Cleveland Family Study

7.3 General Testing Guidelines

• The exam area should be comfortable and free of draft and portable electric heaters.
• The exam table surface must be non-conductive and large enough for the participant to lie supine with the arms 30 degrees from the body and legs not in contact with each other.
• The BIA – Quantum X Analyzer should have a fully charged 9-volt battery.
• The analyzer calibration and patient cables should be checked regularly (one time per month).