Abbott COVID-19 Running a Patient Test on the ID Now Analyser User Guide
- October 27, 2023
- Abbott
Table of Contents
Abbott COVID-19 Running a Patient Test on the ID Now Analyser User Guide
Using Instructions
- REQUIRED: Your user ID, pack 1 & pack 2 (from the kit box), patient swab with patient MRN.
- Enter your personal User ID then press the tick button (analyser will run a quick self-test)
- Press Run Test
- Select COVID (or Flu where applicable)
- Scan/enter Patients MRN, then press OK
- Select ‘Edit patient’ to enter Surname & Forename.
- Press OK
- Follow the step-by-step instructions shown on the instrument screen.
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Open the lid
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Insert the orange test base (Pack 1) Confirm Test (e.g. COVID)
Press OK -
Fold seal tab up for easy removal later.
Insert the Sample Receiver (Pack 2).
The warmup phase will last 3 minutes.
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When prompted, remove the seal.
Remove the patient swab from the pack and insert into sample receiver.
Mix the swab in the liquid for 10 seconds.
Press OK -
Step A:
Press the white Transfer Cartridge into the blue Sample Receiver (there should be an audible click).
The orange indicator MUST be seen to pop-up.
If the orange indicator does not pop-up, continue to push onto the Sample Receiver until it does.
Step B:
Lift the Transfer Cartridge and move it across to the test base.
Firmly push the Transfer Cartridge into the Test Base.
There will be several audible clicks.
The orange indicator on the Transfer Cartridge MUST disappear.
If the indicator does not descend, continue pushing onto the Test Base until
it does.
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Close the lid.
Do not open the lid until the Test Complete message appears on screen (Approx. 10 mins).
When the test finishes, it will automatically save and print the results. -
The Test Results screen displays either a Negative or Positive result for a successfully completed test.
If a test error occurs, the display will read ‘Invalid’ (the test has not been performed correctly please repeat the test or seek advice if you cannot). -
Open the lid and follow the on-screen instructions for removal.
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Wrap the samples and test components in your glove and dispose into clinical waste.
Wipe the entire device after use with 70% alcohol wipes.