1. The Cholestech GDX System measures:

Total cholesterol
Liver function
A1C
Glucose

2. What is the ideal environment for the Cholestech GDX analyzer?

Temperature between 17-30°C (63-86°F)
A stable work surface
No direct heat (oven or room heater)
All of the above

3. How many test results can the Cholestech GDX analyzer store in its memory?

400 tests with sequential ID numbers
1 test with sequential ID numbers
None
20 tests with sequential ID numbers

4. What is the tested measuring range of the Cholestech GDX analyzer?

100-200%
4-15%
2-30%
30-50%

5. What does the Optics Check Cartridge check?

It checks an entire system
It is a calibrator
Optical system
All of the above

6. When do you run the optics check?

Each day before patients samples are tested or after the Cholestech GDX analyzer has been moved
Every other day
Once in a month
Needs optics check once a year

7. What do you do if an optics check test is out of range?

Ignore it. No big deal!
Instrument is out of order. Send it back for repair
Run the test with another optics check cartridge
All of the above

8. What is the proper fingerstick procedure?

A warm hand and good blood flow from the puncture site are essential in order to draw a good capillary sample
Collect blood sample to the black line in the MicroSafe™ pipette
Do not collect air bubbles
All of the above

9. What is the blood sample size for the Cholestech GDX System?

5 µL
10 µL
25 µL
35-60 µL

10. How long can the fingerstick sample sit in the MicroSafe™ pipette before it is dispensed into the sample tube (red-capped)?

Must be run immediately
3 min
4 min
5 min

11. What type of tube can be used in a venous blood draw?

Lithium and Sodium heparin
EDTA
Sodium Fluoride
Both A and B

12. What are Cholestech's recommendations for running quality control?

Use the controls according to the quality standards set by your organization or laboratory
With each new lot of A1C test cartridges
On each new shipment of A1C test cartridges
All of the above

13. The GDX A1C control solutions calibrate the Cholestech GDX analyzer.

TRUE
FALSE

14. When running quality control material, you should:

Reconstitute the control sample, allow it to sit for a minimum of 15 minutes and gently mix prior to use
Shake vigorously and pour directly into the red-capped vial
Use the white 10 µL MiniPet™ pipette (provided) to dispense the sample into the red-capped vial
Both A and C only

15. What is the proper condition for storing the A1C test cassettes?

Frozen
2-8°C
Stored between 59 and 77°F, upright
All of the above

16. To run an A1C test cartridge on the Cholestech GDX analyzer, you must:

Obtain a blood sample of 10 µL
Follow the icons and audible beeps
Turn the cartridges in a counter-clockwise rotation
Both A and B

17. What does it mean to be NGSP certified?

The assay method is standardized so that results are comparable to those reported in the DCCT
You are allowed to operate the analyzer anywhere
You can be reimbursed for A1C testing
You are not required to run quality controls

18. How do I troubleshoot an error that occurs while running the Cholestech GDX analyzer?

An error code will appear on the display if any mistakes arise during the test
Use the table in the User Manual to see the cause of the error code and possible correction
Contact Cholestech's Technical Service (US only) or your local distributor
All of the above