Handle
Tear strip