CLINITEK Status+ Analyzer Operator’s Guide 29
Operations
2 Operations
You can perform a Quick Test or a Full Test with a urinalysis strip or an
hCG cassette. Place a strip or a cassette on the test table. The analyzer
calibrates and begins testing.
Note You can configure the Quick Test or Full Test, as explained in
Section 7, System Configuration, Setting up Operator and Patient
Information‚ page 95.
With a Full Test, enter the Operator Name, and Patient Name, and
Patient ID from the analyzer display. If you run a CLINITEK Status+
analyzer with a CLINITEK Status connector, enter the information from
a bar-code reader.
Note You cannot cancel a test before the analyzer finishes the test.
View and print the test results that display on the screen.
Performing a Urinalysis Strip Quick Test
When you place a urinalysis strip on the test table, the analyzer
calibrates and starts to perform the analysis. Perform the following
procedure to test a strip.
Preparing a Urinalysis Strip Quick Test
Before you perform a urinalysis strip Quick Test, prepare the analyzer
and the strip.
For more information about the use and storage of urinalysis strips,
see the urinalysis strip instructions for use insert.
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal
precautions. For recommended precautions when you work
with biohazardous materials, see Appendix A, Safety
Information.