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AFINION
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HbA1c
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Preparing for analysis AFINION™ HbA1c Test Cartridge
Store the test kit refrigerated (2-8°C) until the expiry date or at room temperature (15-25°C) for maximum 90 days. The test cartridge must reach a temperature of 18-30°C before use; leave the unopened foil pouch on the bench for at least 15 minutes. Use the test cartridge within 10 minutes after opening the foil pouch. Hold the test cartridge by the handle.
Patient Sample
Use capillary blood directly from finger, or venous whole blood (with EDTA, heparin, citrate or NaF). Venous whole blood with anticoagulants (except NaF) can be stored refrigerated (2-8°C) for 10 days or at room temperature (18-30°C) for 8 hours. Capillary samples cannot be stored. Mix the sample by inverting the tube 8-10 times before use.
AFINION™ HbA1c Control
Store the controls refrigerated (2-8°C). Opened controls are stable for 60 days. Allow the control to reach a temperature of 15-25°C before use, which takes approximately 45 minutes. Mix the control thoroughly by shaking the vial for 30 seconds before use. A whirl mixer may be used. The measured value should be within the acceptable range stated in the Afinion™ HbA1c Control Package Insert.
AFINION™ 2 Analyzer
Switch on the analyzer and optionally enter the operator ID. Analyse patient samples and controls following the test procedures on the reverse side. An information code might be displayed during analysis. The possible causes and actions to take are listed in the AFINION™ 2 Analyzer User Manual.
Information codes specific for the AFINION™ HbA1c assay:
Code Cause 103
Hemoglobin below 6.0 g/dL
104
Hemoglobin above 20.0 g/dL
105
HbA1c below measuring range
106
HbA1c above measuring range
Consult the AFINION™ User Instructions for complete information: Afinion HbA1c Package Insert. Afinion HbA1c Control Package Insert. AFINION 2 Analyzer User Manual.
AFINION HbA1c
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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Testing Procedure 1
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Pull the sampling device straight up from the test cartridge.
The Afinion HbA1c Test Cartridge is equipped with either of the two models A or B of the sampling device (a). The two models have slightly different shape, but the filling volume of the capillary and the handling of the device is exactly the same. Fill the capillary completely (d) with patient sample (b) or control (c).
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Replace the sampling device immediately. Analysis of the test cartridge must start within 2-3 minutes.
Touch for patient samples, or touch for controls. The lid opens automatically.
Insert the test cartridge with the barcode facing left. Close the lid manually to start analysing.
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Record the result when it appears on the screen. Touch to accept. The lid opens automatically.
Remove and immediately discard the used test cartridge. Close the lid manually when the analyzer is not in use.
Touch or touch ID. Touch
and enter patient ID, and enter control to confirm.
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