(clinical chem. Piccolo) METLAC 12 PANEL, 400-0037
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(clinical chemistry Piccolo) METLAC 12
CAUTION
This article is worded and codified by unit to make the order easier but is always packaged in kit of 10.
Definition
The Piccolo MetLac 12 panel, used with the Piccolo Xpress chemistry analyser, is a single cartridge in the form of a disk and provides in vitro quantitative determinations of 12 clinical chemistry parameters.
Specifications
Technical specifications
- Unit-use self-calibrating plastic reagent disc: Piccolo MetLac 12
- 1 disc is aimed to perform the tests for 1 patient
- Parameters
- ALB: Albumin
- BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen
- Ca: Total Calcium
- Cl-: Chloride
- CRE: Creatinine
- GLU: Glucose
- K+: Potassium
- LAC: Lactate
- Mg: Magnesium
- Na+: Sodium
- PHOS: Phosphorus
- tCO2: Total carbon dioxide
- Sample volume: 100 µl
- Sample type: serum, plasma, whole blood (collected with lithium heparin only)
- Test duration: approx. 12 minutes
Packaging & Labelling
Box of 10 discs, ref. 400-0037 (one Piccolo MetLac 12 disc, ref. 400-1037)
To be Ordered Separately
- Controls: low and high
- Sample transfert pipettes and tips
(see related items)
Instructions for use
Follow instructions on package insert and/or operating manual.
Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.
https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.
Precautions for Use
- Do not reuse a disk even if the operation was interrupted.
- Never use a disk that was dropped or cracked, as it may spread biohazardous material through the interior of the analyser, and it can affect the results.
- A disc not used within 20 minutes of opening the pouch should be discarded.
Storage
- Keep refrigerated between 2 and 8°C, Protect from sunlight
- Do not expose opened or unopened discs to direct sunlight or temperatures above 32°C.
- When taking out of the refrigerator, condensation can appear. The disks can stay 48 hours at ambient temperature.
- Do not freeze
- Shelf life: min 12 months
- Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of total shelf life
Signal Word
Warning
H302 | Harmful if swallowed |
H315 | Causes skin irritation |
H335 | May cause respiratory irritation |
EUH401 | To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use. |
P235 | Keep cool. |
P273 | Avoid release to the environment |
P308 + P313 | IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |