Siemens Healthineers Atellica VTLi User Manual page 33

2. Tap the test lot you want to perform a QC test.
Log Off
Cartridge lots are color coded for quick visual status indication. Green means lot is ready
to use. Yellow means lot is about to expire. Red means a lot requires a successful QC
test to be used.
3. Tap Start Quality Control (QC).
4. Scan the QC vial barcode.
The barcode contains the QC reagent lot ID and expiration date. The analyzer confirms
the QC lot ID number.
5. When the Insert Cartridge screen appears, insert a cartridge from the corresponding
cartridge lot.
See Inserting a cartridge on page 18.
If the cartridge is valid, the Add Sample screen appears.
6. Add 1-2 drops of the QC sample for the level being tested.
7. Close the cartridge lid first and then the analyzer cover.
The analyzer automatically detects the sample and begins the analysis.
The screen displays "Analyzing" and estimated analysis time remaining.
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