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Helena Laboratories AggRAM 1484 Operator's Manual

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Catalog Number 1484, 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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  • Page 1 AggRAM™ System Operator’s Manual Catalog Number 1484, 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz Catalog Number 1487, 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 2 ™ AggRAM System Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 3 If not, the purchaser should return the unopened disk package to Helena Laboratories to obtain a refund. Retention of the product will constitute acceptance of this license. 1. Helena Laboratories Corp. (Helena) warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY (Purchaser) that the disk on which the computer program is contained shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 6 months from the date of purchase.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    AggRAM Operator’s Manual Revisions List of Sections Section 1 - Instrument Use and Function ................1-1 Section 2 - Principles of Operation ..................2-1 2.1. Measurement Theory ....................2-1 2.1.1. Platelet Aggregation ....................2-1 2.1.2. Ristocetin Cofactor ....................2-1 2.2. AggRAM Operation....................... 2-2 Section 3 - Precautions and Limitations ................
  • Page 5 AggRAM Operator’s Manual Revisions 6.7. Auto–Output Devices ....................6-8 6.8. Backup Setup Selections ....................6-9 Section 7 - Operating Instructions ..................7-1 7.1. Preparing the Instrument for Use .................. 7-1 7.2. Performing Tests Summary ..................7-1 7.2.1. Platelet Aggregation ....................7-1 7.2.2.
  • Page 6 AggRAM Operator’s Manual Revisions 7.7.4.6. Display Demographics ................... 7-17 7.7.4.7. Display Parameters ..................7-17 7.7.5. Print Report ......................7-18 7.7.6. Delete ........................7-18 7.7.7. TestType, RunType, and Reagent ............... 7-19 7.7.8. Limit Days ......................7-19 7.7.9. Overlay Reference ....................7-19 7.7.10.
  • Page 7 AggRAM Operator’s Manual Revisions 10.1.6. Adjust Temperature / Enter Module Parameters ..........10-3 10.1.7. Cleaning Filter ....................10-4 10.2. Troubleshooting ......................10-8 10.3. Warranty ......................... 10-11 Section 11 - Symbology ...................... 11-1 Section 12 - Communication Specifications ..............12-1 Section 13 - Reports ......................13-1...
  • Page 8 AggRAM Operator’s Manual Revisions List of Figures Figure 1–1 AggRAM System ....................1-2 Figure 2–1 Block Diagram ....................2-3 Figure 5–1 AggRAM System ....................5-6 Figure 5–2 AggRAM Module ....................5-7 Figure 6–1 Main Menu ......................6-10 Figure 6–2 Patient Demographics..................6-10 Figure 6–3 Test Parameters –...
  • Page 9 AggRAM Operator’s Manual Revisions Figure 10–3 Scale Set ......................10-6 Figure 10–4 Module Parameter Entry ................10-7 Figure 13–1 Platelet Aggregation Patient Bottom Chart ..........13-2 Figure 13–2 Platelet Aggregation Patient Mid Chart ............13-3 Figure 13–3 Platelet Aggregation Patient Top Chart ............13-4 Figure 13–4 Ristocetin Cofactor Patient Top Chart ............

  • Page 10: Section 1 - Instrument Use And Function

    AggRAM ONE - Instrument Use and Function Section 1 - Instrument Use and Function The AggRAM (Figure 1–1) is a platelet aggregation recorder. It measures human platelet aggregation absorbance method using up to four channels per module simultaneously. The absorbance curve for each channel is displayed during data acquisition.

  • Page 11: Figure 1-1 Aggram System

    AggRAM ONE - Instrument Use and Function Figure 1–1 AggRAM System...

  • Page 12: Section 2 - Principles Of Operation

    AggRAM TWO - Principles of Operation Section 2 - Principles of Operation absorbance is caused by light scattered by the floating platelets in the solution. This A block diagram of the AggRAM system is absorbance is nearly proportional to the shown in Figure 2–1.

  • Page 13: Aggram Operation

    AggRAM TWO - Principles of Operation calibrator dilutions added proportional to the number of platelets in the platelet/ristocetin mixtures and the reaction solution. The photo detector converts the measured. The slope of the reaction light intensity into an analog signal, which is (agglutination vs.

  • Page 14: Figure 2-1 Block Diagram

    AggRAM TWO - Principles of Operation Keyboard and Monitor Mouse Memory Printer Magnetic Disk Drive Computer Stirrers Heaters and Temperature Monitors Optics Figure 2–1 Block Diagram...

  • Page 15: Section 3 - Precautions And Limitations

    100,000/mm have a quantitative 3.17. Installation should not be attempted platelet problem irrespective of any qualitative unless a representative of Helena Laboratories, or functional defect. its subsidiaries, or its distributors is present, or, verbal or written permission to proceed has...
  • Page 16 AggRAM THREE - Precautions and Limitations Laboratories, subsidiaries, distributors. 3.18. Instructions for the "responsible body*" (*Under IEC 61010–2–101:2002 –– the person(s) responsible for the use and maintenance of equipment and for ensuring that operators are adequately trained for eliminating and reducing hazards involved in removal from use, transportation, or disposal.) 3.19.

  • Page 17: Section 4 - Hazards

    AggRAM FOUR - Hazards Section 4 - Hazards 4.1. If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the protection provided by equipment design may be impaired. 4.2. This device contains very high voltages that extremely dangerous.

  • Page 18: Section 5 - Installation Instructions

    4. Inspect the instrument for any obvious 5367 Epinephrine signs of damage. If damage is found, notify 5368 Collagen the shipping carrier and Helena Laboratories. 5369 Platelet aggregation Kit 5370 Ristocetin Cofactor Assay Kit 5. Inventory all items: If any parts are missing,...

  • Page 19: Installation

    3. Plug the other end of the printer interface Transformer specifications are available from cable into the USB port on the back of the Helena Laboratories. computer. 5.2.2. Component Interface and 4. Plug the female end of the power cord into Power Connections the back of the printer.

  • Page 20: Monitor

    ID and password will also monitor, the system is operating correctly. If have to be entered in the Login window. an error message appears instead, refer to section 10.2. 8. Place the label onto the computer for reference if contacting Helena Laboratories.

  • Page 21: Printer Driver Installation

    5.4.3. Module Identification 5. Return the report and calibration printout to multiple modules in use, once Helena Laboratories per the instructions on installation of the entire system is complete, the report. determine the letter designation of each module. Access...

  • Page 22: Hemoram/Aggram Displays And Manual

    AggRAM FIVE - Installation Instructions 5.6.3. HemoRAM/AggRAM Displays and Manual In understanding this manual, keep the following things in mind: “click” or “double click” – refers to the instructions given in section 5.6.1. “field” – is the area into which information is entered.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-1 Aggram System

    AggRAM FIVE - Installation Instructions Figure 5–1 AggRAM System...

  • Page 24: Figure 5-2 Aggram Module

    AggRAM FIVE - Installation Instructions Ambient Wells Channel Buttons Optics Cover Filter Communication Status (Light on indicates the sending/ Power Status receiving of (Light on information) indicates power is on) Figure 5–2 AggRAM Module...

  • Page 25: Section 6 - Setup

    AggRAM SIX - Setup Section 6 - Setup 6.1. Patient Demographics 1. Turn power on for the module, printer, and The patient demographics setup for use are monitor, and then for the computer. the same for all tests. Once patient demographics are setup and data has been ®...

  • Page 26: Test Parameters

    AggRAM SIX - Setup not a per test setting. Select this feature if it is Multi–Reagent/Concentration Tests – preferred that certain patient demographic following applies to each set of four channels in information is entered in a standardized way. use: Otherwise, inactivate this feature.

  • Page 27: Ristocetin Cofactor Tests

    AggRAM SIX - Setup 4. No. of Modules to use for test – if more f. Test Sequence – For information on this than one module is in use, use the drop down feature, see section 6.2.3. list to select the applicable number. g.
  • Page 28 AggRAM SIX - Setup Factory Programmed c. Concentration – select from the drop Ristocetin Cofactor Test down list or use the keyboard to enter/alter. To delete a concentration from the list, select Channel Unit of Measure Concentration the appropriate one and double–click. Confirm message displays.

  • Page 29: Test Sequence

    AggRAM SIX - Setup 6.2.3. Test Sequence 7. To exit, select the X located on the top right of the window. 1. From the Test Parameters window, select Test Sequence for the desired channel. 8. If a Confirm window displays, changes were made and not saved.

  • Page 30: Qc Parameters

    AggRAM SIX - Setup 6. Save – select to save the currently c. Month–to–Date – select for the mean to displayed Shown list. be automatically figured based on all the QC per lot for a user specified period (section 7. To exit, select the X located on the top right 7.7.11).

  • Page 31: Import/Export Parameters

    AggRAM SIX - Setup if the Mean Calculation Method in use is 11. If a Confirm window displays, changes Assigned. were made and not saved. To save the changes and proceed, select Yes. 9. Save – select to save the currently proceed without saving, select No.

  • Page 32: Reports

    AggRAM SIX - Setup 6. To exit, select the X located on the top right a. View/Edit (File –> View/Edit File –> of the window. Print) 7. If a Confirm window displays, changes i. Include with TestTypes: – were made and not saved. To save the accessible with View/Edit selected.

  • Page 33: Backup Setup Selections

    AggRAM SIX - Setup Auto–Output Parameters window (Error! Reference source not found.) displays: 1. For each of the Run Types needed, select Display and/or LIS from the Devices columns have test data automatically displayed/sent once a run is complete. Regardless of the selections made on this window, test data can be transmitted and/or displayed at user request (section 7.7).

  • Page 34: Figure 6-1 Main Menu

    AggRAM SIX - Setup Figure 6–1 Main Menu Figure 6–2 Patient Demographics 6-10...

  • Page 35: Figure 6-3 Test Parameters - Platelet Aggregation

    AggRAM SIX - Setup Figure 6–3 Test Parameters – Platelet Aggregation Figure 6–4 Test Parameters – Ristocetin Cofactor 6-11...

  • Page 36: Figure 6-5 Test Sequence

    AggRAM SIX - Setup Figure 6–5 Test Sequence Platelet Aggregation Ristocetin Cofactor Figure 6–6 Display Parameters 6-12...

  • Page 37: Figure 6-7 Qc Parameters

    AggRAM SIX - Setup Figure 6–7 QC Parameters Figure 6–8 Import/Export Parameters 6-13...

  • Page 38: Figure 6-9 User Id And Passwords

    AggRAM SIX - Setup Figure 6–9 User ID and Passwords Figure 6–10 Report Setup 6-14...

  • Page 39: Figure 6-11 Auto-Output Parameters

    AggRAM SIX - Setup Figure 6–11 Auto–Output Parameters 6-15...

  • Page 40: Section 7 - Operating Instructions

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions Section 7 - Operating Instructions their laboratory. All default settings for the AggRAM are for Micro volumes; however, the 7.1. Preparing the Instrument for Use settings can be altered if using Standard volumes (section 6.2.1). 1.

  • Page 41: Ristocetin Cofactor

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions into a cuvette. If the channels will be used for different patients and/or controls, prepare each of the needed PPPs. Set the PPP each PRP sample, which set the 0% blank(s) aside. aggregation level, and the PPP value, which set the 100% level.
  • Page 42 AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions Volumes 6. Prepare the needed aggregation blank: Pipette, into a cuvette with a stir bar, the Micro Standard needed volumes (micro or standard) of Platelet 125µL 250µL platelet suspension and Tris–buffered saline. suspension 7. Use the aggregation blank to set 100% Tris–buffered 125µL 250µL...

  • Page 43: Ristocetin - Patient Tests

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions 12. Withdraw the pipette tip from the cuvette Westgard Failure Resolution, see section taking care not to pull the cuvette up. 7.7.11. 13. If the Steps window is displayed, the 0% 21. Once all cuvettes have been removed, activity value is shown as PRP O.D.
  • Page 44 AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions and 3) the correct demographic and standard b. Pipette the needed volume (micro or parameters are entered for all, and only, the standard) of platelet suspension into the channels to be used. The parameters are cuvette(s).

  • Page 45: Enter/Edit Patient Identification

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions the data is exported and/or the View/Edit 3. Grid/List – allows the user to enter the table window displays the results, see section 7.7. in a table format. 20. With Westgard rules in use, if a QC was 4.

  • Page 46: Ristocetin Cofactor Patient Worklist

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions worklist, select Yes. To retain the worklist, (section 6.1). Enter using the keyboard or the select No. drop down list. With a selection made for channel 1, to copy that same selection to the 4. Worklist – other channels, select Copy Ch1 PatID.

  • Page 47: Ristocetin Cofactor Standard Worklist

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions 3. Delete – with a worklist displayed, select to Copy Ch1 Std. All the channels to be used remove the worklist. A Confirm message must have a selection. displays. To permanently remove the e. Concentration – select from the drop worklist, select Yes.

  • Page 48: Run And Steps Windows

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions 5. TestType – confirm as selected or use the 7.6. Run and Steps Windows drop down list to select Ristocetin Cofactor. 7.6.1. Run Window Prior to 6. RunType – confirm as selected or select Beginning a Test Standard.

  • Page 49: Abort Run

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions 7.6.2.1. Abort Run 7.6.2.3.2. View If the entire test needs to be aborted, from the From the Run window, select View and then Run window, select Abort Run. If needed, one of the following: individual channels can be aborted, see 1.

  • Page 50: Stop

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions 7.6.2.3.5. Stop 10. PPP O.D. From the Run window, select Stop and then a. For Platelet Aggregation tests, PPP either Stop All Channels or the applicable O.D. indicates the 100% aggregation value of channel number to stop the step that the the platelet poor plasma blank.

  • Page 51: File

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions 6. To delete the curves within a worklist or an b. Preview/Export/Print – select to access entire worklist, see section 7.7.6. the Report Preview window (Figure 7–7). See section 7.7.5 for information on this 7. With Platelet Aggregation curve...

  • Page 52: Automatic Slope

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions the slope is either a negative or zero. The square that is now blinking or the slope's slope must be corrected, either re–edited or arrow buttons to change the slope location. returned to the automatic slope selection, to 4.

  • Page 53: Apply/Remove Smoothing

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions Slope Search Start. The Slope Search Start and apply the selections made, select Apply window displays. Use the keyboard to and OK. To exit the window without applying enter/alter the number of seconds to delay the selections, select Cancel.

  • Page 54: Data Retrieval

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions the desired worklist. The following describes 8. Once all the needed selections are made, the drop down lists based on the selected the desired worklist/curve chart, demographic search criteria: information, and/or result parameters are displayed according to the current View a.

  • Page 55: View

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions d. Select Start. Once selected, View/Edit window provides the additional search criteria Select 2. With the current data achieved, the Curve Sequence Number. If the worklist previously stored data is retrieved by making contains multiple channels matching the the following selections: search criteria (section 7.7.3), use these a.

  • Page 56: Display Chart

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions b. To add only specific curves from the 7.7.4.6. Display Demographics displayed worklist, select No and a second To toggle between the demographics (Figure Confirm prompt displays: 7–8) being displayed and not displayed, with i. To add the curve sequence number at least one patient curve displayed, from the indicated, select Yes;...

  • Page 57: Print Report

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions 1. M – indicates the slope has been manually iii. Select a Page – select, enter the edited. desired page number, and select OK to view a different page of a multi–page report. 2. N/A – indicates the slope is less than or equal to zero.

  • Page 58: Testtype, Runtype, And Reagent

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions 2. If a multi–curve worklist is displayed, the 7.7.8. Limit Days first Confirm prompt displayed allows for all Limit to Days is available for use with all the curves in the worklist to be deleted. Search criteria except Date Range and Date a.

  • Page 59: Print

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions 5. See section 7.7.10.1 through 7.7.10.3 for c. This prompt allows for the next curve in information on the features available on this the worklist to be deleted. Continue as window. needed to delete the appropriate curves. 6.

  • Page 60: Print Qc Summary Report

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions See section 7.7.5 for information on this 3. Enter Final Activity – enter/alter using the window. keyboard. c. Print – select to access the Print 4. Cancel – select to exit the window without window and either select OK to print or see entering a point.

  • Page 61: Westgard Resolutions

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions 6. Cancel – select to exit without altering the 11. To exit, select the X on the top right of the begin date. window. 12. If a Confirm window displays, changes 7.7.11.8. Westgard Resolutions were made and not saved. To save the 1.

  • Page 62: Backup Data To Cd

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions 2. Select Function – select the option needed. displays, answer as needed. The data is The options available depend on the selection handled as specified. made for Section. 7. To exit, select the X located on the top left a.

  • Page 63: Change Operator

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions 12. The disc is ejected once complete. 5. To exit without saving, select Cancel. Remove the CD and label it appropriately. 7.11. Error Messages 7.9. Change Operator To view recent error messages, either select To change the Operator ID in use, from the F2 or, from the main menu, select File, and main menu, select File, and then Change then Error Messages.

  • Page 64: Update Manual From Cd

    To view the version number of the currently loaded software, from the main menu, select Help and About. The About window displays the software version number, the software serial number, and Helena Laboratories contact information. 7.14. Results Adobe Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe...

  • Page 65: Figure 7-1 Main Menu

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions Figure 7–1 Main Menu 7-26...

  • Page 66: Figure 7-2 Run

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions Run Window – Platelet Aggregation Run Window – Ristocetin Cofactor – Standard Run Window – Ristocetin Cofactor – Patient Run Window – During a Test Figure 7–2 Run 7-27...

  • Page 67: Figure 7-3 Patient Demographics Entry

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions Figure 7–3 Patient Demographics Entry Figure 7–4 Worklist Preparation Figure 7–5 Steps 7-28...

  • Page 68: Figure 7-6 View/Edit

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions Figure 7–6 View/Edit Figure 7–7 Report Preview 7-29...

  • Page 69: Figure 7-8 Demographics

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions Figure 7–8 Demographics Figure 7–9 Parameters Figure 7–10 Standard Curve (Ristocetin) 7-30...

  • Page 70: Figure 7-11 Levey-Jennings Chart

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions Figure 7–11 Levey–Jennings Chart Figure 7–12 Westgard Failure Resolutions 7-31...

  • Page 71: Figure 7-13 Archive

    AggRAM SEVEN - Operating Instructions Figure 7–13 Archive 7-32...

  • Page 72: Section 8 - Quality Control

    AggRAM EIGHT - Quality Control Section 8 - Quality Control 8.2.4. Westgard Rules The instrument automatically performs a self– The software automatically keeps a record of test any time the power is turned on. Should control values from each run. Five Westgard an error message appear on the display, see Rules are included in the software to allow section 10.2.

  • Page 73: Section 9 - Instrument Specifications

    AggRAM NINE - Instrument Specifications Section 9 - Instrument Specifications Test Types: Platelet Aggregation and Ristocetin Cofactor Charts: –20% to 110% activity (± 0.5%) versus time Absorbance Range: 0.0 to 2.0 O.D. Optical Chambers per module: Four chambers for combined or individual measurements Cuvettes: 8 mm x 60 mm (silicone coated glass)

  • Page 74: Section 10 - Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Warranty

    1. Beginning from the main menu, select File, maintenance procedures. For instrument Maintenance, and Optical Channel Check. calibration or for maintenance not described 2. The Optical Calibration Check window in this manual, call Helena Laboratories for (Figure 10–2) displays. Note that any assistance. previously obtained...

  • Page 75: Cleaning Instrument

    11. To exit, select the X located on the top any additional calibration must be performed by right of the window. Helena Laboratories or their representatives. 12. Once all cuvettes have been removed, User IDs with Run Only access cannot perform replace the optics cover.

  • Page 76: Adjust Temperature / Enter Module Parameters

    AggRAM TEN - Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Warranty 10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for each channel 2. The Module Parameter Entry window (for all modules). (Figure 10–4) displays. 11. Once both scale sets are run, the Result 3. For each module in use, a letter is displayed. (V/O.D.) for each channel is calculated and Select the letter of the Module needed.

  • Page 77: Cleaning Filter

    AggRAM TEN - Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Warranty the Temperature Offset is as needed, select Save to save the parameters displayed. 5. To obtain a printout of the selected module's parameter information, select Print. 6. To exit, select the X located on the top right of the window.

  • Page 78: Figure 10-1 Preventive Maintenance Checklist

    AggRAM TEN - Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Warranty Figure 10–1 Preventive Maintenance Checklist 10-5...

  • Page 79: Figure 10-2 Optical Calibration Check

    AggRAM TEN - Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Warranty Figure 10–2 Optical Calibration Check Figure 10–3 Scale Set 10-6...

  • Page 80: Figure 10-4 Module Parameter Entry

    AggRAM TEN - Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Warranty Figure 10–4 Module Parameter Entry 10-7...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    AggRAM TEN - Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Warranty 10.2. Troubleshooting If the recommended solutions should fail to solve a problem, call Helena Laboratories for assistance. Table 10–2 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution No power to instrument Power cords unplugged Plug cords into properly grounded wall outlet.

  • Page 82: Table 10-3 Prompts And Error Messages

    Solution At power on, no response Not plugged in Check connections at both ends of power cord. Electrical problem Call Helena Laboratories. At power on printer is not Printer power off Press power button on printer. ready Printer off line Reset printer for use.
  • Page 83 –– division by 0) (or curves associated with the npts<3 –– npts–2 is a denominator – standard. – therefore division by 0) WARNING: Stir motor(s) for Stir motor(s) stopped. Call Helena Laboratories. channel(s): n of Module X stopped Sensor failure. running during WrkLstNum=–nnnn." 10-10...

  • Page 84: Warranty

    The foregoing warranties are in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will Helena Laboratories liable indirect, incidental consequential damages; the original user’s...

  • Page 85: Section 11 - Symbology

    AggRAM ELEVEN - Symbology Section 11 - Symbology NOTE: The following symbols may be used in this manual, or on the instrument, to provide information necessary to the user, if applicable. Caution, electric shock hazard, high voltages capable of causing personal injury –...

  • Page 86: Section 12 - Communication Specifications

    AggRAM TWELVE - Communication Specifications Section 12 - Communication When exporting, the HemoRAM software will Specifications recognize an XOFF character and stop transmission until an XON character is INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS: received. There is no error checking or HemoRAM software import/export correction when using this protocol.
  • Page 87 AggRAM TWELVE - Communication Specifications it is ready. With this sequence of events, the C1 – first character of checksum establishment phase ends and the transfer "0" – "9" & "A" – "F" phase begins. C2 – second character of checksum "0"...
  • Page 88 AggRAM TWELVE - Communication Specifications 1 – any character errors are detected (parity sets a timer. If an <ENQ> is not received error, framing error, etc.) within 20 seconds, a timeout occurs and the receiver regards the link to be in the neutral 2 –...
  • Page 89 For a patient: O|1||7|^^^Platelet Aggregation HemoRAM software transmits a header ^*Screen1^Collagen^Patient^104551188||||||||| record, it will have the following format: ||||||||||||F H|\^&|||Helena Laboratories^HemoRAM^n.n For a QC: O|1||123|^^^Ristocetin ^Ristocetin .n.nn^Sns|||||||P|1394–97|yyyymmddhhmmss ^Ristocetin^QC^2035301– If the message is being sent for a QC rather 2^1^SomeStandard ^99.9...
  • Page 90 AggRAM TWELVE - Communication Specifications The HemoRAM software currently does not For QC result record: R|1|^^^^^^^^^^^50^ recognize test order records transmitted by FinalActivity|13.80|%||||F|||20020502094336|2 the computer system. 0020502094546| Result Record For a standard result record: R|1|^^^^^^^^^^ ^^Activity|66.4|%||||F|||20050502082335|2005 Each parameter will be transmitted as a 0502094546| separate result record.
  • Page 91 AggRAM TWELVE - Communication Specifications StdRefID – For a standard or any run referencing a standard, this is the ID of that standard. For a reference, this is the ID of that reference. RefLvl – If this run references a standard, then this is the Reference level associated with that standard.

  • Page 92: Section 13 - Reports

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Section 13 - Reports The following is a list of possible symbols used on reports and their meanings: 1. L – indicates the PRP O.D. is out of range, less than 0.2, implying low platelet count or that calibration may be off.

  • Page 93: Figure 13-1 Platelet Aggregation Patient Bottom Chart

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–1 Platelet Aggregation Patient Bottom Chart 13-2...

  • Page 94: Figure 13-2 Platelet Aggregation Patient Mid Chart

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–2 Platelet Aggregation Patient Mid Chart 13-3...

  • Page 95: Figure 13-3 Platelet Aggregation Patient Top Chart

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–3 Platelet Aggregation Patient Top Chart 13-4...

  • Page 96: Figure 13-4 Ristocetin Cofactor Patient Top Chart

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–4 Ristocetin Cofactor Patient Top Chart 13-5...

  • Page 97: Figure 13-5 Ristocetin Patient Channel Grouped Top Chart

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–5 Ristocetin Patient Channel Grouped Top Chart 13-6...

  • Page 98: Figure 13-6 Ristocetin Cofactor Patient Mid Chart

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–6 Ristocetin Cofactor Patient Mid Chart 13-7...

  • Page 99: Figure 13-7 Ristocetin Cofactor Patient Bottom Chart

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–7 Ristocetin Cofactor Patient Bottom Chart 13-8...

  • Page 100: Figure 13-8 Ristocetin Standard - Qc Bottom Chart

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–8 Ristocetin Standard – QC Bottom Chart 13-9...

  • Page 101: Figure 13-9 Ristocetin Standard - Qc Top Chart

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–9 Ristocetin Standard – QC Top Chart 13-10...

  • Page 102: Figure 13-10 Ristocetin Standard - Patients - Qc Top Chart

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–10 Ristocetin Standard – Patients - QC Top Chart 13-11...

  • Page 103: Figure 13-11 Ristocetin Standard - Patients - Qc Bottom Chart

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–11 Ristocetin Standard – Patients - QC Bottom Chart 13-12...

  • Page 104: Figure 13-12 Qc Levey-Jennings

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–12 QC Levey-Jennings 13-13...

  • Page 105: Figure 13-13 Qc Summary

    AggRAM THIRTEEN - Reports Figure 13–13 QC Summary 13-14...
  • Page 106 AggRAM FOURTEEN - Index delete, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-9, 7-6, 7-8, 7-15, 7-18, 7-20, 7-21, M (manually modified), 7-13 7-22 abort, 7-1, 7-3, 7-5, 7-10 maintenance, 10-1, 10-2, 10- demographics, 7-6, 7-17 absorbance, 1-1, 2-1, 9-1, 10- determination time, 6-5 manual slope, 7-13 display parameters, 6-3, 6-4, access level, 6-1, 6-7, 7-1, 7-...
  • Page 107 AggRAM FOURTEEN - Index PPP, 2-1, 2-2, 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, test, 2-1, 2-2, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6- 7-4, 7-5, 7-11 9, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-7, 7- sample, 2-1, 2-2, 7-2, 7-4, 7- printer, 5-2, 5-3, 6-1, 7-1, 7- 8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11, 7-20, 7- 5, 7-11, 8-1 10, 7-24 22, 8-1, 9-1...
  • Page 108 AggRAM System Catalog Number 1484 and 1487 Software Version 1.3.3.0 Operator’s Manual For additional information, call Helena Laboratories toll free at 1–800–231–5663. Helena Laboratories Helena Laboratories UK, Ltd., P.O. Box 752 Queensway South, Beaumont, TX 77704-0752 Team Valley Trading Estate,...

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