VETSCAN UA USER’S MANUAL
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Running UA Controls
1.
UA Controls are liquid control samples used to check the performance of the entire
VETSCAN UA analyzer system (UA analyzer and strips). UA controls kits contain two levels
of control solution, Control I (negative control) and Control II (positive control). Run UA
test strips with UA control samples (one strip for each of the UA controls) if the analyzer
has been inactive for more than one year or if the analyzer is producing unexpected results.
NOTE: Running at least the Control II with one strip from each new tube is a good practice
when switching to a new lot of strips.
2. Remove UA Controls from the refrigerator prior to use to allow controls to warm to room
temperature (59-77 °F, 15-25 °C), typically about 15 minutes. Record the date of opening on
the box if this is the first use of the kit.
3. To run UA Controls, prepare to run a sample as normal, by selecting the
Strip Type
and
selecting Dog for
Species
. The UA Controls may be used on both UA10 and UA14 strips.
Enter
PID
. Touch the
Test
button to start the timer. (Fig. 23)
Fig. 23 Select Info for Running Controls – Select Strip Type and Species
4. Remove one UA test strip from the tube.
Tightly recap the tube immediately
.
5. Wet one strip with liquid from Control I bottle by squeezing the liquid from the dropper
bottle onto the strip, about a drop per pad. Do not leave excess Control on strip for more
than 2 seconds. Do not use expired strips or strips from a tube that was first opened more
than 90 days ago. Do not use strips that are discolored or damaged.
CAUTION:
Steps 4-6 must be performed before the timer counts down to 35.
6. Blot long edge of strip on lint-free absorbent paper to remove excess Control liquid.
Strip Type UA14
Species Dog
PID
Enter PID
Strip Type UA14
Species Dog
PID 1234
Prepare to apply urine
Press Test Tube to run
Strip Type UA14
Species Dog
PID 1234
When beeping starts:
Quickly apply urine
Blot edge of strip
Place strip on holder.
Testing. . .
Cancel
60
60s
