Quick Reference Guidefor the i-STAT® 1 Handheld andi-STAT Chemistry CartridgesFor use with a CLIA Certificate of WaiverCHEM8+CreaGE3+EC4+6+

Abbott i-STAT 1 Quick Reference Manual

This Manual

Components

Data Management

Warranty

Introduction

ROUTINE CARE of the ANALYZER and DOWNLOADER

Disposable Batteries

Cartridge Port

Infrared Communication Window

Data Entry

Audible Indicator

Keypad

i-STAT 1 Menu Tree

Test Menu

Analyzer Status

Quality Tests

Customization

Set Clock

Laser Barcode Scanner

Prompts and Messages

i-STAT CARTRIDGE

Packaging

Storage Conditions

ELECTRONIC SIMULATOR

Operating Characteristics

i-STAT 1 DOWNLOADER

Specifications

DOWNLOADER PROGRAMMING AND WIRING

Troubleshooting

Transmitted Information

power requirements

Wiring the Downloaders

PORTABLE PRINTER

Supplies Provided with Printer

Printing Directly from the Analyzer

What is Printed

The i-STAT Printer

Printing Many Results

printer troubleshooting

Data Manager

Downloader and Downloader/Recharger

SAMPLE COLLECTION

Venipuncture - Coagulation Tests

Arterial Puncture - Blood Gas, Electrolyte, Chemistry, and Hematocrit Tests

Arterial Puncture - ACT Tests

Indwelling Line

Sample Transfer Devices

References

PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING CARTRIDGES

Filling and Sealing Cartridge

Inserting and Removing the Cartridge From the Analyzer

Incorrect Procedure

PROCEDURE FOR CARTRIDGE TESTING

PROCEDURES FOR GLUCOSE TEST STRIP TESTING

QUALITY CONTROL

Controls for Blood Gas/Electrolyte/Metabolite Cartridges (i-STAT TriControls)

Controls for ACT Cartridges

Controls for PT/INR Cartridges

Controls for i-STAT cTnI, BNP and CK-MB Cartridges

Performing Electronic Simulator Test

Troubleshooting Failed Electronic Simulator Test

Checking the Thermal Probes in the i-STAT Analyzers

Performing Control Test on Cartridge

CALIBRATION VERIFICATION

i-STAT Calibration Verification Set

Calibration Verification for Blood Gas/Electrolyte/Metabolite Cartridges (i-STAT TriControls)

Verification Procedure for Hematocrit

Verification Procedure for ACT

Calibration Verification for i-STAT cTnI, BNP and CK-MB Cartridges

Procedure for Cartridges

PROFICIENCY or EXTERNAL QUALITY CONTROL TESTING

UPDATING THE SOFTWARE

TROUBLESHOOTING THE ANALYZER

Startup Messages

Test Cycle Messages and Quality Check Codes

No Display

THEORY

Electrochemical Measurements

Determination of Test Results

Determination of Cell Concentration

Determination of Coagulation Endpoints

Quality Control and the i-STAT Coagulation Tests

CENTRAL DATA STATION

Installation Of The Central Data Station

General Procedures and Conventions

Customization of the Central Data Station

Interface Program Customization

Overview of the Central Data Station Program

Administration Tools

Operator Workspace

Operator List Import

Database Maintenance

i-STAT 1

i-STAT Printer

Filling and Sealing Cartridge Using Transfer Device

Filling and Closing an Immunoassay Cartridge Using a Transfer Device

Performing Patient Analysis

Interpretation of Displayed Results

Controls for Blood Gas/Electrolyte/Metabolite Cartridges (Except CHEM8+ Cartridges)