cobas h 232 User Manual

Control Testing and Quality Control
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5 Control Testing and Quality Control
The cobas h 232 meter employs several methods to check that the meter and test strips are wor-
king properly and that the operator is performing the test correctly.
The meter has a number of built-in quality control functions:
■ A self-check of the electronic components and functions every time the meter is powered
on.
■ A check of test temperature when warming up and during the test.
■ A check of the expiration date and lot information on the test strip using the information
from the code chip.
In addition, the cobas h 232 meter provides:
■ Configurable, prescribed quality control tests using Roche CARDIAC IQC test strips for
internal functionality tests.
■ Definable, prescribed control tests using Roche CARDIAC Control materials for the avail-
able test parameters.

cobas h 232 Specifications

General

Device Type	Point-of-care analyzer
Sample Type	Whole blood, plasma
Measured Parameters	Troponin T, Myoglobin, D-Dimer, NT-proBNP
Connectivity	USB
Intended Use	cardiac markers
Data Management	LIS connectivity
Throughput	Single test
Sample Volume	150 µL
Operating Temperature	15-30 °C
Operating Humidity	10-85% (non-condensing)
Display	Color touchscreen
Measurement Principle	Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)