Is Clinitek status waived?
The new CLINITEK Status+ Analyzer features new automatic checks (Auto-Checks). The analyzer automatically checks each test strip for humidity exposure and identifies Siemens test strips. Expand your options, with the broadest urine analyzer test menu! FDA-Cleared/CLIA Waived.
What is Clinitek?
The CLINITEK Status®+ Analyzer is an automated point-of-care urinalysis analyzer that aids in the assessment, diagnosis, and monitoring of chronic conditions. It is the only dual-purpose point-of-care analyzer for urinalysis testing and urine hCG pregnancy testing.
How often should you clean the white calibration bar?
DAILY CLEANING Use distilled water and a kimwipe to wash away residual urine. Dry the test strip completely before re-seat the strip insert back into the test table. 2. Inspect the white calibration bar once per day- Clean with a cotton-tipped swab and distilled water-moistened kimwipe.
How do I read my hCG Clinitest pregnancy test?
The CLINITEST hCG test
- When the urine hCG level is ≥ 25 mIU/mL, it indicates a positive result.
- When the urine hCG level is ≤ 5 mIU/mL, it indicates a negative result.
- When the urine hCG level is between 5 and 25 mIU/mL, it indicates a borderline result.
Is 81002 a CLIA-waived test?
Certain codes describe only CLIA-waived tests and therefore are exempt from the requirement to add the QW modifier. The CPT codes for the tests currently exempt from the requirement are 81002, 81025, 82270, 82272, 82962, 83026, 84830, 85013, and 85651.
What does the R on Clinitest hCG mean?
The Clinitest hCG Pregnancy Test is a chromatographic immunoassay (CIA) for the rapid determination of hCG in urine. A pink-colored line at the reference region (R), the area between the control line region and the test line region, has been adjusted to a level approximating 25 mlU/mL hCG.
What are the key benefits of using the Siemens Clinitek device?
Improved Data Integrity
- Analyzer along with patented test strip technology enables Auto-Checks:
- Detects common sample interferences and makes a printed note of any potentially compromised result†
- Checks each strip for humidity to prevent reporting of falsely elevated results.
What does a urine strip test show?
A urinalysis checks appearance, concentration and content of urine and is used to detect and/or manage a wide range of medical disorders, such as urinary tract infections (UTI’s), kidney disease and diabetes.
How should urine reagent strips be stored?
Strips must be kept in the original bottle. Transfer to any other container may shorten the expiration date of product. Store at temperatures between 2-30°C (39-86°F). Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
What does R mean on Clinitest?
A pink-colored line at the reference region (R), the area between the control line region and the test line region has been adjusted to a level approximating 25 mIU/mL hCG. Absence of a pink-colored line in the test line region indicates a negative result.
What does R and C mean on pregnancy test?
Test Region (T) 5. Reference Region (R) 6. Control Region (C)