Alere Cholestech LDX User Manual

18 Alere Cholestech LDX
®
System User Manual
Testing Procedure
Running a Test
For more information, see the test cassette package inserts. The
Quick Reference Guide gives a brief summary of the procedure.
NOTE: Gloves should be worn whenever working with samples
that are potentially biohazardous.
1. If the cassettes have been refrigerated, allow them to
come to room temperature (at least 10 minutes) before
opening.
2. Make sure the analyzer is plugged in.
3. Remove the cassette from its pouch. Hold the cassette
by the short sides only. Do not touch the black bar or
the brown magnetic stripe. Place the cassette on a at
surface.
4. Press RUN. The analyzer will do a selftest, and the
screen will display:
Selftest
running.
Selftest OK
5. The cassette drawer will open, and the screen will display:
Load cassette
and press RUN....(X)
X = W or S
X indicates current sample setting.
W= Whole Blood, S= Serum
6. Place the sample into the cassette well. Use the Alere
Cholestech LDX
®
Capillary Tube for ngerstick samples.
Use an appropriate MiniPet
®
Pipette for venous blood
samples and quality control, calibration verication, and
prociency testing materials. Check the package insert for
the test cassette you are using to determine the volume
for the sample type you are using. See “Performing a
Fingerstick” and “Using Your MiniPet
®
Pipettes”, pages
22–25, for additional information.

Alere Cholestech LDX Specifications

General

Brand	Alere
Model	Cholestech LDX
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English