VICAM 176004148 Touch Consumable Kit Instructions

June 13, 2024
VICAM

176004148 Touch Consumable Kit

Product Information: VertuTM TOUCH

The VertuTM TOUCH is a reader device designed for testing raw
and whole milk using strip tests. It comes with a touch screen
interface and various features to ensure accurate and efficient
testing.

The device is compatible with the Afla M1-V strip test, which is
used to detect certain contaminants in milk samples. It requires
consumable kits that can be reordered using the provided reorder
number: 176004148.

Product Usage Instructions

  1. To calibrate the Vertu TOUCH reader:

    • Scan the Afla M1-V (A) barcode for the Lot# of strips being
      used.

    • The barcode remains stored in Vertu TOUCH reader for future use
      until expiry.

  2. Vortex strip test vial 3 times for 5 seconds each, leaving cap
    open.

  3. Scan the barcode to download the Strip Test Reference
    Guide.

  4. While the strip test develops, enter the sample ID into Vertu
    TOUCH reader.

  5. Insert the developed Afla M1-V strip into the Vertu TOUCH M1
    drawer (test lines facing up) and close the drawer.

  6. Press the [Start Measurement] key on the touch screen to take a
    reading.

  7. To print the result, press [Print].

  8. To run the next test using the same lot of strips, press [Same
    Barcode].

  9. To change the method or lot of strips being used, press [Change
    Barcode].

How to use strip test pipettor:

  1. Squeeze the top bulb of the pipettor.

  2. Draw up enough liquid to fill the barrel of the pipettor and
    have one or two drops of liquid spill over into the lower bulb,
    completely filling the barrel with liquid.

  3. Squeeze the upper bulb to dispense all of the liquid from the
    barrel only. There should be liquid left in the lower bulb.

For orders, contact:

  • Tel: +1-877.228.4244
  • Tel: +1-417.725.6588
  • Email: orders@vicam.com

For technical support, contact:

  • Tel: +1-800.338.4381
  • Tel: +1.508.482.4935
  • Email: techservice@vicam.com

Product expiration: 715006805 September 2023 IH

For more information, visit www.vicam.com

VertuTM TOUCH Procedure for Raw and Whole Milk

Consumable kit reorder number: 176004148

· Preset the incubator at 40 °C.

· Warm up the strips to room temperature 20­25 °C (68­77 °F) for 20 minutes or longer before using.

· Do not open the strip tube and the conjugate pad pouch until ready to use. Keep the strip tube closed at all times.

1 To calibrate the Vertu TOUCH reader:
Scan the Afla M1-V (A) barcode for the Lot# of strips being used.
[Barcode remains stored in Vertu TOUCH reader for future use until expiry.]

4 Place the vial into the 40 °C incubator, insert Afla-M1 strip into the vial and incubate for exactly 10 minutes.

2 Pipette 200 µL of cold milk sample (refrigerated or on ice) to Afla M1-V strip test vial containing conjugate pad using a strip test pipettor.*
3 Vortex strip test vial 3 times
for 5 seconds each, leaving cap open.
Strip and conjugate pad vial must be stored at 2­8 °C (36­46 °F) Range: 0­750 ppt (LOD: 25 ppt). For detailed instruction guide, please visit vicam.com /aflatoxin-test-kits/afla-m1-v
Scan barcode to download the Strip Test Reference Guide

5 While strip test develops, enter the sample ID into Vertu TOUCH reader. Insert the developed Afla M1-V strip into the Vertu TOUCH M1 drawer (test lines facing up) and close drawer. Press [Start Measurement] key on touch screen to take a reading.
6 Press [Print] to print the result. Press [Same Barcode] to run the next test using the same lot of strips. Press [Change Barcode] to change the method or lot of strips being used.

*How to use strip test pipettor:
1. Squeeze the top bulb of the pipettor.
2. Draw up enough liquid to fill the barrel of the pipettor and have one or two drops of liquid spill over into the lower bulb, completely filling the barrel with liquid.
3. Squeeze the upper bulb to dispense all of the liquid from the barrel only. There should be liquid left in the lower bulb.

Orders: Tel: +1-877.228.4244
+1-417.725.6588 Email: orders@vicam.com

Technical Support: Tel: +1.800.338.4381
+1.508.482.4935 Email: techservice@vicam.com

715006805 September 2023 IH
©2023 Waters Corporation. Waters, The Science of What’s Possible, Afla-M1 V, VICAM, and VERTU are trademarks of Waters Corporation.

www.vicam.com

Procedure for Raw and Whole Milk
Consumable kit reorder number: 176004148
· Warm up the strips to room temperature 20­25 °C (68­77 °F) for 20 minutes or longer before using. · Do not open the strip tube and the conjugate pad pouch until ready to use. Keep the strip tube closed at all times.

1 Turn on the power for the incubator and pre-set the temperature to 40 °C. Calibrate the Vertu reader by scanning in the Afla M1-V barcode for milk for the lot of strips being used.
2 Pipette 200 µL of milk sample (refrigerated or on ice) to Afla M1-V strip test vial containing conjugate pad using a strip test pipettor.*
3 Vortex strip test vial 3 times
for 5 seconds each, leaving cap open.
Strip and conjugate pad vial must be stored at 2­8 °C (36­46 °F) Range: 0­750 ppt (LOD: 25 ppt). For detailed instruction guide, please visit vicam.com /aflatoxin-test-kits/afla-m1-v

4 Place the vial into the 40 °C incubator, insert Afla-M1 strip into the vial and incubate for exactly 10 minutes.
5 Insert the developed Afla M1-V strip into the Vertu M1 drawer (test lines facing up) and close drawer. Press the center button to take a reading.
6 To print the result, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to “P” and press the center button. To run the next sample, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to “NT” and press the center button.

Scan barcode to download the Strip Test Reference Guide

*How to use strip test pipettor:
1. Squeeze the top bulb of the pipettor.
2. Draw up enough liquid to fill the barrel of the pipettor and have one or two drops of liquid spill over into the lower bulb, completely filling the barrel with liquid.
3. Squeeze the upper bulb to dispense all of the liquid from the barrel only. There should be liquid left in the lower bulb.

Orders: Tel: +1-877.228.4244
+1-417.725.6588 Email: orders@vicam.com

Technical Support: Tel: +1.800.338.4381
+1.508.482.4935 Email: techservice@vicam.com

715006805 September 2023 IH
©2023 Waters Corporation. Waters, The Science of What’s Possible, Afla-M1 V, VICAM, and VERTU are trademarks of Waters Corporation.

www.vicam.com

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