46 CLINITEK Status+ Analyzer Operator’s Guide
Operations
4. Enter the patient ID (maximum of 13 characters) on the Enter
Patient ID screen, and select Enter.
Preparing a Cassette Full 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 Full 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, perform the following steps:
a. Select Enter new lot and expiration.
b. Enter the cassette lot number and select Enter.
c. 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.
5. Remove the test cassette from the foil package and place the
cassette on the test table.
Running a Cassette Full Test
To run the test, you have 8 seconds to perform the following 2 steps:
Note After you select START, you have 8 seconds to draw the
urine sample into the pipette and add the urine sample into the
well on the cassette.
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.