ITC IRMA TruPoint Blood Analysis System - Manual (Page 40)

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a. For cartridges that have calibrant gel packaged over the sensors
(CC, BG, H3): calibration begins automatically. Proceed to step 17.
b. For cartridges that have a Cal Cap (H4, GL, CR, LA): when the
Dispense Calibrant screen displays (with countdown timer at bottom),
follow the on-screen instructions for dispensing the calibrant over the
sensors. Depress the Cal Cap firmly and quickly to dispense the calibrant,
and press
next . The calibrant must be dispensed within 1 minute or the
test is terminated and an Error message appears.
17. If the QA User enabled the test information,
oxygen therapy information, and/or bypass
status features, buttons will appear on the
Calibrating and Analyzing screens.
Information may be entered during calibration. Refer to Section 2- Test
Information Entry for instructions.
Remove Luer/Cal Cap, Inject Blood Sample, and Press “test”
18. The Calibration Complete screen displays
when calibration is complete. Twist and lift
the luer or Cal cap to remove it from the
injection port. The sample must be injected
within 4 minutes of completing calibration.
A timer displayed at the bottom of the screen counts down from 4
minutes. If more than 4 minutes elapse, the test is terminated and an Error
message appears.
Note:
• If an Error screen appears during calibration, refer to Section 5-
Troubleshooting for assistance.
19. Inject 0.125 mL (IRMA TruPoint Capillary Collection Device) or
0.2 - 5.0 mL (syringe) of blood into the cartridge within 4 minutes after
the cartridge is calibrated. Leave the collection device attached to the
cartridge. Refer to Section 2-Injecting a Syringe Sample or Section 2-
Injecting a Capillary Sample for sample injection details.