Saving The Test Data From The User Maintenance Window; Saving Test Data - Siemens ADVIA 1800 Operator's Manual

11. Verify that the data was saved to the CD or DVD as follows:
a. Select the Drag-to-Disc popup window.
b. Press
12. Use Windows Explorer to find the C:\A002\Work folder and locate the file named
sfytwork.txt. and delete the file.
For other windows (System Test List, Contamination Set Window, Analytical
Parameters), follow the same procedure except when in Windows Explorer, select the
"modified" heading of the title bar in the work folder. This puts the file that is created at
the top of the list. Each window creates its own file with a unique file name.
You can view saved files by opening the file with Microsoft Word, Wordpad or Notepad.
When necessary, email the file or save for future reference.

Saving the test data from the User Maintenance window

You can create a file that has test results only. ISE data, absorbance data, and other
reaction parameters are saved in this type of file. You can open the file using a spread
sheet program such as Microsoft Excel. You can save the file to a diskette, CD or to the
system PC hard drive.

Saving test data

1. Verify that the analyzer is in READY or WAIT mode.
2. Insert a formatted CD or DVD into the CD/DVD ROM drive.
3. Select the
corner of the window.
4. Select
to save.
Saving by order number works best but you can also use a sample ID.
5. Select
6. In the Save of Text File area at this window complete the selections:
a.
b. Output type: Select the CSV or sequential file radio button.
c. Save
7. Select
8. Select
9. In the
a. Select the appropriate drive letter in the Save in list box.
b. Enter the file name in File Name box.
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to view the contents on the disk.
Alt V
Drag-to-Disc icon located to the left of the time display in the lower-right
Request , then select
Maint. , then select User Maintenance
type: Select routine sample or control sample then check the date box
Sample
displays "today" or the date that the test results is filed under.
: Select Order number and enter range of samples to save as
range
determined in step 2.
.
Save
.
Yes
Save of Text File dialog box make the following selections:
Review/Edit and make a note of which patient samples
.
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