Description
The Mission Plus Hb Hemoglobin Test Cartridges are the single use test cartridges for the Mission Plus Hb hemoglobin testing system, packed as 50 test cartridges with 1 code chip and 60 capillary transfer tubes. The cartridge format houses the reaction area inside a plastic shell, which minimizes contamination of the meter compared with open strip formats. Each test needs only 10 microliters of whole blood and returns a result in less than 15 seconds on the meter. The included code chip calibrates the meter automatically for the cartridge lot.
- 50 tests per package – 50 test cartridges, 1 code chip and 60 capillary transfer tubes in one unit
- Enclosed cartridge design – the plastic housing minimizes contamination inside the meter during testing
- 10 microliter samples – capillary or venous whole blood, with results in under 15 seconds
- Automatic lot calibration – the code chip sets the meter for the canister, no manual coding
The Consumable That Drives the Mission Plus Hb System
A point of care hemoglobin program consumes cartridges steadily, and this package is sized and composed for that reality. Fifty cartridges cover a meaningful block of testing, and the inclusion of 60 capillary transfer tubes means the sampling supply slightly outlasts the cartridges, so a site never runs out of tubes first. Each cartridge is single use and is discarded after the reading, which keeps cross contamination between patients out of the workflow. The canister protects the cartridges until use, and once it is opened the lot carries a 3 month opened canister life that the operator records on the label. Because the code number on the canister, the code chip and the meter display must match, the system builds a simple verification step into every lot change. Cartridges are for professional in vitro diagnostic use with the Mission Plus Hb meter.
Features and Benefits
Cartridge Design
- Enclosed reaction area – the housing keeps blood inside the cartridge instead of on the meter optics
- Single use format – one cartridge per patient, discarded after the result, with no cleaning step
- Code chip included – lot calibration travels with the cartridges, so a new canister cannot be run on an old code
Supply Practicality
- Tubes included – 60 capillary transfer tubes in the package, matched to the 10 microliter sample volume
- Canister protection – cartridges stay in their sealed canister with the cap replaced immediately after each removal
Product Specifications
Package Details
- Catalog Number: C132-3041
- Package Contents: 50 test cartridges, 1 code chip, 60 capillary transfer tubes, package insert
- Compatibility: Mission Plus Hb Hemoglobin Testing System (cartridge model)
- Specimen: Whole blood, capillary or venous, 10 microliters
- Test Time: Less than 15 seconds on the meter
- Brand: ACON Laboratories
Storage and Handling
- Storage: Store cartridges in the original canister at 2 to 30°C (36 to 86°F), at 85% RH or less
- Opened Canister Life: 3 months after first opening, record the opened date on the canister label
- Shelf Life: 2 years unopened
- Use: For in vitro diagnostic use. Do not reuse cartridges
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Why Choose These Test Cartridges from MedicalEx?
Cartridge supply is where point of care programs quietly fail, through expired canisters, missing code chips or tubes that run out first. This manufacturer package answers all three failure modes at once, with the chip in the box and more tubes than cartridges. Stocking the genuine cartridge also protects the meter, because the enclosed format is the one the optical system was designed around.
- Complete per package – cartridges, code chip and tubes together, so a reorder never arrives half usable
- Meter protection – the enclosed cartridge keeps samples out of the meter, reducing cleaning and downtime
- Long unopened life – a 2 year unopened shelf life supports sensible par stocking without waste
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in this package?
The package contains 50 test cartridges, 1 code chip, 60 capillary transfer tubes and the package insert. It is the manufacturer’s standard refill unit for the Mission Plus Hb system.
Do these cartridges fit the strip model meter?
No. These are test cartridges for the cartridge model of the Mission Plus Hb system, and the cartridge and strip formats are not interchangeable. Confirm your meter accepts cartridges before ordering.
How long do cartridges last after the canister is opened?
An opened canister may be used for 3 months from the first opening date, which should be written on the canister label. The unopened shelf life is 2 years when stored at 2 to 30°C with the cap tightly closed.
Why does the package include more tubes than cartridges?
Each test consumes one cartridge and one capillary transfer tube, and applications occasionally need a repeat collection. The extra tubes make sure the sampling supply does not run out before the cartridges do.
How is a new lot calibrated?
Insert the code chip supplied with the new canister and confirm the code number on the meter display matches the canister label and the printing on the chip. Testing should not proceed until those numbers agree.
Can a cartridge be reused if the test fails?
No, cartridges are single use and must not be reused. If a result looks wrong or an error appears, discard the cartridge and repeat the test with a new one and a fresh sample.
