Step | Description | |
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Test-kit 1 | Test-kit 2 | |
1 | Collect all necessary supplies. | Collect all necessary supplies. |
2 | Review and record the master kit lot number and expiry date. | Remove device from packaging and label with client identification number. |
3 | Use 1 strip per client. Label test strip with client identification number. | Collect approximately 5 µl of specimen using a new disposable loop. |
4 | Pull off the protective foil cover. | Touch loop to center of sample well to transfer blood specimen to the well. |
5 | Collect 50 µl of specimen using a capillary tube. Fill sample between the marked fill line. | Add 3 drops of buffer, holding vial vertically over the sample well. |
6 | Apply sample to absorbent pad on the strip. For whole blood, wait for blood to absorb on pad. | Wait for 15 minutes (no longer than 20 minutes) before reading the results |
7 | For whole blood only add 1 drop of chaser buffer to the specimen pad. | Read and record the results and other pertinent info on the worksheet. |
8 | Wait 15 minutes (no longer than 60 minutes) before reading the results. | |
9 | Read and record the results and other pertinent info on the worksheet. |