Alere Afinion HbA1c TM

Quick Guide

Preparing for analysis

Patient Sample Alere Afinion AS100 Analyzer

n Use capillary blood directly from finger, or venous n Switch on the Analyzer and optionally enter the
blood (with EDTA, heparin, citrate or NaF). operator ID.
n Venous whole blood with anticoagulants n Analyse patient samples and controls following

(except NaF) can be stored refrigerated (2-8°C) the test procedures on the reverse side.
for 10 days. Capillary samples cannot be stored. n An information code might be displayed during

n Mix the sample by inverting the tube 8-10 times analysis. The possible causes and actions
before use. to take are listed in the Alere Afinion AS100
Analyzer User Manual.
n Information codes specific for the Alere Afinion

HbA1c assay:

Alere Afinion HbA1c Control

n Store the controls refrigerated (2-8°C). Opened
controls are stable for 60 days.
n Allow the control to reach a temperature of 15-25°C Code Cause
before use, which takes approximately 45 minutes. 103 Hemoglobin below 6 g/dL
n Mix the control thoroughly by shaking the vial for

30 seconds before use. 104 Hemoglobin above 20 g/dL

n The measured value should be within the acceptable
105 HbA1c below measuring range
range stated in the Alere Afinion HbA1c Control
Package Insert. 106 HbA1c above measuring range

Alere Afinion HbA1c Test Consult the Alere Afinion

Cartridge Analyzer user instructions for
n Store the test kit refrigerated (2-8°C) until the complete information:
expiry date or at room temperature (15-25°C)
n Alere Afinion HbA1c Package Insert.
for maximum 90 days.
n Alere Afinion HbA1c Control Package Insert.
n The Test Cartridge must reach a temperature
n Alere Afinion AS100 Analyzer User Manual.
of 18-30°C before use; leave the unopened foil
pouch on the bench for at least 15 minutes.
n Use the Test Cartridge within 10 minutes after

opening the foil pouch.

n Hold the Test Cartridge by the handle.
Alere Afinion HbA1c Quick Guide
Testing procedure
1 2a 3
b

Pull the sampling device straight Fill the capillary completely (c) with Replace the sampling device
up from the Test Cartridge. patient sample (a) or control (b). immediately. Analysis of the
Test Cartridge must start
within 2-3 minutes.

4 5 6

Touch for patient Insert the Test Cartridge with Close the lid manually to start
samples, or touch the barcode facing left. analysing.
for controls. The lid opens
automatically.

7 8 9

Touch and enter Record the result when it Remove and immediately
patient ID, or touch appears on the screen. Touch discard the used Test Cartridge.
and enter control ID. Touch to accept. The lid Close the lid manually when
to confirm. opens automatically. the Analyzer is not in use.

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