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How to Run a Quality Control Test on Reectance Test Strips
Refer to the instructions for use provided with your quality control materials.
If Quality Control Results Are Not in Range
IMPORTANT: Patient tests should not be performed until control results are
within range.
1. Ensure test strip slot area is clean.
2. Make sure neither the test strips nor the controls
are past the expiration date printed on the label.
3. Make sure the MEMo Chip matches the test strip lot.
4. Repeat the test again using fresh materials.
5. Call Customer Service for assistance.
How to Run a Quality Control Test on
Electrochemical Test Strips
Refer to the instructions for use provided with your quality control materials.
If Quality Control Results Are Not in Range
IMPORTANT: Patient tests should not be performed until control results are
within range.
1. Ensure test strip port area is clean.
2. Make sure neither the test strips nor the controls are past the expiration date
printed on the label.
3. Make sure the MEMo Chip matches the test strip lot.
4. Repeat the test again using fresh materials.
5. Call Customer Service for assistance.
Blood Testing
A package insert is included with each box of PTS Panels test strips. Please read the test
strip package insert and this section of the user guide completely and carefully
before testing.
Testing Supplies
To perform a blood test you need:
• CardioChek Plus analyzer
• PTS Panels test strips
• Lot-specic MEMo Chip
• Sterile lancet (auto-disabling, single-use)
• Pipet or capillary blood collector
• Gauze or cotton balls
• Alcohol wipe
This analyzer requires whole blood for testing. Do not operate the analyzer in direct
light. Reference Section 9, Care and Cleaning for more information.
Helpful Hints on Getting a Good Drop of Blood
1. Instruct the patient to wash hands in warm, soapy water.
2. Rinse well and dry completely. If an alcohol wipe is used, let the finger air dry
before testing. Clean gauze may be used to dry alcohol.
3. Warm the fingers to increase blood flow.
4. Let the arm hang down at the patient’s side briefly to allow blood flow to the
fingertips.
Running a Test
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