Summary of Contents for Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i
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In-Lab Training Manual UniCel DxC Synchron Access Clinical System Integrated Workstations For In Vitro Diagnostic Use This manual is intended for UniCel DxC 660i UniCel DxC 680i UniCel DxC 860i UniCel DxC 880i Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter, Inc.
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Read all product manuals and consult with Beckman Coulter-trained personnel before attempting to operate the instrument. Beckman Coulter, Inc. urges its customers and employees to comply with all national health and safety standards such as the use of barrier protection. This may include, but is not limited to, protective eyewear, gloves, suitable laboratory attire when operating or maintaining this or any other automated laboratory equipment.
UCTA door (located below Compartment housing 2 sliding trays for UCTA the UCTA STOP button) Wash Buffer and UCTA Auto-Gloss DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 6 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Transports SVs between the DxI and the UCTA Transports SVs between the UCTA Transfer Shuttle DxI Pick and Place and the DxI sample storage DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 7 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
The DxC can be divided into two sides: the Modular Chemistry (MC) side and the Cartridge Chemistry (CC) side. Side Side Picture shows DxC 800 with canopy open DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 8 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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(ISE) Module (below cover) 2 reference electrodes: NA and CO Contains a Ratio Pump for reagent delivery to the flow cell DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 9 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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MC reagent bar code reader (also used for UCTA reagents) DxC hydropneumatics compartment (behind door) contains DxC Wash Concentrate, DxC Auto-Gloss and No Foam reagent DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 10 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Takes absorbance readings at multiple wavelengths cover) of contents in the cuvette Wash Tower Probes (4) Washes, rinses, and dries cuvettes between usage DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 11 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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CC reagent carousel (door open) CC Component Function Refrigerated compartment with a capacity to hold 59 Reagent Carousel reagent cartridges DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 12 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
Analytical Module* washing reaction vessels, and a luminometer to read light emitted from the RV *Components located under DxI main upper covers DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 13 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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The UCTA shuttle transfers racks to the bar code reader (3) for sample programming information The UCTA shuttle delivers racks to the UCTA sample carousel (4) Continued on next page DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 14 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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When the sample is no longer needed for testing, the DxC shuttle moves the sample rack to the DxC off-load area. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 15 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Press a keyboard equivalent function or tab key to select an item *Both the workstation console and the DxI console use the three software navigation methods. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 17 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
Yellow and red color changes indicate DxI investigation needed Menu Bar Icons used to access the functional areas within the system DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 18 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Initiate DxC and UCTA instrument commands Instr Cmd (Examples: Home, Shutdown) View the DxC Integrated Workstation Instructions for Use (IFU) Help Manual DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 19 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
Use to perform actions or display additional areas specific to the Buttons screen displayed Message Displays instructions for the next action required or error messages Line DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 20 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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The system is unable to complete at least one test Aliquoted Sample has been aliquotted for testing (UCTA tab only) Complete All tests have been completed DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 21 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
DxI instrument Use to access all functional areas of the DxI software. The Function Buttons function buttons are screen-specific DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 22 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Event Log events. A color change of this icon at the DxI console will also appear at the at the workstation console DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 23 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Used to initialize the DxI analyzer, prime fluidics and perform diagnostic/alignment and troubleshooting procedures. Configure DxI setup features (not all features are available on a DxC Integrated Workstation). DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 24 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
Integrated Workstation Software Tree DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 25 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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The following tables identify the supply capacities for each instrument component. All supplies required can be viewed using the appropriate supply tabs available within the Rgts/Cal icon at the workstation console. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 33 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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reagent is empty, Packs stability 3 days or less expired or not to calibration Expired or not calibrated expiration calibrated DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 34 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Reagent positions cartridge Quick Reference, or Chemistry Information Days Sheets exceeded *Wash Concentrate II will not display yellow or red messages. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 35 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
All tasks may not be required each day (Example: Not all assays need to be calibrated daily) Colors are used to categorize groups of tasks DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 36 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Load UCTA supplies required? reagents Load DxC reagents required? calibration Calibrate DxC chemistries required? calibration Calibrate DxI assays required? Process Quality Control Clear racks DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 37 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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View / Print Supply, Reagent, and Calibration Status Select Rgts/Cal from the workstation console View all tabs and pages or select Print F10 DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 38 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Remove the tape from the DxI PC tape drive Insert an alternate tape in the DxI PC tape drive Document completed maintenance in Electronic Maintenance Log DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 39 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Shake the DxI Solid Waste Container DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 40 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Process Daily Clean Routine DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 41 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Open the vessel hopper door Open the bag of RVs and pour the contents into the vessel hopper Close the vessel hopper door DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 42 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Change a Full Liquid Waste Container DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 43 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Type the lot number into the DxI Wash Buffer Procedure field (Rear or Front) located in the DxI complete Supplies Status section of the screen DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 44 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Push in the load tray until it locks in place and the system closes the door Scan the bar code label Place an unequilibrated bottle in the substrate equilibration area DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 45 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Slide the empty container and bag into the storage area Press the green reset button and close the door DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 46 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Load DxI Reagent Pack DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 47 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Open the reagent door and remove the pack(s) Close the reagent load door More packs to unload? Select Exit F1 DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 48 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Type the lot number into the UCTA Wash Procedure complete Buffer field (Rear or Front) located on the UCTA Supplies Status section of the screen DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 49 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Change the UCTA Auto-Gloss DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 50 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Place the new bottle into the reagent storage area More MC reagents to load? Select Done F10 Close the MC reagent compartment door DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 51 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Load CC Reagents DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 52 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Verify the reagent information is removed from the screen. Remove the cartridge Close the reagent carousel door Additional reagents selected? Procedure complete DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 53 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Press the RUN button on the UCTA. When Calibration is complete view calibration status on Rgts/Cal screen Consult references Calibration for troubleshooting successful? assistance Procedure complete DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 54 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Calibrate DxI Assays DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 55 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Process Quality Control using Auto Generation of Control DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 56 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Manually Program and Process Quality Control DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 57 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Note: Enter 1-999 to clear all racks. with this step. Select Enter Select OK F1 Select OK F1 to confirm DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 58 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
The 4 categories of sample racks are: Shared, DxC/UCTA, DxC Only and DxI Only DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 59 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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2.0 mL Tube Dead volume* = 210 µL INSERT Cup *Dead volumes identified for Shared racks include DxI and DxC dead volumes. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 60 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Dead volume = Not determined* *Refer to the UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical Systems Primary Tube Sample Template (PN 967178) for guidance on sample volume. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 61 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
Samples may be processed using various programming methods on the DxC Integrated Workstation. Samples may be programmed at the LIS/HOST, at the Beckman Coulter Data Manager, or at the workstation console. Samples may be processed with or without bar codes.
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Place sample in the rack and position identified above with bar code facing right position identified above Press RUN button on the UCTA Procedure complete DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 63 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Place sample in the rack and position identified above with bar code facing right position identified above Press RUN button on the UCTA Procedure complete DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 64 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
Other instrument commands include: 3 Stop Print, 5 Pause Waste B, and 6 Resume Waste B. Information about these commands may be found in the DxC Integrated Workstation IFU. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 65 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Home, wait at least 10 seconds and press the STOP button again to ensure that the system correctly reaches the Stopped state before proceeding with the Home command. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 66 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Do not request a Pause and leave the DxC sitting for a long period of time without washing the cuvettes. See the IFU for more details on when to use Pause. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 67 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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The DxI instrument must be shut down before the DxI PC Use the flowcharts on the following pages to shut down and restart the DxC Integrated Workstation. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 68 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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7. Turn off the power to the workstation console computer by pressing and holding the power switch until the light goes out DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 69 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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This may take 15-20 minutes, depending on the amount of time that power was off. Resolve any errors before processing samples. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 70 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Select OK Select OK to enable the module(s) to disable the module(s) Select OK to confirm DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 71 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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All racks in the selected sample carousel(s) will be removed to the DxC off-load area Note: The status displays Loading for the selected system(s) during the Unload All command. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 72 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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The system may enter the Paused mode if an error condition is detected Resume: Use to restart the DxI system from the Paused mode DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 73 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Not Ready when the system returns to the Ready mode. mode. Select Yes F1 to confirm and exit the Initialize System window DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 74 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Select Pause at the DxI console Select Yes F1 to the “Pause the system?” message The DxI mode changes to Paused Select Resume to restart the system DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 75 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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DxI console through the Help button. The reference materials listed on the next few pages are available for additional information. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 77 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Installation Implementation Guide Provides an overview of the verification process and guidelines for precision evaluation Provided as a hard copy manual DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 78 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical Systems Reagent Preparation Quick Reference Provides information on reagents that require preparation Provided as a laminated sheet DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 79 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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DxC Integrated Workstation. As each operator is trained, both the trainer and the trainee initial and date the documentation form. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 81 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Chapter 3: Daily Start Up Other __________ Determine supply / reagent Direct Observation Test status for DxC Other __________ DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 83 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Chapter 4: Sample Test container for sample processing Programming and Processing Other __________ at workstation console DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 84 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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UCTA Other __________ Perform Monthly maintenance Direct Observation Test on DxC Other __________ DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 85 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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DxC Integrated Workstation Test Management at workstation Instructions For Use (IFU) Manual Other __________ Chapter 5: Quality Control console DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 86 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Direct Observation Test Other __________ Direct Observation Test Other __________ DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 87 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Save all reports generated during the exercise. Submit all printed reports and this exercise to your supervisor and/or your Beckman Coulter Applications Specialist. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 89 of 101 Rev.
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4. The CC side of the DxC analyzer delivers reagent from cartridges stored in a refrigerated compartment that houses _____ reagent cartridges. 5. The DxI system utilizes __________________ technology. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 91 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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___________________________ 9. On the workstation console, the icon with the drawing of the wrench takes the user to the __________________ menu. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 92 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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13. If your lab processes the ________ assay you should run a Special Clean instead of a Daily Clean. 14. What supplies are required for UCTA operation? __________________ and ___________________ DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 93 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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17. Perform a Daily Start Up on your DxC Integrated Workstation. Keep all reports and show them to your supervisor and/or Beckman Coulter representative when the Daily Start Up is completed. 18. If you are processing a validated capped sample, you should...
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Volume: 1340 mL Urine Note: You may use any material you have available for the samples. 22. Show the reports to your supervisor and/or Beckman Coulter representative. 23. Draw a line between the Instrument Command you would use to Instrument...
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4. The CC side of the DxC analyzer delivers reagent from cartridges stored in a refrigerated compartment that houses reagent cartridges. 5. The DxI system utilizes chemiluminescent technology. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 97 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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UCTA Tab 9. On the workstation console, the icon with the drawing of the wrench takes the user to the Utilities menu. DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 98 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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Special Clean instead of a Daily Clean. 14. What supplies are required for UCTA operation? Wash Buffer Auto-Gloss DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual Page 99 of 101 Rev. A (June 2014) Beckman Coulter Professional Development...
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(SPU). 17. Perform a Daily Start Up on your DxC Integrated Workstation. Keep all reports and show them to your supervisor and/or Beckman Coulter representative when the Daily Start Up is completed. Sample 18. If you are processing a validated capped sample, you should...
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Timed Test 3 Routine GLUCm Volume: 1340 mL Urine 22. Show the reports to your supervisor and/or Beckman Coulter representative. Instrument 23. Draw a line between the Instrument Command you would use to Commands perform the described function: Instrument Command...