Sample Material - Abbott Afinion HbA1c Mode D'emploi

• Do not reuse any part of the test cartridge.
• The test cartridge contains sodium azide (< 0.1 %) as a preservative. In
case of leakage, avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash with plenty of
water.
• The used test cartridges, sampling equipment, patient samples and
controls are potentially infectious. The test cartridges should be
disposed of immediately after use. Proper handling and disposal
methods should be followed in accordance with local or national
regulations. Please also refer to the Safety Data Sheet available at
https://www.globalpointofcare.abbott.
• Use gloves.
STORAGE
Refrigerated storage (2-8°C)
• The Afinion HbA1c Test Cartridges are stable until the expiry date only
when stored refrigerated in sealed foil pouches.
• Do not freeze.
Room temperature storage (15-25°C)
• The Afinion HbA1c Test Cartridges can be stored in unopened foil
pouches at room temperature for 90 days. Note the date of removal
from the refrigerator on the kit container.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Opened foil pouch
• The test cartridge must be used within 10 minutes after opening the foil
pouch.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
• Avoid relative humidity above 90 % (non-condensing).

SAMPLE MATERIAL

The following sample materials can be used with the Afinion HbA1c Test:
• Capillary blood (from finger prick)
• Venous whole blood with anticoagulants (K
Li-Heparin, Na-Heparin, NaF/Na
• Afinion HbA1c Control
Sample storage
• Capillary blood samples cannot be stored.
• Venous whole blood with anticoagulants (K
Li-heparin, Na-Heparin, Na-citrate) can be stored refrigerated (2-8°C)
for 10 days or at room temperature (18-30°C) for 8 hours. Do not
freeze.
• Consult the Afinion HbA1c Control Package Insert for storage of
control materials.
PREPARING FOR ANALYSIS
Consult the Afinion Analyzer User Manual for detailed instructions
on how to analyse a patient sample or control. The Afinion HbA1c
Quick Guide also provides an illustrated step-by-step procedure.
• The Afinion HbA1c Test Cartridge must reach an operating
temperature of 18-30°C before use. Upon removal from refrigerated
storage, leave the test cartridge in unopened foil pouch for at least 15
minutes.
• Open the foil pouch just before use.
• Do not touch the test cartridge optical reading area.
• Label the test cartridge with patient or control ID. Use the dedicated
ID area.
-EDTA, K
2
-EDTA, NaF/K-oxalate, Na-citrate)
2
-EDTA, K
2
-EDTA,
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-EDTA,
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