Clinitek Microalbumin Test Strip Features
- Simple and easy to test patients with diabetes
- Permit detection of elevated albumin sooner
- Allow identification of patients with nephropathy at a point very early in its course
- Provide semi-quantitative results with a hard-copy report
- Convenient for testing random urine samples, eliminating the need to collect a timed sample
- CLIA-waived for use on the CLINITEK Status Family of Analyzers
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How to use Clinitek Microalbumin Test Strip?
- Turn ON CLINITEK Status Plus analyzer
- Turn table insert so reagent strip holder is facing upwards
- Be sure test table and table insert are clean
- When the "Select" screen appears, touch the Strip Test screen button
- To begin testing, remove a reagent strip from the bottle
- Immediately replace the bottle cap
- Read Steps 3 and 4 and then proceed with Step 3
- Touch START on the "Prepare Test" screen
- Now complete Step 4 in 8 seconds
- Dip (1) strip in urine sample, wetting all pads
- Immediately remove strip from urine
- Drag (2) the edge of the strip against the side of the sample container as you remove it
- Blot (3) by touching the edge of strip to paper towel to remove excess urine
- Place (4) reagent strip in channel of table, with test pads facing up
- Slide or push strip to end of channel. Do not touch the reagent pads on the test strip
- After 8 seconds, test table will automatically be pulled into the instrument
- When analysis is complete, the "Results" screen will be displayed
- Touch More to view the second "Results" screen
When Test is Finished
- Discard reagent strip
- Wipe table insert with damp tissue between tests to remove any urine residue, if needed
- Record or print result, and report with Patient ID, as per laboratory practice
FAQs
What is the Siemens Clinitek Reagent Test Strip used for?
It is used for urinalysis to detect abnormalities in the urine, such as the presence of blood, protein, glucose, or ketones.
How does it work?
It contains several different chemical pads that react with the urine to detect various substances. The pads change color or produce a chemical reaction when certain substances are present in the urine, indicating an abnormality.
What should I do if the it shows abnormal results?
Abnormal results on the Reagent Test Strip may indicate a potential health problem. It is important to consult a healthcare provider for proper interpretation of the results and further testing or treatment as necessary.
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