MICROPOINT qLabs Vet User manual

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................................3
1.1 Before You Start
1.2 Intended Use
1.3 Test Principle
1.4 Packaging
2. Accessory List...............................................................................5
3. Product Overview..........................................................................5
4. Operation Summary......................................................................7
5. Before Testing................................................................................7
6. Precautions, Limitations and Warnings.......................................8
6.1 Care of Your qLabs®Vet
6.2 Patient Health Status
6.3 Performing a Test
6.4 Collecting Blood Sample
6.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility
7. Powering the qLabs®Vet ON and OFF........................................9
7.1 Power Connection
7.2 Powering the qLabs®Vet On
7.3 Powering the qLabs®Vet Off
8. qLabs®Vet Settings.....................................................................11
8.1 Enter Setup Mode
8.2 Setting the Date
8.3 Setting the Time
8.4 Setting the Normal Range
8.5 Patient ID Setup
8.6 Lot Number Setup
8.7 Selecting Language
9. Perform a Test.............................................................................14
9.1 Entering Test mode
9.2 Insert a Test Strip
9.3 Entering the Patient ID
9.4 Conrming the Patient ID
9.5 Selecting the Species
9.6 Entering the Strip Code and Lot Number (if enabled)
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9.7 After Conrming the Code
9.8 Heating Up
9.9 Getting a Finger stick Sample
9.10 Performing the Test
9.11 Results and Explanation
9.12 Finishing the Test
10. Reviewing Previous Results.......................................................21
10.1 Displaying QC Test Results
10.2 Displaying Patient Test Results
11. Quality Control..............................................................................25
11.1 Onboard QC Tes
11.2 Liquid QC Test
12. Maintenance.................................................................................25
12.1 Care and Cleaning of Your Screen
12.2 Installing/Replacing Batteries
12.3 Maintenance
13. Troubleshooting...........................................................................27
14. Symbols........................................................................................29
15. Performance Characteristics & Product Specications.........30
15.1 Operation Condition
15.2 Product Specications
16. Warranty........................................................................................31
17. Contact Address and Phone Number........................................33
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1. Introduction
1.1 Before You Start
Before using qLabs®Vet, read the User’s Manual carefully.
1.2 Intended Use
The qLabs®Vet is intended for use with qLabs®Vet test strips for in vitro
quantication measurement of a patient’s PT and APTT.
The qLabs®Vet is for veterinary use only.
The qLabs®Vet is validated for use with canine and feline samples
only.
1.3 Test Principle
qLabs®Vet automatically detects the insertion of a qLabs®test strip and
heats the strip to a preset operating temperature. After a drop of blood is
applied to the strip, the capillary channels carry the blood to the reaction
zones, where the blood mixes with pre-printed reagents and starts to
coagulate. Each strip contains two reaction zones. Each reaction zone
contains a pair of metallic electrodes, to which a constant voltage is
applied by the qLabs®Vet. As the coagulation of the blood proceeds, the
current monitored across the two electrodes changes. The qLabs®Vet
detects the change of the current in the test zone and determines the PT
and/or APTT results. The qLabs®Vet and test strips provide APTT, PT
results.
1.4 Packaging
The qLabs®Vet was packed individually.
Upon receipt of package, please open and remove the packaging
materials. Place the qLabs®Vet on a at surface and connect the power
adapter.
Do not keep the qLabs®Vet in direct sunlight, near a high heat source, or
near an area with a strong magnetic eld.
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2. Accessory List
qLabs®Vet includes the following accessories:
• Power Adapter
• User’s Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• Data Manager Installation DVD
• Data Manager Operation Guide
• eCable
NOTES:
• To avoid the possibility of damage, use only the power adapter
supplied with the qLabs®Vet.
• Standard AA batteries can also be used for qLabs®Vet.
• The qLabs®eStation can be purchased separately from Micropoint
Biotechnologies, Inc. Please contact your local distributor for
ordering information.
3. Product Overview
Identication of Components
Front View
1) LCD Screen
2) Returning/Power Button
3) Right Button
4) Left Button
5) OK Button
6) Test Strip Guide
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