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Operating precautions
When operating the Analyzer:
• Use your fingertip to operate the touch screen. Do not use pens or other objects that may
scratch or damage the screen. Exception: If the screen alignment function is required, you will
need to use a blunt pencil.
• The lid opens automatically, but must be closed manually. Do not try to open the lid manually.
• The lid protects the cartridge chamber from dust, dirt and humidity. Empty the cartridge
chamber and keep the lid closed when the Analyzer is not in use.
• If an information code appears on the screen during the analysis, please consult the
“Information codes and troubleshooting” section, page 29.
• Do not move the Analyzer when a Test Cartridge is being processed.
• Do not turn the Analyzer upside down when a Test Cartridge is being processed.
When handling the Test Cartridge:
• Do not use Test Cartridges after the expiration date, or if the Test Cartridges have not been
stored in accordance with the recommendations.
• Do not use the Test Cartridge if the foil pouch, the desiccant bag or the Test Cartridge itself
is damaged.
• The Test Cartridges must reach recommended operating temperature before use.
• Do not open the foil pouch until just before use. Once opened, the Test Cartridge has limited
stability.
• Handle and dispose the Test Cartridges and sample collection equipment as potential bio-
hazardous materials. Use personal protective equipment.
• Do not re-use any part of the Test Cartridge.
Consult the Package Insert that comes with each Afinion™ test kit for assay specific information.
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Using the operator ID function
Entering operator ID (optional)
If required the operator's identification (ID) can be entered before processing an Afinion™ Test Cartridge.
Both letters and numbers can be entered (maximum 16 characters).The operator ID will be stored and
displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.The entered operator ID will be memorized and displayed
in the patient and control records.The entered operator ID remains in use by the Analyzer until this ID is
deleted, a new ID is entered or the Analyzer is switched off.
Start-up menu
Main menu
If a barcode reader is connected to the Analyzer, then this can be used to scan a bar-coded operator ID.
1
Touch
to enter the
main menu.
2
Touch
to enter the
operator ID option.
3
Enter operator ID by numbers
and/or touch
to enter
letters.
Touch
to confirm and
return to previous view.
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Using the patient ID function
The patient ID function is ON as a default setting. As long as this function is enabled, the patient ID must be
entered for each patient sample to be analyzed.The patient ID function can be disabled (see “Setting the
configuration”, page 14).
Entering patient ID
It is recommended to enter the patient ID during processing of the Test Cartridge in the Analyzer. Entering
the patient ID will not interrupt the processing. It is also possible to enter the patient ID before the proces-
sing. Both letters and numbers can be entered (maximum 16 characters).The patient ID will be stored in
the memory and displayed along with the other specific data for this run (see “Viewing result records”,
page 28).
To enter the patient ID during processing, do the following:
If a barcode reader is connected to the Analyzer, then this can be used to scan a bar-coded patient ID.
1
Touch
to enter
the patient ID option.
2
Enter patient ID by numbers
and/or touch
to enter
letters.
Touch
to confirm and
return to previous view.
3
The entered patient ID will
appear on the screen.
The patient ID icon will remain
in view to allow corrections to
be made.
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Using the control ID function
In quality control testing, a suitable control ID must always be entered.The lot number of the control material
is recommended as a suitable control ID.The control ID function cannot be disabled.
Entering control ID
It is recommended to enter the control ID during processing of the Test Cartridge in the Analyzer. Entering
the control ID will not interrupt the processing. It is also possible to enter the control ID before processing.
Both letters and numbers can be entered (maximum 16 characters).The control ID will be stored in the
memory and displayed along with the other specific data for this run (see “Viewing result records”, page 28).
To enter the control ID during processing, do the following:
1
Touch
to enter the
control ID option.
2
Enter control ID by numbers
and/or press
to enter
letters.
Touch
to confirm and
return to previous view.
3
The entered control ID will
appear on the screen.
The control ID icon will remain
in view to allow corrections to
be made.
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