GEM Hemochron 100 User Manual

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4.3 Run a Patient Test
NOTE: Operators must not prepare the patient sample until the instrument prompts them to apply the sample
to the test cartridge. If the patient sample is prepared too early, premature clotting will cause erroneous test
results.
NOTE: Keep the instrument on a horizontal and stable surface.
NOTE: If a test cartridge was left in the instrument from a previous test, remove and dispose in a
biohazardous waste container in accordance with institutional guidelines.
(Optional) To use the Test Interval Timer for a patient test, see “Test Interval Timer Feature (Optional)”
(page 49) .
1 On the Home screen, select (Patient Test) or insert a new test cartridge (in this case go to step 3).
NOTE: If the ESV test fails, run an EQC test. A successful EQC test is required to run a patient test. See
“Run an EQC Test” (page 57). If the EQC test fails, contact Technical Support.
2 When (Insert Test Cartridge) is displayed, insert the appropriate test cartridge (ACT+ or ACT-LR)
for the type of test that needs to be performed.
NOTE: When inserting the test cartridge, fully insert into the Test Cartridge Insertion Chamber.
3 Wait while the instrument does the following:
● Reads the test cartridge barcode, and
● Displays (Checking Test Cartridge).
4 Depending on instrument conguration:
● If prompted to enter the OID, do either of the following:
– Select Scan and scan a compatible OID barcode.
– Manually enter the OID (touch the text eld to display virtual keyboard).
– If the previous OID is already in the text eld, select Save to reuse or select the text eld and
overwrite the OID. If required, enter the OID password before selecting Save.
● If prompted to enter the PID, do either of the following:
– Select Scan and scan a compatible PID barcode.
– Manually enter the PID (touch the text eld to display virtual keyboard).
– If the previous PID is already in the text eld, select Save to reuse and then Yes to conrm, or
select the text eld and overwrite the PID.
5 Wait while (Warming Test Cartridge) is displayed, the instrument is warming the test cartridge.
6 When (Apply Sample to Test Cartridge) is displayed, the test cartridge is ready to receive the
sample.
7 A 5 minute countdown timer will be displayed that indicates to add the sample to the test cartridge.
NOTE: A su󰀩cient quantity of blood must be added directly to the center sample well to ll it. Should a
large drop of blood extend above the center of the sample well, gently push the excess blood into the
overow area.
CAUTION: If a sample is not applied within 5 minutes, the test will time out. If this occurs, dispose
of the test cartridge and repeat the test using a new test cartridge.
8 Select (Start Test) to run the test.
NOTE: To abort the test, select (Abort Test) at any time.
NOTE: By pressing (Home) or (Back), the test can be canceled.
9 Wait while the instrument does the following:
● Displays (Sample in Test Channel), indicating that the sample volume is adequate. If a
message that indicates there is a problem with the sample is displayed, repeat the test using a new
test cartridge.
● Draws the sample from the sample well into the test channel of the test cartridge and proceeds with
the analysis of the sample.
● Measures ACT (a counter displays the number of seconds).
● Displays the test result. Test results are displayed as Celite equivalent ACT value in seconds, not
real-time seconds. If the test result is out of range, repeat the test. If the test result is still out of range,
see “Troubleshooting” (page 65) .

GEM Hemochron 100 Specifications

General

Brand	GEM
Model	Hemochron 100
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English