Selecting The Sample Type; Adding The Patient Sample - Siemens Healthineers Atellica VTLi User Manual

4. Position the reagent cartridge horizontally in front of the cartridge slot and press and
slide the reagent cartridge straight into the cartridge slot until it clicks.
The analyzer automatically validates the reagent cartridge, using the information stored
in the cartridge RFID tag. The reagent cartridge type displays on the screen.
The analyzer automatically checks whether the analyzer temperature is within the
correct range to perform a test and displays an error message if the temperature is out
of range.

Selecting the sample type

On the Select Sample Type screen, tap the sample type (Capillary or Venous) and then tap
Confirm to verify your selection.
Make sure that the sample type matches the one you select on the screen. Applying an
unsupported sample type may produce unexpected test results.
Adding the patient sample (Add Sample screen)
Do not add the sample until after inserting the reagent cartridge and the analyzer
instructs you to do so.
INSTRUCTIONS
The guidance in this section on adding sample may vary depending on the test being
performed. Read the instructions for use of the test for specific details on adding
sample to the cartridge.
1. Apply sufficient sample, typically a droplet (30 μL), on the filter area of the cartridge as
specified in the instructions for use supplied with the cartridge.
The sample must be added to the cartridge and detected by the analyzer within the
defined time limit for the test being performed. Refer to the instructions for use of the
test for the time limits on transferring the sample from the transfer device to the
cartridge.
Plasma samples can be added to the cartridge using a pipette (30 μL).
2. Check to ensure you have added a sufficient amount of sample to the reagent cartridge.
An under-filled cartridge filter looks dry, while an overfilled cartridge shows sample
outside the filter area.
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