Cleaning your Sentia analyzer strip port after a spill or gradual residue build up.
To clean the strip port with lint-free paper:
- Remove the protective cap that sits over the Sentia strip port.
- Using absorbent, lint free paper, carefully blot up any excess liquid from the inside of the protective cap and strip port face.
- Cut a fresh piece of lint-free paper to test strip width (or less). Gently insert into strip port. Do not force.
- Remove paper (taking care to remove it all)
- Repeat steps 3-4, until paper comes away clean.
Note: While cleaning spills, always keep the strip port pointed downwards to avoid getting liquid into the analyzer.
To clean the strip port with ethanol (and a used test strip):
1. Follow steps 1-2 as above.
2. Add a small amount of reagent grade ethanol (≥ 95%) into a beaker, enough to cover the gold electrodes of a Sentia test strip (~10mm/0.4 inches).
3. Briefly dip an old/used test strip into the ethanol to wet it. Then give this strip a few shakes to remove excess solution.
4. Insert wet test strip into the strip port.
5. Move the inserted strip back and forth in the strip port with a gentle push-pull motion. Repeat this motion four times.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 another three times.
7. The strip port should now be clean. Replace the strip port protective cap and leave the device to dry for 10-15 minutes.