1-2 Art: 714363-00U Rev. Date: 02-Aug-12
Selection of
Components
The selection of system components is dependent on factors unique to each
facility such as:
Types of tests to be performed
Number of testing sites
Number of tests per site
System administration requirements
Summary of the
Procedure
To perform cartridge testing, the operator fills a cartridge with sample, seals the
cartridge with its snap closure, and inserts the cartridge into the analyzer. Inserting the
cartridge activates the analyzer. Alternatively, the cartridge test cycle can be initiated
from the keypad/menu system. The unit-use cartridge contains all components to
perform one or more tests including: calibrating solution, sample handling system,
sensors and reagents. The analyzer automatically controls all steps in the testing cycle,
which may include: fluid movement, reagent mixing, calibration and thermal control.
Quality checks are performed continuously throughout the test cycle. Operator and
patient IDs and patient chart information can be entered. When the test cycle is
completed, results are displayed and the test record is stored.
Components
The i-STAT System consists of:
i-STAT Cartridges
i-STAT 1 Analyzer
i-STAT Portable Clinical Analyzer
Portable Printer
Quality Assurance Materials
• ElectronicSimulator
• ControlSolutions
• CalibrationVerificationSet(forcartridges)
Data Management System
• i-STAT1Downloader
• i-STAT1Downloader/Recharger
• IRLinkforPortableClinicalAnalyzer
•
Data Manager
Central Data Station (data management software for cartridges)
Data Manager Printer
LIS/HISInterfaceSoftware
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