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6 7TO RUN AN OPTICS CHECK CARTRIDGE

Cholestech GDX Analyzer User Manual

TO RUN AN OPTICS CHECK CARTRIDGE

Cholestech GDX Analyzer User Manual

7. Remove the cartridge.

• The analyzer will display the result:

e.g. .

Note: “ ” stands for Optics Check Cartridge.

8. Press the “enter” button to clear the

Optics Check Cartridge result.

Shelf Life Stability

Optics Check Cartridges have a shelf life

date. This is printed on the top of the Optics

Check Cartridge.

Storage

Always store the Optics Check Cartridge at

room temperature in its box. This will help

to protect it from damage such as scratches

which may affect the result.

The cartridge must not be left in direct

sunlight for long periods while not in use.

The Optics Check Cartridge must be stored

at relative humidity of less than 60%.

Results

The result displayed on the analyzer at the

end of Optics Check Cartridge test must be

in the range on the cartridge label.

If the result does not fall within the range

displayed, do the following:

• Clean the clear plastic surfaces of the

cartridge with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Do this on the inside and outside of

the cartridge. Follow the test from

point 2.

• If the result is still not in the correct

range, turn the analyzer off. Restart

the analyzer and run the Optics

Check Cartridge.

• If the result is still not correct, contact

Cholestech Technical Service.

• If the cartridge is physically scratched,

dirty or damaged, replace the cartridge

with a new Optics Check Cartridge.

Warning: For

In Vitro

Diagnostic Use

Do not use the Optics Check Cartridge after

the end of the shelf life date. When the test is

ﬁnished, the Optics Check Cartridge should

be returned to its protective packaging for

storage. Do not use the Optics Check

Cartridge if it has been stored incorrectly

and is scratched or damaged in any way.

For technical help and troubleshooting,

please refer to the Cholestech GDX A1C

Test Cartridge package insert and this user

manual. If technical help is required, please

contact your local distributor.

Intended Use

The Optics Check Cartridge is supplied

with the Cholestech GDX Analyzer to

check that it is working correctly.

Replacement Optics Check Cartridges

are available from Cholestech.

Summary and Explanation

The measurement of A1C is recommended

for monitoring the long-term care of people

with diabetes.

1,2

The concentration of A1C

within red blood cells reﬂects the average

level of blood sugar (glucose) over the

previous 2–3 months. The higher the blood

sugar level, the higher A1C.

Principles of the Procedure

The Optics Check Cartridge is reusable.

It is designed to check that the analyzer

is working correctly. The cartridge contains

a resin with a dye that acts like your blood

sample. The analyzer will automatically

recognize when an Optics Check Cartridge

is being used.

The Optics Check Cartridge should

be run every day the Cholestech GDX

Analyzer is used. If you are concerned

that your test result is incorrect, also

run an Optics Check Cartridge.

Running an Optics Check Cartridge

1. Plug in the analyzer and allow to

warm up.

2. Place the cartridge in the analyzer

when the insert cartridge icon ﬂashes.

• “ ”appears on the display and

the Hourglass icon is displayed.

• The Rotate Cartridge icon is

displayed. The Analyzer will beep

and the light at Position 1 will ﬂash.

3. Turn the cartridge to Position 1.

• “ ” and the Hourglass icon will

show on the display.

• The Rotate Cartridge icon will be

displayed. The analyzer will beep

and the light at Position 2 will ﬂash.

4. Turn the cartridge to Position 2.

• “ ” and the Hourglass icon will

show on the display.

• The Rotate Cartridge icon will be

displayed. The analyzer will beep

and the light at Position 3 will ﬂash.

5. Turn the cartridge to Position 3.

• “ ” and the Hourglass icon will

show on the display.

• The Rotate Cartridge icon will

be displayed.

6. Turn the cartridge to Position 0.

• The Remove and Cartridge icons

will be displayed.

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