Processing samples from a work list
(barcoded ID entry)
1. Touch < Workplace >.
2. Touch < Work List >.
3. Scan the first sample barcode.
4. Touch
to enter color and clarity
(if necessary).
5. Repeat steps 3-4 for remaining samples.
6. Touch
to print the work list.
Note: Samples must be processed the order listed.
7. Load the first test strip.
•
Remove a test strip from the vial.
•
Dip the strip into the sample and wipe off
excessive sample on the edge of the tube.
•
Place sample test strip onto loading area.
8. Repeat step 7 for the remaining samples on the
work list.
Power-on / Daily checks
1. Power on the analyzer.
2. Login.
3. Empty waste area (if necessary).
4. Check paper.
Processing individual sample
(manual ID entry)
1. Touch < Workplace >.
2. Touch < Sample Entry >.
3. Enter the sample information:
•
Sample ID
•
Color and clarity (if necessary)
4. Touch
.
5. Load test strip:
•
Remove a test strip from the vial.
•
Dip the strip into the sample and wipe off
excessive sample on the edge of the tube.
•
Place sample test strip onto loading area.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the next sample.
Processing individual sample
(barcoded ID entry)
1. Touch < Workplace >.
2. Touch < Work List >.
3. Scan the sample barcode.
4. Touch
to enter color and clarity
(if necessary).
5. Load test strip:
•
Remove a test strip from the vial.
•
Dip the strip into the sample and wipe off
excessive sample on the edge of the tube.
•
Place sample test strip onto loading area.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the next sample.
Processing controls
1. Touch < Workplace >.
2. Touch < Run Controls >.
3. Select the control level that will be analyzed.
4. Load control test strip:
•
Remove a test strip from the vial.
•
Dip the strip into the appropriate control
material and wipe off excessive control on
the edge of the control tube.
•
Touch .
•
Place control test strip onto loading area.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for remaining control levels.
Reviewing results
Display Results
1. Touch < Workplace >.
2. Touch
•
< Control List > to view control results
— or —
•
< Sample List > to view sample results.
3. Highlight the desired sample.
4. Touch
.
Print / Store / Delete Control Results
1. Touch < Workplace >.
2. Touch < Control List >.
3. Touch
.
4. Type the date range of the controls that
will be affected.
5. Touch
,
or
.
Print / Upload / Store / Delete Sample Results
1. Touch < Workplace >.
2. Touch < Sample list >.
3. Touch
.
4. Type the first and last sample sequence numbers
in the < To > and < From > fields.
5. Touch
,
,
or
.
Maintenance
Daily
1. Empty waste area.
2. Clean the test strip transfer system.
Monthly
1. Calibrate.
2. Clean interior of instrument.
3. Clean exterior of instrument.
Note: Verify the analyzer is powered OFF.
As Required
1. Replace main fuse.
2. Replace internal calibration strip.
Calibration
3. Touch < Utilities >.
4. Touch < Tools >.
5. Touch < Calibration >.
6. Touch
.
7. Touch
.
8. Place the calibration strip onto loading area.
9. Verify the calibration results.
cobas u 411 System
Short Guide version 1.0