Does NanoDx™ provide an Electronic Test Cartridge (ETC)?

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• Will NanoDx™ provide liquid controls?

  NanoDx™ will not provide liquid controls. 

• Why did my ETC test fail?/ How do I fix my failed ETC test?/ My ETC test failed- what do I do next?

  After you press the "START TEST" button on the Handheld, you must wait over 60 seconds to allow the Analyzer to prepare for the test. When prompted, insert the ETC into the Analyzer. Be sure not to lift the Handheld until the test is completed. 

• Can a Cartridge be used more than once?/ Are Cartridges single use?

  Cartridges are for single use only. Electronic Test Cartridge (ETCs) used for running QC Electronic tests are multiple use, however. 

• What happens if I use the wrong Cartridge for the test?

  The Analyzer will eject the Cartridge. You should re-run the test using the correct Cartridge that corresponds with the test being run. 

• Should I dispose of the Cartridge after the test is completed?

  After the test is completed, the Cartridge, along with other disposables such as gloves and the swab used to obtain a patient specimen, should be disposed in a biohazard container.