CLINITEK Status+ Analyzer Operator’s Guide 35
Operations
Performing an hCG Cassette Quick Test
With an hCG cassette Quick Test, when you place the hCG cassette on
the test table, the analyzer calibrates and starts to perform the
analysis. Perform the following tasks to run an hCG cassette Quick
Test.
Preparing a Cassette Quick Test
Note For more information about the use and storage of test
cassettes, see the Clinitest hCG cassette test instructions for use insert.
To prepare a cassette Quick Test, perform the following steps:
1. On the the Select Ready screen, select Cassette Test.
2. If configured, enter the cassette lot number and expiration date:
• To use the last cassette number and begin the test, select Use
Last Lot.
• To enter new cassette data, select Enter new lot and
expiration. Enter the cassette lot number and select Enter.
Use the arrow keys to enter the cassette expiration date and
select Enter.
3. On the Test Type screen, select Clinitest hCG cassette.
The Prepare Test screen displays.
Note To display the cassette testing steps on the screen, select
Help.
4. Position the test table insert in the test table for a cassette test.
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal
precautions. For recommended precautions when you work
with biohazardous materials, see Appendix A, Safety
Information.
CAUTION
Bring the test cassette and urine sample to room temperature
20° to 30°C (68° to 86°F) before you run a test. The wrong
temperature could cause inaccurate test results.
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