Operating Precautions; Testing Procedures - Abbott ALERE AFINION AS100 Manual Del Usuario

Operating precautions

When operating the Analyzer:
• Use your fingertip to operate the touch screen. Do not use pens or other objects that may scratch or damage the screen.
Exception: If the screen alignment function is required, you will need to use a blunt pencil.
• The lid opens automatically, but must be closed manually. Do not try to open the lid manually.
• The lid protects the cartridge chamber from dust, dirt, light and humidity. Empty the cartridge chamber and keep the lid
closed when the Analyzer is not in use.
• If an information code appears on the screen during the analysis, please consult the "Information codes and
troubleshooting" section, page 27–29.
• Do not move the Analyzer when a Test Cartridge is being processed.
When handling the Test Cartridge:
• Do not use Test Cartridges after the expiry date, or if the Test Cartridges are not stored in accordance with the
recommendations.
• Do not touch the Test Cartridge optical reading area. Hold the Test Cartridge by the handle. (Figure 2).
• Do not use the Test Cartridge if the foil pouch, the desiccant bag or the Test Cartridge itself is damaged.
• The Test Cartridges must reach recommended operating temperature before use.
• Do not open the foil pouch until just before use. Once opened, the Test Cartridge has limited stability.
• Handle and dispose the Test Cartridges and sample collection equipment as potential biohazardous
materials. Use gloves.
• Do not re-use any part of the Test Cartridge.
Consult the Package Insert that comes with each Afinion test kit for assay specific information.
Preparing for an Alere Afinion
- Allow the Afinion Test Cartridges to reach the recommended operating temperature before use.
- Switch on your Alere Afinion Analyzer so it is ready for the day's first analysis.
- Enter the operator ID (optional). See procedure on page 22.
- The patient ID, control ID or Afinion Control Data can be entered before or during processing of the Test Cartridge in
the Analyzer. See procedures on page 22–25.
Consult the Package Insert that comes with each Afinion test kit for assay specific information.
Tear strip
1
Open the foil pouch. Grip the handle and
remove the Test Cartridge from the pouch.
Discard the desiccant bag and foil
pouch in suitable waste containers.
When first opened, the Test Cartridge
has limited stability.
If a barcode reader is connected to the Analyzer, a barcoded patient ID, control ID or Afinion Control Data can be entered.
Analysis
™
2
Inspect the Cartridge. Do not use the
Test Cartridge if it is damaged or if loose
desiccant particles are found on the Test
Cartridge.
Use the handle to avoid
touching the optical reading area.

Testing Procedures

3
Mark the Test Cartridge with the patient
or control ID. Use the ID area on the Test
Cartridge. An ID label can also be used.
Do not write on the barcode label or allow it to
become wet, dirty or scratched.
If an ID label is used, this must fit into the
ID area.
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