Should perform quantitative measurement of haemoglobin in fresh capillary whole blood sample.
Answers
Allow the strip, specimen, and/or controls to reach roo
m temperature (15-30ºC) prior to testing. Refer to the Hb
Hemoglobin Testing Syste
m User’s Manual for detailed instructions.
1. Insert the code chip into the meter and code the meter correctly. Refer to Coding the Meter in
the User’s Manual for details. Compare the code number on the code chip with the code
number printed on the test strip canister label, and ensure the t
wo numbers are identical to
avoid inaccurate results.
2. Remove the strip fro
m the closed canister and use it as soon as possible. Immediately close
the canister tightly after removing the required number of strip(s).
3.
Wait for the meter to flash the strip symbol. Insert the strip completely into the Strip Channel in the
same direction as the arrows printed on the test strip until the white edge above the black line on the
test strip is no longer visible.
4.
Wipe away the first drop of blood. Collect 10 µL of the second drop of capillary blood speci
men
using a Capillary Transfer Tube, or pipette. Refer to the User’s Manual for details. Hold the
tube horizontally and touch the tip of the Capillary Transfer Tube to the blood drop. Capillary
action
will automatically dra
w the sample to the fill line and stop.
Note: Do not squeeze the Capillary Transfer Tube
while collecting specimen. 5.
While the meter is flashing the blood drop symbol, align the tip of the Capillary Transfer Tube
with the Speci
men
Application Area of the strip to apply the blood (10 µL). 3 dashed lines will appear on the meter to show the test is in
progress.
6. Read the results on the screen after 15 seconds. Refer to Testing in the User’s Manual for detailed test procedures.
INTERPRET
ATION OF RESULTS
The Hb Hemoglobin Meter automatically measures hemoglobin concentration. In the event of unexpected or questionable results, the
following steps are recommended:
• Confirm that the strips have been used within the expiration date printed on the canister label.
• Compare results to controls with known levels and repeat the test using a new strip.
• If the problem persists, discontinue using the strips immediately and contact your local distributor.