Performing a CLINITEST hCG Test Job Aid

1 2 3 Sample Handling • Collect specimen in a clean, dry container. • Specimens collected at any time of day may be used. • Test fresh sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate specimen at 2˚C to 8˚C for up to 72 hours if the testing is not done immediately. Select Cassette Test. Enter the operator ID that you have Enter the patient information • Refrigerated samples should been assigned, if prompted. in line with your institution’s policy, be brought to room temperature if prompted. prior to testing. 4 5 6 Testing Tips To avoid errors: • Use only pipette provided with each cassette pack to ensure proper volume of 200 µL is dispensed. • Do not overfill sample well with more than one pipette stem of sample. • Do not empty the overflow reservoir. It is normal for excess sample to remain in overflow reservoir. Select Clinitest® hCG cassette. Turn test table insert to ensure Select Start. • Do not add sample to the cassette holder is facing upward. You will have 8 seconds to draw sample well until after you press Place an empty cassette onto and add sample, as directed in the START button. the test table. steps 7 and 8. • Visibly bloody or highly colored samples should not be tested. 7 8 9 Results Interpretation • If a positive result is obtained on an individual where pregnancy is not suspected, repeat the test with another urine sample 24 hours later or confirm with an alternative method. • If a borderline result is obtained, repeat test in 48–72 hours. • In acute situations, have a blood Draw the sample and completely Empty only one pipette stem into Once the test is finished, the results sample drawn from the patient fill the pipette stem. the sample well. Avoid emptying are automatically printed and/or sent and confirm result by a quantitative Any excess sample will go into overflow reservoir. The test table will to the EMR/LIS. lab test. the overflow reservoir. be automatically drawn into the CLINITEK Status®+ Analyzer. Proper Testing Technique for CLINITEST hCG Do It Right! Order No. A91DX-110803-GC1-4A00 | 07-2011 | All rights reserved | © 2011 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Answers for life. 1 2 3 Sample Handling • Collect specimen in a clean, dry container. • Specimens collected at any time of day may be used. • Test fresh sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate specimen at 2˚C to 8˚C for up to 72 hours if the testing is not done immediately. Select Cassette Test. Enter the operator ID that you have Enter the patient information • Refrigerated samples should been assigned, if prompted. in line with your institution’s policy, be brought to room temperature if prompted. prior to testing. 4 5 6 Testing Tips To avoid errors: • Use only pipette provided with each cassette pack to ensure proper volume of 200 µL is dispensed. • Do not overfill sample well with more than one pipette stem of sample. • Do not empty the overflow reservoir. It is normal for excess sample to remain in overflow reservoir. Select Clinitest® hCG cassette. Turn test table insert to ensure Select Start. • Do not add sample to the cassette holder is facing upward. You will have 8 seconds to draw sample well until after you press Place an empty cassette onto and add sample, as directed in the START button. the test table. steps 7 and 8. • Visibly bloody or highly colored samples should not be tested. 7 8 9 Results Interpretation • If a positive result is obtained on an individual where pregnancy is not suspected, repeat the test with another urine sample 24 hours later or confirm with an alternative method. • If a borderline result is obtained, repeat test in 48–72 hours. • In acute situations, have a blood Draw the sample and completely Empty only one pipette stem into Once the test is finished, the results sample drawn from the patient fill the pipette stem. the sample well. Avoid emptying are automatically printed and/or sent and confirm result by a quantitative Any excess sample will go into overflow reservoir. The test table will to the EMR/LIS. lab test. the overflow reservoir. be automatically drawn into the CLINITEK Status®+ Analyzer. Proper Testing Technique for CLINITEST hCG Do It Right! Order No. A91DX-110803-GC1-4A00 | 07-2011 | All rights reserved | © 2011 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Answers for life.