What is the operating temperature for the Afinion AS100 analyzer?
Place your Alere Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer on a dry, clean, stable and horizontal surface. Make sure that the Analyzer is located with sufficient surrounding airspace, at least 5 inches on each side. Acclimate the Analyzer to ambient operating temperature (15-32°C, 59-89°F).
What are acceptable sample types for the Alere afinion HbA1c assay?
The following sample materials can be used with the Afinion™ HbA1c test: • Capillary blood sample (from finger prick). Venous whole blood with anticoagulants (ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), heparin or citrate). Capillary blood samples cannot be stored.
How long do you have between filling the Afinion cartridge and testing the sample?
Use the Test Cartridges within 10 minutes after opening the foil pouch. 5. Place the Test Cartridge in the Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer within one minute after the capillary is filled with sample material.
What is the sample size for the Afinion HbA1c assay?
1.5 μL
Reliable. ∎ 1.5 μL sample volume. ∎ 4-15% HbA1c measuring range.
What is Alere afinion?
The Alere Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer is a compact, rapid, multi-assay analyzer that provides valuable near patient testing at the point-of-care. The analyzer is designed to enable simple and fast on-the-spot testing, regardless of the sample type which may be whole blood, plasma or urine.
What is the sample size for the Afinion A1c assay?
Reliable. ∎ 1.5 μL sample volume. ∎ 4-15% HbA1c measuring range.
How long are a1c cartridges good for?
Reagents and Storage 1. Afinion™ HbA1c Test Cartridges can be stored unopened at room temperature (15°-25°C or 59°-77°F) for 90 days. 2. Once opened, control vials are stable for 60 days when stored refrigerated, 2°- 8°C (36°- 46°F).
How do you use afinion HbA1c?
How should I use the Afinion™ HbA1c controls? Allow the control to reach room temperature before use. This takes about 30 minutes. Mix the control well by thoroughly shaking the vial for 30 seconds.
What is the sample size for the Alere afinion HbA1c assay?
How do you use A1C?
Open the testing cartridge and insert it into the A1C analyzer. Remove the base of the shaker and press it into the analyzer where indicated to dispense the solution, then remove it. Wait 5 minutes for your results; try not to touch the device during this time. Log your result and the date.
How often should afinion HbA1c controls be run?
every 30 days
at least every 30 days. when training new operators in correct use of the Afinion™ HbA1c Test Kit and Afinion™ Analyzer. anytime an unexpected test result is obtained (section “Interpretation of results”, Afinion™ HbA1c Package Insert).