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6. Quick Mode
Quick Mode is used to run multiple different
Stablelab SAA cartridges in sequence. Each
test is timed by you independent of the reader,
requiring precise 10-minute timing/cartridge. The
cartridges are individually inserted in series into
the reader at the end of 10 minutes per cartridge
to provide a quantitative SAA value.
Q
1. Prepare the sample by following the
instructions on the Stablelab Serum Amyloid
A Test package insert.
• Test cartridges should have sample
applied within 10 minutes of opening the
foil packaging.
2. Ensure the reader mode switch is to the
right. The letter Q will be displayed in the
upper right corner of the screen when the
cartridge is inserted (a).
3. Have one Stablelab SAA test cartridge per
sample available.
Quick Mode
a
b
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4. When running multiple samples, label the
Mix Solution bottle and respective test
cartridge to avoid confusion.
5. To apply sample to the cartridge, first gently
squeeze the bottle and discard the first few
drops. Then apply exactly 4 drops from
the bottle to the cartridge well. Set a timer
for 10 minutes. Repeat procedure for each
additional sample (b).
6. As the sample moves up the test cartridge
a visible control line at 'C' will appear,
indicating that the test is working.
7. Keep cartridges on a flat horizontal surface
while developing. Exactly 10 minutes after
sample application, insert the cartridge into
the cartridge port with the result window of
the cartridge facing upwards and the sample
well protruding from the cartridge port.
8. SAA result will be displayed immediately and
stays on screen for 20 seconds before being
deleted permanently from the device.
9. After the SAA result is displayed and
recorded, remove the test cartridge and
insert the next as each additional test
cartridge reaches the 10-minute mark.
10. It is critical to read each test cartridge at
exactly 10 minutes because the cartridge
Control and Test lines continue to develop
over time. Inserting a cartridge beyond the
10-minute mark will falsely elevate the SAA
value measured. Conversely, inserting a
cartridge before 10 minutes have passed, will
read a lower SAA value than is present.
11. Reader will power down on its own to
conserve energy.