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This section describes the steps to be taken to test patient blood samples using the Precision PCx Monitor.
Operating Guidelines for All Samples
Please follow the recommended guidelines so the most accurate results will be obtained.
•Always wear gloves and follow your facility’s biohazard safety policies and procedures when performing tests involving patient blood samples.
•Use only control solutions approved for use on the test strip instructions for use to verify the performance of the Precision PCx and Precision PCx Plus Test Strips and the Precision PCx Monitor.
•Use the test strips before their expiration date.
•Do not use test strips that are wet, bent, scratched or damaged. Use the test strip immediately after opening its foil packet.
•Do not scan a packet’s barcode and use a test strip from another packet. This may cause incorrect assay results to be generated.
•Cover the entire target area of the test strip with the blood sample. The test results will not be affected if the target area has been briefly touched with the patient’s finger, a capillary tube or pipette.
•If the test fails to start, apply a second drop of blood to the target area within 30 seconds. If the test fails to start after the second drop is applied, or if more than 30 seconds have passed, discard the used test strip and repeat the test.
•After the blood is applied to the test strip and the count down begins, do not remove or disturb the test strip.
•Use a new test strip when repeating a patient test.
•Refer to the instructions for use in the test strip box for specific directions on storage and use of the test strips.
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