Magellan LeadCare II Quick Reference Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

Note: For use with Analyzer Firmware Version 1.09 or higher.

Please check the label on the bottom of your analyzer

to determine rmware version.

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• The LeadCare II Blood Lead Analyzer is a CLIA-waived device. Facilities that
perform tests with the LeadCare II System must have a CLIA Certicate of
Waiver as issued under the authority of the Public Health Service Act (PHSA)
(42 U.S.C. 263(a). In addition to a waiver certicate, laboratories performing this
test must comply with all applicable state and local laws.

• Any modications by the laboratory to the test system or the manufacturer’s
instructions will result in the test no longer meeting the requirements of the
waived category.

• All laboratories eligible for a CLIA Certicate of Waiver must follow the manu­facturer's instructions as specied in the LeadCare II User's Guide, LeadCare II
Quick Reference Guide and LeadCare II Test Kit Package Insert.

• Observe universal precautions for handling blood samples as dened by the
U.S. Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control. Refer to the LeadCare II
User's Guide for information about where to nd this document.

• The LeadCare treatment reagent contains dilute hydrochloric acid solution
which may cause eye, skin, and respiratory system irritation. In case of acci­dental contact immediately ush skin and eyes with running water for up to 15
minutes and move to fresh air. Seek medical assistance in situations where eye
contact; skin irritation or burn; or difculty breathing occurs.

• Do NOT mix components from different lots of test kits.

• Test kit components (kit box, sensors, controls, and treatment reagent tubes)
are labeled with expiration dates. Using any item with an expired date may
produce inaccurate results. Do not use any component with an expiration date
that has passed. Check the expiration on the kit box as this is the earliest date.

• Proper sample preparation is essential for accurate results. Take precautions to
ensure that the sample collection area is not contaminated by environmental
sources of lead. Refer to Collecting and Handling Blood Lead Samples—2004
published by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for
Disease Control.

• Use only fresh, whole blood. Mix the blood with treatment reagent within 24
hours of collection. Follow sample collection instructions exactly.

Wear protective gloves,
safety glasses and lab
coats.

Dispose of materials in

appropriate biohazard

containers.

Allow analyzer, test kit

and samples to reach
room temperature

before testing.

Precautions

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Analyzer Kit Contents

Calibration Button Reader

LeadCare II Blood
Lead Analyzer

AC Adapter and Plug Set

LeadCare II Flash Drive
containing User’s Guide

& Instructional Videos

(not pictured)

Quick Reference Guide

AA Batteries

Test Kit Contents

Droppers

Treatment Reagent Tubes

Capillary Tubes and Plungers

Calibration Button

Control Solutions
Blood Lead Sensors

Labels

Package Insert

LeadCare II Worksheet &

Assay Control Sheet

Power on the Analyzer

Connect the analyzer to

an outlet using the AC
power cord or install
batteries as shown below.

To turn ON the analyzer,
move the switch to the
left.

To turn the analyzer OFF,
move the switch to the
right.

Battery Installation (Optional)

Insert batteries as shown and replace cover.

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PLEASE CALIBRAT E

ANALYZER WITH BUTTON

The rst time you turn on
the analyzer, you will see
the PLEASE CALIBRATE
message.

Remove the calibration
button from the test kit.

Analyzer Calibration and Quality Control

Perform this calibration procedure each time you open a new test kit.

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Test two levels of quality
control on each new kit
lot. Refer to the ‘Quality
Control’ section for further
instructions on when to
run controls.

Make sure the number on

the button matches the

display.

The analyzer is ready

when the PREPARE SAMPLE
message appears.

Hold the calibration button

to the button reader until

you hear a beep.

NOTE: Button must touch

both the center contact
and metal side of button

reader.

Quality Control

LeadCare II Blood Lead controls are intended to monitor the accuracy and

precision of your blood lead testing using the LeadCare II Blood Lead Testing System.

How Often to Test with Controls

Test two levels of quality control:

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• on each new lot, or on each new shipment of materials

• with each new operator

• monthly, as a check on continued storage condition

• when problems (storage, operator, instrument, or other) are suspected

or identied

• if required by your laboratory’s standard QC procedure

Results obtained on control samples that are within the expected ranges means
that your LeadCare II System is operating properly. Refer to the LeadCare II User’s
Guide for additional important information on quality control.

Recommendations for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Waiver Applications for
Manufacturers of in Vitro Diagnostic Devices, Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff:, p. 34, viewed 17 August 2017,
<https://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/
ucm070890.pdf>.

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Analyze the control sample according to the instructions provided in the Analyze

the Sample section. Repeat this process for the Level 2 control.

Lead Control Test Results: Expected Results

Control target values and acceptable ranges are provided on the control vial label.
The blood lead result you obtain for a control should be within the acceptable range.
If the results are not within the listed range, refer to the Troubleshooting section
of the User’s Guide. If, after following the instructions, the controls are still out of
range, call Product Support.

CAUTION: Do NOT proceed to patient samples unless both Level 1 and Level 2
control results are within the acceptable ranges.

Using the Controls (See Prepare the Sample for Additional Information)

Treat the controls as you would a patient blood sample. Refer to the LeadCare II
User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to perform blood lead testing.

Wipe the outside of the

capillary tube to remove
any excess control.

Inspect the capillary tube

to conrm that it is properly
lled (see step 5 on page 7).

Place the capillary tube

into the treatment reagent
tube. Insert a plunger into

the top of the capillary tube

and push down, ensuring
the entire volume of control

is dispensed into the

treatment reagent.

Replace the tube cap. Invert
the tube 8 to 10 times to
mix the sample completely.

Control material in treatment

reagent tube will appear
red.

Label a fresh treatment

reagent tube “Level 1
Control”.

After thorough mixing,
remove the cap from the
Level 1 control vial and
place it top down on a
clean surface.

Holding the capillary tube
almost horizontally with
the green band on top, ll
the tube to the 50 µL black
line. Replace the cap on
the control vial.

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Label the tube with the patient ID
using the labels provided.

Holding the capillary tube almost
horizontally with the green band
on top, ll the capillary to the 50 µL
black line.

Note: The CDC’s Steps for Collecting Fin­gerstick Blood Samples for Lead Testing
is provided in Appendix C of the User’s
Guide (see LeadCare II Flash Drive).

If using blood from a microcollection
tube, make sure the blood is well
mixed by inverting the tube 8 to 10
times before sampling.

Hold the capillary tube almost hori­zontally with the green band on top,
ll the tube to the 50 µL black line.

Do NOT use venous blood samples.

Remove excess blood from the
outside of the tube with a clean
wipe or gauze.

Use caution not to drain the blood
from the end of the capillary tube.

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Replace the tube cap. Invert the
tube 8 to 10 times to mix the sample
completely.

NOTE: The mixture of blood and
treatment reagent is stable for up
to 48 hours at room temperature
and up to 7 days refrigerated.
If refrigerated, bring to room
temperature prior to analysis.

The sample is ready when the mixture
turns brown. Samples may be stored
up to one week if refrigerated.

CAUTION: Any visual impairment,
such as color blindness may affect
the operator’s ability to detect the
sample color change. Operators with

vision deciencies should invert the

tube 8 to 10 times to ensure that the
sample is properly mixed.

Inspect the capillary tube for proper

lling. Make sure there are no gaps,
air bubbles, or any excess blood on
the outside of the capillary.

Place the capillary tube into the

treatment reagent tube. Insert a
plunger into the top of the capillary
tube and push down, ensuring the
entire volume of sample is dispensed
into the treatment reagent.

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LeadCare II

Record Result

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Remove Sensor Immediately

Analyze the Sample

Remove a sensor from the sensor
container. Close the container.

Insert the sensor (with black bars
facing up) under the sensor guides
on the sensor deck. Insert completely
into the analyzer until you hear a beep.

Make sure the sensor lot number
matches the display.

Make sure the sample is thoroughly
mixed. Allow samples that were
stored refrigerated to reach room
temperature before use.

Remove the cap from the treatment
reagent tube. Squeeze the walls of
the dropper and insert into the sample.
Release the pressure to draw some
sample into the dropper.

Touch the dropper tip to the X on

the sensor and squeeze the walls to
dispense the sample. The analyzer
will “beep” and begin the 3 minute
countdown.

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Wait 3 minutes until the test is done.
The analyzer will beep and display
the lead result in µg/dL Pb.

Record the test results on the

LeadCare II worksheet provided.

Remove the used sensor immedi­ately after recording the test result.

Discard materials in appropriate
containers.

The analyzer is ready for the next
sample.

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Analyze

the Sample

A beep will sound if you do not remove
the sensor after the result is displayed.
Once the sensor is removed, the beep
will stop.

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CDC (Centers for Disease Control). ‘What Do Parents Need to Know to Protect Their Children?’, 18 May

2012. Web. 26 Sept. 2012, www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/ACCLPP/blood_lead_levels.htm.

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Newman, N., et al. PEHSU Lead Working Group, June 2013. Recommendations on Medical Management

of Childhood Lead Exposure and Poisoning. Retreived from: http://www.pehsu.net/_Library/facts/medi­cal-mgmnt-childhood-lead-exposure-June-2013.pdf.

Interpreting Patient Test Results

The analyzer’s display window shows the blood lead result. The result is in micrograms
(µg) of lead per deciliter (dL) of whole blood. No calculation is needed. Results are
displayed to one decimal place. The reportable range of the test is 3.3 to 65 µg/dL.

“Low” in the display window indicates a blood lead test result less than 3.3 µg/dL.
When this occurs, report the blood lead result as less than (<) 3.3 µg/dL.

Interpreting Patient Test Results

“High” in the display windows indicates a blood lead test result greater than
65 µg/dL. When this occurs, report the blood lead result as greater than
(>) 65 µg/dL. “High” results on LeadCare II should be followed up immediately

as an emergency laboratory test.

Blood lead test results should be shared with the patient’s physician for interpretation
and to determine when retesting and follow-up care are necessary.

In 2012, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) established 5 µg/dL as
the new “reference level” for lead in blood, a change from the previously utilized
“level of concern” of 10 µg/dL.2

Repeat Testing Guidelines3

If blood lead level Child’s age* Perform re-test

(capillary sample allowed) within

<5 µg/dL < 12 months 3 - 6 months

1 - 5 years 6 - 12 months

If blood lead level Child’s age* Perform diagnostic test

on venous blood within

5 - 14 µg/dL 1 - 5 years 1 - 3 months

15 - 44 µg/dL 1 - 5 years 1 - 4 weeks

>44 µg/dL 1 - 5 years 48 hours

* Ensure blood lead levels are checked at both 1 and 2 years of age.

Capillary blood samples that generate an elevated lead level should be
conrmed with a venous sample. Venous samples should be sent to a reference
laboratory for conrmation.

In cases where the capillary specimen demonstrates an elevated lead level but
the conrmation venous sample does not, it is important to recognize that the
child may live in a lead-contaminated environment that resulted in contamination
of the ngertip. Efforts should be made to identify and eliminate the source of lead
in these cases.

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Consult your local public health department, or the CDC, for further information on
actions to be taken for blood lead results that are greater than 5 µg/dL.

Report all blood lead test results to the appropriate state or federal agency.

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Maintaining the Analyzer

• Remove used sensors from the analyzer as soon as a result is recorded.

• Clean the analyzer with a damp cloth and warm, soapy water.
Do NOT immerse in water.

• Disinfect with dilute (10%) bleach solution.

• Do NOT leave any soap lm on the analyzer.

• Do NOT allow liquid of any kind into the sensor connector.

• Do NOT get the metal pins in the sensor connector wet.

• Do NOT wash the inside of the calibration button reader.

Maintenance

Interpreting Results

Maintenance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• To extend operating time of the system, 1.5V AA alkaline or lithium batteries can
be used instead of alkaline batteries.

• Batteries can damage the environment and cause health problems if discarded
improperly. Please dispose of dead batteries responsibly.

• This device complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) directive of the European Union (EU). For
information regarding the proper disposal procedure for this
product, please contact Magellan Diagnostics. Instruments labeled
with the associated symbol (see left) must not be disposed of as
regular waste material.

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STARTUP MESSAGES DEFINITION WHAT TO DO

PLEASE CALIBRATE Analyzer must be calibrated the rst Calibrate the analyzer. Refer to the
ANALYZER WITH BUTTON time you use it. calibration instructions in this guide.

TEMP IS TOO HOT The temperature is too hot for testing. Wait until the screen displays
PLEASE WAIT UNTIL the PREPARE SAMPLE message.
ANALYZER IS IN
TEMP RANGE

TEMP IS TOO COLD The temperature is too cold for testing. Wait until the screen displays
PLEASE WAIT UNTIL the PREPARE SAMPLE message.
ANALYZER IS IN
TEMP RANGE

ELECTRONIC The internal quality control check Record the error number and call
QC CHECK FAILED failed. Product Support.
CALL TECH SERVICE
ERROR X

If an error message is encountered repeatedly, call Product Support.

Troubleshooting

PROCESSING MESSAGES DEFINITION WHAT TO DO

WARNING The temperature is changing rapidly. Allow system temperature to stabilize.
TEMP IS UNSTABLE This message ashes for 2 seconds.
TEST MAY FAIL

THIS IS A USED SENSOR The sensor in the analyzer is wet Remove the used sensor or adjust the
PLEASE REMOVE SENSOR or previously used. new sensor until the screen displays

the PREPARE SAMPLE message.

PLEASE REMOVE SENSOR A sensor was left in the analyzer. Remove the sensor.

SENSOR OUT OF VIAL The sensor in the analyzer has been Remove the sensor and insert a new
TOO LONG out of the container too long and sensor.
PLEASE REMOVE SENSOR cannot be used.

TEST FAILED There is not enough sample on the Remove the sensor, discard it and
PLEASE REMOVE SENSOR sensor or the sensor failed. insert a new sensor. When adding the

sample to the sensor, make sure the
sample covers the X area.

SENSOR REMOVED TOO SOON The sensor was removed from the Remove the sensor, discard it, insert a
analyzer before the end of the test. new sensor and add sample. Wait
180 seconds (3 minutes) for the test
to nish.

TEMP IS UNSTABLE The temperature in the room is too Move the analyzer to an area where
RESULT DISCARDED unstable to yield accurate test results. there are fewer temperature changes
PLEASE REMOVE SENSOR (away from sources of cold or heat).

The temperature is stable enough
when the PREPARE SAMPLE message
indicates that the analyzer is ready.

PLEASE RECALIBRATE There was a problem with transferring Repeat the calibration procedure.
the calibration data to the analyzer

from the calibration button.

SYSTEM FAILURE One of the main system Power analyzer off & on . If error
CALL TECH SERVICE components failed. persists, call Product Support.

PLEASE CALIBRATE The analyzer must be calibrated Calibrate the analyzer. Refer to the
ANALYZER WITH BUTTON before you can use it. calibration instructions in this guide.

The PREPARE SAMPLE message indi­ cates that the analyzer is ready to use.

SENSOR LOT TOO OLD The analyzer is calibrated to a Discard the expired lot. Recalibrate
PLEASE RECALIBRATE sensor lot that has expired. the analyzer to a new lot.

CHANGE BATTERIES SOON Message ashes before or after a Change the batteries.

test. Voltage is too low for the
analyzer to run a test.

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Troubleshooting of Inaccurate Results

Scenario 1: Troubleshooting results below the target or expected value

• Make sure the analyzer is calibrated to the sensor lot in use.

• Make sure the sensor is inserted under the sensor guides and sits ush on the sensor deck.

• Check the expiration date on the test kit box. Do NOT use a test kit that is beyond the
expiration date. Note: the analyzer will not perform a test when it is calibrated for a
sensor lot that has expired.

• Use only fresh, whole blood from patients. Do NOT use plasma or serum.

• Less than 50 µL in the capillary tube will tend to produce lower blood lead results.

• Make sure that there are no clots or bubbles in the capillary tube.

• Always mix the blood sample with treatment reagent. Results generated with
untreated blood are not accurate.

• Do NOT use clotted blood. If there are clots in the blood, obtain a new sample.

• Operate the analyzer only within the specied humidity range – 12 to 80% relative
humidity.

• Make sure that the analyzer, test kit, and sample are all at the same temperature
before testing. Note: The analyzer will not initiate a test if the temperature is changing
too rapidly, or if the temperature is outside of the operating range.

• Avoid operating the LeadCare II System in drafts.

• Make sure the blood and treatment reagent are thoroughly mixed before placing
onto the sensor.

• Keep the lid on the sensor container closed to protect unused sensors.

• Do NOT touch the sensor while running a test.

Scenario 2: Troubleshooting results above the target or expected value

• To avoid contamination of the skin’s surface, wash patient’s hands thoroughly with
warm soapy water prior to collecting a ngerstick sample. Use clean gloves during
testing and keep your gloved hands clean.

• Make sure the analyzer is calibrated to the sensor lot in use.

• Check the expiration date on the test kit box. Do NOT use a test kit that is beyond the
expiration date.

• Make sure you are using lead-free collection devices.

• Do NOT touch the ends of the capillary tubes or the plungers. This could cause
contamination.

• Excess blood on capillary tube. Be sure to wipe excess blood from the tube with a
downward motion. The accuracy of the test depends on lling the capillary tube with
50 µL. Excess blood on the outside of the tube may produce higher blood lead results.

• Do NOT use clotted blood. If there are clots in the blood, obtain a new sample.

• Do NOT leave the treatment reagent tube uncapped other than to add the blood
sample and remove the blood sample/treatment reagent mixture.

• Make sure to thoroughly mix blood with the treatment reagent. The mixture should
turn brown before you place it on the sensor.

• Operate the analyzer only within the specied humidity range – 12 to 80% relative humidity.

• Make sure that the analyzer, test kit, and sample are all at the same temperature
before testing.

• Do NOT use a sensor that has been dropped on the oor or exposed to contaminants.

• Do NOT touch the sensor while running a test.

Troubleshooting

If, after following the instructions, the problem persists, call Product Support.

Product Support: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

To place an order, call 1-800-959-5095.

Analyzer:

LeadCare® II Analyzer Kit 70-6760

Reagents:

LeadCare® II Test Kit 70-6762

Parts and Accessories:

Label Printer (U.S. only) 70-3447

Printer Labels 70-3443

Quick Reference Guide 70-6552

User’s Guide Call to inquire

Instructional Video Visit LeadCare2.com/training

CDC Blood Collection Video Visit LeadCare2.com/training

AC Adapter and Plug Set 70-9500

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