Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual

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Art: 725592-00K, Rev. Date: 11-Oct-17 15Factors that Affect ResultsInterfering substances or other events may be encountered which can affect results. Read thesummary below and refer to the Cartridge and Test Information (CTI) sheets atwww.pointofcare.abbott for the most recent information.Factors that may Factors that mayTest Increase Results Decrease ResultsSodium (Na) Grossly underfilling a ß-hydroxybutyratetube with sodium heparin LactateanticoagulantBromideHemodilution1Potassium (K) Hemolysis Hemodilution1Delay in testing Tourniquet left on too longPlacing samples on iceMuscle activity(clenching andunclenching fist)Chloride (Cl) Bromide Hemodilution1SalicylateThiocyanateTotal Carbon Dioxide Delay in testing Exposure to air(TCO2) Underfilling the collection tubeIn addition to the quality checks that are automatically performed during each test, othersituations may also occur which require operator action:Problem ActionBATTERY LOW message and battery Change batteries.icon flashing.Handheld will not turn on when a Change batteriescartridge is inserted.FAIL is displayed when a cartridge This is a failure of the internal Electronicis inserted. Simulator. Use external Electronic Simulator to verifyfailure. See Start-up Section for procedure. If FAIL occursagain, contact Technical Support.For assistance, contact Technical Support: 800.284.0702, Option1, or email:techsvc@apoc.abbott.comTroubleshootingAcetylcysteine