Owner manual

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Sample Identifi cation and Transport
• Photograph cartridge results if required.
• Assign a unique identifi er to each cartridge per state meth sampling
guidelines. Mark with indelible ink on cartridge and on mini bag label.
• Insert cartridge in supplied resealable mini bag for transport or storage.
Cautions and Reminders
Do not spray or wipe solutions or extract liquid on skin. Do not
ingest solutions or extract.
Handling, storage, and disposal summaries for all materials are on
page 10.
Use gloves provided with kit when taking samples and working with
chemicals.
Use new, clean gloves for each test.
MethChek Kits are available with specifi c lower limits of identifi cation
including 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, or 1.5 micrograms per 100 cm
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(50, 100, 500, or
1500 nanograms). Consult the meth cleanup guidelines available from
the state in which you are testing to determine the appropriate kit.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the condi-
tion of the site, state meth sampling guidelines, Handling informa-
tion on page 10, and personal comfort level.
MethChek is a semi-quantitative immunoassay test that can provide infor-
mation about the existing level of methamphetamine residue on surfaces. It
may be used to determine the need for cleaning in a specifi c area or the need
for further cleaning on-site to reach state clean-up guidelines. Some states
and counties require lab results from quantitative wipe sampling before issu-
ing a re-entry certifi cate. Consult state meth cleanup guidelines.
Multiple samples in multiple locations within a structure are recommended.
Consult state meth sampling guidelines.
Use MethChek on surfaces such as countertops, doorknobs, wood fl oors,
non-textured walls and ceilings, tables, chairs, bathroom and kitchen fi x-
tures (sinks, toilets, tubs/showers), appliances, curtains, and furniture.