How It Works

How Does the Testing Process Work?

View our step-by-step process below or the downloadable PDF to see how our testing process works.

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Step 1

Collect sample from lacrimal lake of lower lid margin of first eye being tested using provided micro-pipette, keeping the hole of the collection bulb unobstructed. Tear is drawn into micro pipette by capillary action.

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Step 2

Open diluent vial using edge flap on the cap.

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Step 3

Place micro-pipette into the vial making sure the tip is submerged in the diluent. Cover hole on top of the collection bulb with you index finger and squeeze until bubbling occurs.

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Step 4

Cap the vial and mix the sample by gently inverting the vial 2-3 times.

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Step 5

Open the cap and collect the sample with the provided transfer pipette until fluid is seen in the pipette ballast bubble.

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Step 6

Place the cassette into holder tray of the instrument - then transfer entire sample into the appropriate well that indicates which eye is being tested.

COMPLETE STEPS 1-6 AGAIN FOR OTHER EYE

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Step 7

Enter patient information and press Timed Scan button.

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Step 8

Within 8 minutes, the results will be ready to read and record to patient's chart.

Download Instructions

View our step-by-step process below as well as a downloadable PDF on how our testing process works.