Performing a Microalbumin/Creatinine Test Job Aid

SIEMENS DCA Vantage™ Quick Reference Guide Analyzer Microalbumin/Creatinine For the quantitative measurement of albumin, creatinine, and albumin/creatinine ratio in urine. .... Getting Started . If the screen saver is on, select any part of the touchscreen. Testing Materials SIEMENS DCA Systems . If an error message displays, select OK and follow the messages. · Microalbumin/ Creatinine CE . No special skills are required. cartridge LOT 9544 . Capillary holder . Refer to the Operator's Guide and Package Inserts for more Plunger . Tissue information on entering calibration, analyzing controls, handling and disposal of biohazardous material, and more system details. Collecting the Urine Sample STEP 1 Immerse the tip of the capillary tube in the urine sample to a level just above the starch plug. STEP Cleaning the Capillary 2 Wipe the side of the capillary tube with a tissue. Inserting the Capillary STEP SIEMENS DCA Systems MossbuninCreatinine 3 Insert the capillary holder into the cartridge (flat side towards cartridge) until the holder CE gently snaps into place. LOT 9544 Continues on Reverse Side SIEMENS DCA Vantage™ Quick Reference Guide Analyzer Microalbumin/Creatinine Scanning the Cartridge 1. Hold the cartridge so that the barcode faces to the right. STEP 2. Insert the cartridge into the barcode track 4 above the dot. SIEMENS CE OCA Systems 3. Quickly and smoothly, slide the cartridge down. A beep and display change indicate a successful scan, repeat scan if not successful. Inserting the Cartridge 1. Hold the cartridge so that the barcode faces to the right. STEP 2. Open the door and insert the cartridge into 5 the compartment until a click is heard. 3. Depress the plunger into the cartridge. 4. Slowly and firmly pull to remove the flexible tab. 5. Close the door to start the test. A/C Test 10:45 PM 01/30/2007 A/C Patient Test Result Recording the Results A/C = 72 mg/g STEP Albumin = 102 mg/L Creatinine = 141 mg/dL 1. Wait until the test is complete (approximately Sequence No: 0123 X 6 7 minutes). Sample ID: ABC123 Patient ID: MX762092183 2. Print or record the results from screen. Last Name: HOLLE First Name: FRED GFR: Help Print Edit Next Removing the Cartridge 1. Push and hold down the button on the right side. STEP 2. With your left hand, gently push the 7 tab on the cartridge to the right to unlock. 3. Pull out the cartridge. 4. Discard the cartridge to prevent injury or possible contamination to others. 06489388 Rev. A