Fill a Mastatest® cartridge
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| Take a clean milk sample (see user videos) |
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| Put on clean gloves, and remove cartridge from pack |
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| Remove cartridge lid and half-fill cartridge with milk |
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| Pour off surplus milk and discard |
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| Replace lid, pushing down firmly, and label lid with cow details |
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| Tap firmly 2-3 times, repeating if air-bubbles are visible in wells |
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| Insert cartridge into Lapbox™ with arrows facing to the back and replace lid |
Start a Mastatest®
1. Start position defaults to first available. to confirm, or scroll
to chosen position, then
Cartridge type should be automatically detected.
If not select Single (1 test) or Twin (2 tests) cartridge
2. Select BoxStart , or WebStart
3. Enter animal details:
• BoxStart: Enter animal number eg:
and scroll to select quarter
• WebStart: Enter at mastatestsystem.com
• When test has started, a countdown timer shows on screen. Further tests can be started at any time.
• to return to prior screen.
• Long-press to delete.
• To check or cancel a test in progress, scroll to select position
, then
to check or
to cancel.
Set-up Guide :
1. Connect
• Connect the power cable, and ethernet cable (if available)
2. Set preferences
• Set operating language: scroll , then
to confirm
• If no ethernet is detected:
- to scan for Wifi networks, scroll
to select, then
to confirm
- Input password: Use number keys, or scroll
to select characters. Move cursor using
- to save password, then to continue
• Note 16-digit Lapbox ID, then to exit set-up
3. Register Lapbox
• For new clients: Create your account at mastatestsystem.com
• For existing customers:
- Login to your mastatestsystem.com account
- Select “My Account” and “Register a Lapbox” from menu
Caring for your Mastatest system
• Recommended room temperature of 5-30°C (41-86°F) for best performance
• Position Lapbox on a clean, dry desk space and handle with care
• Keep internal and external surfaces clean using a damp cloth (water only)
• Store cartridges at 2-8°C (35-46°F), and use before expiry date
User Information
• Red light indicates power on.
• Green light indicates internet connection.
• to return to previous screen.
• long-press to delete a charactor entry.
• Set-up menu options are always available by pressing when on main testing screen