How much specimen should I put in the Cartridge?/ How much should you fill the Cartridge with specimen?

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• How do you deliver specimen into the Cartridge?

  After collecting the patient specimen, roll the swab against the side of the collection tube for 10 seconds while pressing the head against the bottom and side of the tube. Use the specimen transfer device to collect specimen and then deliver it to ...

• Do I need to put the Cartridge in the Handheld when transporting to the Analyzer?

  No, the Cartridge does not need to be placed in the Handheld when being transported to the Analyzer.  However, it is recommended for ease of transport. 

• 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. 

• What happens if the specimen expires?/ Can you run a test with expired specimen?

  Specimens must be run within 10 minutes of collection to ensure accurate readings by the Analyzer. Using a specimen collected more than 10 minutes prior to insertion in the Analyzer may not generate accurate test results. 

• Why is the Cartridge being ejected?

  Reasons the Cartridge is being ejected include: If the wrong Cartridge for the test is used (wrong serial number or test type) Cartridge box is expired Cartridge was previously used