pts Diagnostics CardioChek - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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1 Introduction: CardioChek Test System Intended Use ........................ 5
2 About the CardioChek Test System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The CardioChek Test System
................................................... 8
The MEMo Chip
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PTS Panels Self-Test Strips
..................................................... 11
3 Setup ......................................................................... 12
Battery Use and Replacement
................................................. 12
When to Replace the Batteries
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How to Install/Replace the Batteries
.......................................... 13
CardioChek Analyzer Menus
................................................... 13
How to Turn O the Analyzer
.................................................. 16
How to the Set Language
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How to the Set Time
........................................................... 17
How to the Set Date
........................................................... 18
How to the Set Units
........................................................... 19
How to the Set Sound
......................................................... 20
4 Checking the System ....................................................... 21
Analyzer Check Strip
........................................................... 21
How to Use the Analyzer Check Strip
.......................................... 21
5 Quality Control Testing ..................................................... 23
Quality Control
................................................................ 23
How to Run a Quality Control Test
............................................. 24
6 Running a Test ............................................................... 25
Blood Testing
.................................................................. 25
Testing Supplies
............................................................... 25
Helpful Hints on Getting a Good Drop of Blood
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How to Obtain a Blood Sample from a Fingerstick
............................ 26
Quick Reference - How to Run a Test ...................................... 27
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Materials Provided
REF 1709 CardioChek® analyzer system (1)
Materials Needed but Not Provided
PTS Panels® self-test strips
Product availability will vary per country
Lot-specic MEMo Chip® included with test strips
Refer to self-test strip package insert for more information.
PTS Collect™ capillary tubes, 15 µL, included with test strips
Appropriate sterile, disposable, auto-disabling, single-use lancet included with
test strips
Alcohol wipes
Gauze pads or cotton balls
Bandages