cobas h 232 User Manual

Control Testing and Quality Control
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5.1 Preparing to run a quality control test
Prepare for a quality control test in the same way you would prepare to perform a test with a
patient sample. The only difference is the use of control solution instead of blood.
To perform a quality control test using control solutions, you need:
■ cobas h 232 meter
■ Test strips for the desired tests, with the supplied code chip
■ Roche CARDIAC pipettes (or other suitable pipettes with pipetting volume of 150 L)
■ Control set containing two vials of Roche CARDIAC Control material and code chip
You can specify the frequency of quality control tests according to your own requirements (see
“Meter Setup/Lockout setup” starting on page 96).
If you encounter a lockout for a test strip lot that no longer exists, see “Reset test parameters” on
page 108. Please note that, when you use this method, all saved test parameters and QC lock-
outs will be deleted.
Always refer to the package insert provided with the control material for
specific handling and testing instructions.
Reconstituted control material taken from the refrigerator must be allowed to reach room
temperature before use.

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)