cobas h 232 User Manual

Introduction
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Apply QC sample (the time left to apply sample is counted down in the
screen alongside the required sample amount)
Insert code chip
Open test strip guide cover for cleaning
Battery status:
• If the battery pack still has its full charge, all segments are lit
• Individual segments disappear one by one as the battery pack
becomes weaker
• When there is no segment remaining, you can no longer perform
a test. You can, however, still access the meter’s memory
Operation with power adapter
Time between midnight and noon (in 12-hour time format)
Time between noon and midnight (in 12-hour time format)
Marks an information message
Marks an error message or a warning
(see Chapter 9 “Troubleshooting”)
Room or meter temperature is outside the acceptable range.
The test strip guide cover is open.
In a QC lockout condition, this icon indicates that one or more
parameters are locked, while others still can be measured.
Button/Icon Meaning
QC
am
pm
QC!

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)