Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual - page 37
Art:
725592-00K,
Rev.
Date:
11-Oct-17
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Fill the Cartridge
1. Fill cartridge with control to the fill mark.
a. Place tip of the syringe over cartridge sample well.
b. Press plunger so that control enters the cartridge until it
reaches the fill mark.
c. Confirm that there is control fluid in sample well. If you don’t
see control in sample well, continue to press plunger to
deliver more control fluid. Do not wipe off excess sample
from the cartridge.
Note: Grossly over or under filling cartridge may cause an error
code requiring you to repeat the test.
1. Seal the cartridge.
a. Touching only the plastic tab and sides of cartridge, fold snap
closure over the sample well.
Do not press directly over the
sample well.
b. Press the tab until it clicks into place. Slightly lift finger
or thumb and ensure that the cartridge is closed before
completely removing the finger or thumb from the closure.
Insert Cartridge
1. Push the sealed cartridge into the cartridge port until it clicks
into place.
a. To avoid permanent damage to the handheld,
do not remove
cartridge until the testing process is complete.
b. Wait about 2 to 3 minutes for the test to complete.
Complete Testing Process
1. Pull out cartridge from handheld.
2. Turn off handheld by pressing for one second.
3. Discard broken ampule in a container that is safe for broken
glass.
4. Discard remaining test materials in biohazard container.
Seal the Cartridge