5.11 Using The Bar Code Scanner - Qiagen EZ2 Connect MDx User Manual

1. Remove one or both sections of the tip rack from the worktable. To remove a tip rack section,
grab both sides of the section and gently pull up.
2. Cap and remove eluate tubes from the rack and store accordingly.
3. Remove the labware from the tip rack and dispose according to local safety regulations.
CAUTION Hazardous materials and infectious agents
The waste contains samples and reagents. This waste may contain toxic or
infectious material and must be disposed of properly. Refer to your local safety
regulations for proper disposal procedures.
4. In case of visible spillage, disinfect the tip rack and remove any spilled liquids or potential
contamination that is present on the cartridge rack sections. For more information on
disinfecting and removing contamination, refer to the Cleaning agents, Disinfecting the EZ2,
and Removing contamination sections.
5. Place the tip rack sections back in the instrument.

5.11 Using the bar code scanner

The EZ2 instrument has a 2D handheld barcode scanner which can be used to scan the following
barcodes during Protocol setup:
Kit Q-Cards
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Sample Bar Codes
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Details of readable barcode types can be found in the information supplied with the barcode
scanner.
Direct the handheld scanner at the required Q-Card/Barcode or sample bar code to scan the
information into the Instrument when prompted by the User Interface.
Note: Barcode information may also be entered manually.
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