User's Guide

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Warnings
When running a LQC test, do:
• Only use Universal Biosensors Xprecia Prime™ PT Test Strips. Other
test strips (including other Xprecia test strips) will not work with
Xprecia Prime™.
• Only use Siemens Xprecia™ Systems PT Controls with the Xprecia
Prime™ meter.
• Always follow the safety procedures and precautions listed here and
throughout the user guide, and those adopted by your healthcare
facility.
• Always wear protective gloves when performing LQC tests.
• Only use the system when the room temperature is between 15 °C
and 32 °C (59 °F to 89 °F) and the relative humidity is less than 80%.
• Always store test strips in their original vial and with the cap firmly
closed.
• Use a strip within 10 minutes of removing it from the vial.
• When you use a test strip vial for the first time, record the discard
date on the vial label in the space provided. This discard date is 3
months after the vial is first opened.
• Only use a test strip once and discard after use.
• Use the control solution—that is, plasma that has been reconstituted
with diluent—within 25 minutes of reconstitution (60 minutes if
refrigerated).
• Dispose of hazardous or biologically contaminated materials
according to the practices of your clinic. Discard all materials in a
safe and acceptable manner, and in compliance with all government
requirements.