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1.
MEASURE URINE 
Urine should not be tested more than 48 hrs. after collection. |
Urine should be at room temp. |
Measure 0.5 ml of centrifuged urine into sealable container. |
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2.
ADD BUFFER TO URINE 
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Add one drop of Buffer to the container. |
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Shake 10 seconds. Test within 30 min. |
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3.
ADD URINE TO WELL 
Use a micropipet to transfer 35 µl of buffered urine from step 2 to a
test station. |
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4.
ADD V-BTA REAGENT TO WELL 
Gently shake
V-BTA Reagent for 10 seconds. |
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Use a micropipet to transfer 35 µl of V-BTA Reagent to the test
station. |
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5.
MIX / WAIT
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Insufficient mixing is the leading cause of incorrect results. |
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Mix 10 sec. |
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Wait 20 sec. |
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Without splashing, quickly slide test station side-to-side across a flat
surface for 10 seconds to mix fluids. Wait 20 seconds but no longer than 5 minutes. |
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6.
ADD TEST STRIP
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Lower test strip into well of test station with test pad facing forward. |
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Read after 30 sec. but no longer than 5 min. |
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