58 CLINITEK Status+ Analyzer Operator’s Guide
Maintenance
6. Dry the test table thoroughly (except for the white calibration bar)
with a soft cloth or lint-free tissue.
7. Examine the white calibration bar on the test table for dirt or
discoloration.
• If the white calibration bar appears clean and unmarked, go to
step 9.
• If the bar appears dirty or discolored, clean the calibration bar,
as described in Cleaning the White Calibration Bar‚ page 58.
8. Insert the test table, pushing it in more than halfway into the
analyzer.
9. Insert the table insert.
Cleaning the White Calibration Bar
For the CLINITEK Status+ analyzer to perform as intended and to
provide reliable test results, the white calibration bar on the test table
needs to be clean and not discolored.
CAUTION
Do not to scratch the white calibration bar. Marks and stains
could cause inaccurate test results, especially for hCG tests.
Severe marks can cause errors.
CAUTION
Do not touch the calibration bar while you examine it or after
you clean it. Your fingerprints or lint on the bar could cause
unreliable test results. When you examine the white
calibration bar, do it carefully under good lighting.
CAUTION
Do not push the test table fully into the analyzer. The test
table might jam and prevent you from using the analyzer.
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