Preparing Urinalysis Test Strips Job Aid

SIEMENS www.usa.siemens.com/diagnostics Dip It Right! Ensure Accurate Test Results by Following These Critical Steps CLINITEK Advantus® Analyzer 1) Completely immerse all of the reagent pads on strips in fresh, well-mixed, uncentrifuged urine. 2) Immediately remove the reagent strip from the sample. 3) While removing the strip, run the edge against the side of the container. This removes excess liquid. 4) NOTE: Do not blot the edge of the strip. This could affect results. CLINITEK Status® Analyzer 1) Dip the reagent strip into the urine sample, wetting all pads Immediately remove the strip from the urine. 2) Drag the edge of the strip against the side of the sample container as you remove it. 3) Blot by touching the edge of the strip to a paper towel to remove excess urine. Visual Read If reading the test strips visually: 1) Dip strip into sample, drag against 4) Hold the strip close to the color edge of container. blocks and match carefully. 2) Compare each test pad to the 5) Read the pads in good light. corresponding row of color blocks 6) Do not align the ID band to the on the bottle label. color blocks. 3) Read each pad at the time shown on the label. ID Band Proper Dipping Technique for Siemens Urinalysis Strips Handling of the urine test strips with the new ID bands has not changed. Be sure to continue to use the proper handling technique stated in the product labeling to optimize test processing. – Do not touch any of the test pads, including the ID bands. The ID band can be dipped if proper dipping technique is used to remove excess solution. For more information, go to www.usa.siemens.com/auto-checks Answers for life. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, a global leader Global Siemens Headquarters Global Division in clinical diagnostics, provides healthcare Siemens AG Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. professionals in hospital, reference, and Wittelsbacherplatz 2 511 Benedict Avenue physician office laboratories and point-of-care 80333 Muenchen Tarrytown, NY 10591-5005 settings with the vital information required to Germany USA accurately diagnose, treat, and monitor patients. www.siemens.com/diagnostics Our innovative portfolio of performance-driven Global Siemens Healthcare solutions and personalized customer care Headquarters Order No. A91DX-100191-UC3-A400 combine to streamline workflow, enhance Siemens AG 05-2012 | All rights reserved operational efficiency, and support improved Healthcare Sector © 2012 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. patient outcomes. Henkestrasse 127 CLINITEK Advantus, CLINITEK Status and 91052 Erlangen all associated marks are trademarks Telephone: + 49 9131 84 - 0 of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Germany All other trademarks and brands are the www.siemens.com/healthcare property of their respective owners. Product availability may vary from country to country and is subject to varying regulatory requirements. Please contact your local representative for availability. www.usa.siemens.com/diagnostics