Performing The Initial Analyzer Check - Siemens Clinitek Advantus Operator's Manual

Performing the Initial Analyzer Check
After the Clinitek Advantus analyzer is properly installed, perform the following
initial analyzer check. If problems occur during this procedure or if an error
message displays, refer to Section 6, Troubleshooting .
1. Turn analyzer power on.
The push bar moves and the display shows the analyzer name and a
series of dots while the analyzer initializes. The title screen then displays,
showing the software version numbers, along with the analyzer name and
copyright information. The analyzer then performs some internal checks
and procedures. Each check and its status displays while the testing is in
progress.
2. Verify that the fan is on by checking for airflow from the analyzer.
The fan is located at the top left at the back of the analyzer.
NOTE:
power off and back on after several seconds, or to contact Siemens
Diagnostics Customer Support.
The display changes to the Ready/Run screen.
The screen displays the default setting for the primary reagent strip for use
on the analyzer.
3. Check that the primary Siemens Diagnostics Reagent Strip for Urinalysis
displayed corresponds to the strip type you are using.
4. If the strip types do not agree, change the selected strip type before
beginning testing.
Refer to Strip‚ page 90, for instructions on changing the strip type used on your
analyzer. You can also set an alternative reagent strip type to use in your
laboratory. You can then change to the alternative reagent strip type without
leaving the Ready/Run screen.
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Do not use a reagent strip other than the selected primary or
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alternative reagent strip. Only use Siemens Diagnostics brand
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reagent strips. Use of other strips may cause erroneous results.
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5. Completely immerse all of the reagent pads on a Siemens Diagnostics
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Reagent Strip in negative control solution, such as CHEK-STIX Negative
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Control solution.
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6. Immediately remove the reagent strip.
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If an error occurs, a message displays that instructs you to turn the
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