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Start a test on MastaCube
A complete step-by step guide to starting a Mastatest mastitis diagnostic test on the MastaCube
Select your Set-Up Preference
Select your Set-Up Preference
Start a Single (1 sample) Test
Most of our clinical cartridge variants incorporate one test sample per cartridge.
Fill the Cartridge
Wearing clean gloves, remove cartridge from its packaging.
Remove the cartridge lid, placing it on its flat back.
Half-fill cartridge with your milk sample.
Pour off the excess milk, and discard.
NB: The correct amount of milk is automatically retained in the cartridge wells.
Press the cartridge lid on firmly. You will hear it 'click' as it fully closes.
Tap the filled cartridge on the table surface firmly, repeating 2-3 times.
Start the test and enter Animal ID
Put the cartridge in the MastaCube, with the arrows pointing towards the back. Replace the MastaCube lid.
Choose from these four options to start the test, and the Enter Animal ID and Quarter
Mobile Phone
Press the grey button on the MastaCube corresponding to the Start position you have used.
- Left button for position 1
- Right button for position 2
Using your mobile phone 'camera' app (or a QR code reader) scan the QR on the MastaCube screen, and select to view the displayed link.
Enter the Animal ID and Quarter on the mobile phone, and press 'Start Test'.
USB KeyBoard
Ensure your USB Keyboard is correctly attached.
NB: A green keyboard icon will show on the top left hand of the MastaCube screen when this is complete.
Press the grey button on the MastaCube corresponding to the Start position you have used.
- Left button for position 1
- Right button for position 2
On your keyboard:
- Enter the Animal ID number, then press ENTER (or use the down arrow)
- Select the correct Quarter by using the left/right arrow keys.
If you have made a mistake or want to edit your selection, use the backspace button or the arrow keys.
Once complete, press ENTER, then ENTER again (or the right grey MastaCube button) to confirm the start.
Complete Start on Mastatest Web Portal
In your web browser, navigate to mastatestsystem.com and log into your account.
From the 'Dashboard', select the button 'Start new Test' corresponding to the test position used on MastaCube.
Enter the test details as prompted in the pop-up, and then press Submit
Start test on MastaCube and enter details in Web Portal
Press the grey button on the MastaCube corresponding to the Start position you have used.
- Left button for position 1
- Right button for position 2
Press the right-hand grey button to confirm the test start.
In your web browser, navigate to mastatestsystem.com and log into your account.
From the 'Dashboard', select the button 'Enter Details' that corresponds to the test position you have just started on your MastaCube.
Enter the test details as prompted in the pop-up, and then press Submit
Cancel a test
Press the grey MastaCube button corresponding to the any running test that you want to cancel.
Confirm you are cancelling the test by pressing the right hand grey button, as prompted on screen.