DO NOT open the foil pouch containing the Test Cassette until ready to test the sample. Place the Test Cassette on a clean and level surface.
All specimens must be at room temperature before testing. All specimens must be mixed prior to testing.
Expiration Date:
Check expiration on each individual test package or outer box before using. Do not use any test past the expiration date on the label.
Precautions:
Users should adhere to standard Universal Precautions when performing this Test Procedure. Precautions may include the use of nitrile gloves, safety glasses and the
covering of any cuts or abrasions on the hands. Wash hands thoroughly after performing this Test Procedure.
Verify that Sofia 2 is set to the
desired mode:
WALK AWAY
or
READ NOW
. See the "Using Sofia
2" section for more information.
Follow Package Insert for
Specimen Collection
.
Collect
25
μL
(first Graduation) of
Specimen using the Graduated
Pipette provided in the kit.
Note:
For Specimens in Transport
Media (preserved), collect
100
μL
(2nd Graduation) using the
Graduated Pipette provided in the kit
Transfer the Specimen to the
Specimen Diluent Tube and mix
the solution by squeezing and
releasing the top bulb of the
Graduated Pipette
3 times
.
Remove the Graduated Pipette
from the Specimen Diluent Tube.
Screw the green Dropper
Tip to Specimen Diluent
Tube and mix well.
Remove the small clear cap,
hold the Specimen Diluent
Tube vertical and dispense
5
drops
into the Test Cassette
sample well.
7
Proceed to the next section,
"Using Sofia 2," to complete
the test.
Study the Package Insert and User Manual
thoroughly before using Quick Reference
Instructions. This is not a complete Package Insert.
IMPORTANT! Read instructions carefully before beginning. The
test procedure below is unique to the Sofia 2 Campylobacter FIA
and may differ from other Sofia and Sofia 2 FIA procedures.
QUICK REFERENCE
INSTRUCTIONS
For use with Sofia 2.
Test Procedure
1
2
4
5
3
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x5
