MICROPOINT qLabs ElectroMeter - Performing a Test; Collecting a Fingerstick Blood Sample

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5.3 Performing a Test
• The qLabs
®
ElectroMeter should be operated on a level surface that
is free of vibration. Testing on an uneven or unstable surface may
cause inaccurate results. DO NOT hold the qLabs
®
ElectroMeter in
your hands during the testing.
• Strictly follow the test procedure specied in the manual to perform
the test.
• DO NOT move or touch the qLabs
®
ElectroMeter during testing.
• Do not use expired or damaged test strips.
• The blood sample must be applied to the test strip immediately
after collection. Otherwise, the blood sample may begin clotting,
causing inaccurate results.
• Plasma samples or whole blood samples with anticoagulation
reagents are not suitable for the qLabs
®
test.
• Do not add the sample until the system prompts you to start
adding sample.
• The sample should be added in one continuous operation, do not
reapply additional sample.
• Do not use the instrument for unintended purposes, which may
cause unexpected test results.
• Use the correct sample to perform the test, failure to do so may
cause inaccurate result.
• This instrument should be operated by professional medical
personnel.
• Do not use the test results to diagnose unintended conditions.
• Do not use the test results for unstated clinical purposes.
5.4 Collecting a Fingerstick Blood Sample
• Sanitize the site of the ngerstick with alcohol wipe before testing.
• Use a fresh capillary ngerstick blood sample for testing.
• Squeezing the ngerstick site excessively (milking) may release
interstitial uid into the blood sample, which may lead to inaccurate
results.
• The site of the ngerstick must be completely dry. If any alcohol
remains on the nger, it may cause hemolysis, which may lead to
inaccurate results.