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The BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler
This section provides an overview of the BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler that includes: a
description of the system components, a discussion of how slide results are classified and
interpreted, and information about how slides are ranked. Refer to the following sections:
BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler Overview , gives an overview of the components of the
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system.
Slide Processing , briefly explains the physical process of automatic slide processing on
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the BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler.
Slide Processing Results , explains how the BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler categorizes
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slides in various slide results categories.
Slide Result Report Options , provides an overview of the printed slide result reports.
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10.1
BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler Overview
This section provides a brief overview of the following aspects of the BD FocalPoint™ Slide
Profiler:
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Description of the workstation and instrument components
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Slide processing and classification
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Slide ranking
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Slide results and slide reports
10.1.1
System Components
The BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler consists of two main components: the workstation (Main
Window) and the instrument (slide profiler). The workstation components (computer, monitor,
keyboard, mouse, modem (or router), and printer) are mounted on a mobile cart. The instrument
is a floor-standing unit. The instrument and workstation are connected to each other with data
and electrical cables.
Figure 10-1 – The BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler
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