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How to perform test

 Vitamin D | Unimed


*Text instructions will be provided below.




All you nee​d:

  • 1x Vitamin D Test Cassette
  • 1x 10 µL Fixed-Volume Capillary Pipette
  • 1x Sterile Lancet
  • 1x Alcohol Swab
  • 1x Buffer Solution Tube
  • 1x Igloo Reader
  • 1x Unimed Adapter


 STEP 1: Prepare and Disinfect the Sampling Area

Lay out all kit components. Disinfect the fingertip with the alcohol swab and let it dry.


 STEP 2: Perform a Fingerstick

Use the sterile lancet to puncture the side of the fingertip. Gently massage the finger to form a blood drop.


STEP 3: Remove the first droplet of blood

Wipe away the first drop of blood with a clean tissue or sterile gauze before collecting the sample. This ensures accuracy and prevents contamination. 


STEP 3: Collect Exactly 5 µL of Blood

The blood will fill the pipette automatically by capillary action. 

Important: Ensure the blood sample is collected properly.


Important

Make sure you have collected exactly 20 µL of blood.

 


STEP 5: Transfer Blood into Buffer



STEP 6: Mix the blood with the buffer

Shake 5–10 times to ensure proper mixing.


Important 

Make sure the blood and buffer are well mixed.


STEP 8: Prepare the test cassette

Add 3 drops of the mixed sample into the test cassette


STEP 9: Start using the device

Turn on the device using the power button located underneath.

Once the device is on, press “New Measurement” and enter the required data to begin the test.


STEP 10: Insert the test cassette halfway into the reader

Insert the test cassette into the reader — the measurement will start automatically.


STEP 12: Wait 15 minutes



STEP 11: Result is ready

When the timer ends, your result will be displayed on the screen.


Scan QR for quick results on your phone in PDF form

 


Or print the result with a mini printer 


DISPOSAL:

  • Dispose of used cassettes, pipettes, and lancets as biohazardous waste.
  • Do not reuse any test components.
  • Reader and adapter are reusable; clean according to the official maintenance guide.