User's Manual

IV. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.8 Initial Set-up
Your Avie™ A1c Reader is ready to test when you receive it. Just plug it in and follow
the instructions below. If you prefer to run the Reader on batteries, see section IX.
Maintenance and Cleaning, for use of the battery pack.
Running an A1c Test
Check the expiration date on the cartridge vial, the diluent vial, and the control bottles. Do not use
items after their expiration date.
If the Test Cartridge Vial or Reader have been recently at high or low temperatures
(above 82°F or below 65°F), allow ALL parts to come to room temperature for at least 1
hour before running the test. Leave the cartridge in the sealed vial while doing this.
Avoid running the test in direct sunlight, on hot, cold, or vibrating surfaces, or near
sources of heat or cold. Do not reuse the cartridge or diluent vial.
1. Use the cartridge within 2 minutes after removing it from the vial.
2. Turn the Reader on by pressing the ON button. When “READY” is shown on the
display, the Reader is ready to start a test.
3. Touch the side of the cartridge vial to the middle side right side of the Reader to
transfer cartridge specific information. The reader will beep. Slide the test
cartridge into the Reader test cartridge guide in the direction of the arrow as far as
it will go.
4. The Reader will beep and show “APPLY DILUENT”.
5. The patient should wash their hands with soap and water.