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This analyzer is a component of a test system that includes PTS Panels® eGLU test strips,
PTS Panels glucose test strips and PTS Panels lipid panel test strips. The PTS Panels test
strip box includes a lot-specic MEMo Chip that contains the assay calibration curve and
other important information about the assay. PTS Panels test strips are sold separately,
and are available as single- and multiple-analyte test strips.
The test system uses reectance photometry and electrochemical biosensor technology.
Reectance test strips utilize an enzymatic reaction to produce a color change that
is detected by the analyzer after whole blood is applied. Electrochemical test strips
measure an electrical current when whole blood is applied.
This user guide includes all the information that you need to run point-of-care assays
using the CardioChek Plus test system. Before you begin testing, please read this entire
user guide and the package inserts (instructions for use), which are included with the
PTS Panels test strips.
Please remember to return the enclosed warranty card to PTS Diagnostics to ensure that
you receive product updates and other important information.
For questions or additional assistance with your CardioChek Plus test system, please
contact PTS Diagnostics (Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. US EST) using the following
contact information:
PTS Diagnostics
7736 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA
Direct: [phone] · Toll-free inside the US: 1-877-870-5610
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] · Website: ptsdiagnostics.com
Important Safety Instructions
Users should adhere to standard precautions when handling or using this analyzer. All
parts of the glucose monitoring system should be considered potentially infectious and
are capable of transmitting bloodborne pathogens between patients and healthcare
professionals. For more information, refer to “Guideline for Isolation Precautions:
Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 2007”,
http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/2007ip/2007isolationprecautions.html.
The analyzer should be cleaned and disinfected after use on each patient. This system
may only be used for testing multiple patients when Standard Precautions and the
manufacturer’s disinfection procedures are followed.
Only auto-disabling, single-use lancing devices should be used with this analyzer.
The CardioChek Plus test system has many dierent analyte test strips
available for use. The test strips outlined in this section are only an
example of the available test strips. Not all test strips are available
for use in all countries. Please refer to the package insert of each
PTS Panels test strip prior to use.