Learning More About The Atellica Vlti Analyzer; Instructions For Use; Advanced User Guide; Quick Start Guide - Siemens Healthineers Atellica VTLi User Manual

Chapter 1 - Exploring the Atellica VTLi Immunoassay Analyzer
Learning more about the Atellica VLTi Immunoassy Analyzer
Refer to the following for additional information about Atellica VLTi Immunoassay Analyzer.

Instructions for use

Read the instructions for use (IFU) that shipped with your test cartridge and quality controls. The
IFU contains important information about your kits and their contents. Keep the IFU for future
reference.

Advanced User Guide

Refer to the Atellica VLTi Immunoassay Analyzer Advanced User Guide for additional configuration
settings. The guide is located on the Siemens Healthineers Document Library at:
https://doclib.siemens-healthineers.com/home

Quick Start Guide

Graphical reference guide provides quick details on performing patient and quality control tests.

Safety Information

Read the following safety information to protect yourself in the hospital or laboratory.

Protecting Yourself from Biohazards

The established guidelines for handling laboratory biohazards are based on the guidelines
developed by the Centers for Disease Control, the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, and
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Use these safety guidelines for general information only. It is not intended to replace or supplement
your laboratory or hospital biohazard control procedures.
By definition, a biohazardous condition is a situation involving infectious agents biological in nature,
such as the hepatitis B virus, the human immunodeficiency virus, and the tuberculosis bacterium.
These infectious agents may be present in human blood, blood products, and other body fluids.

Recognizing Sources of Contamination

When you handle potentially infectious agents, keep in mind the following major sources of
contamination:
‒ Hand-to-mouth contact
‒ Hand-to-eye contact
‒ Direct contact with superficial cuts, open wounds, and other skin conditions that might permit
absorption into subcutaneous skin layers
‒ Splashes contact with skin and eyes

Preventing Contamination

To prevent accidental contamination in a clinical laboratory, strictly adhere to the following
procedures:
‒ Wear gloves while servicing parts of the analyzer that have contact with body fluids.
‒ Wear facial protection when splatter or aerosol formation is possible.
‒ Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, lab coat, or apron when
working with possible biohazard contaminants.
‒ Dispose of contaminated materials according to your laboratory's biohazard control procedures.
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