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Reagent Warnings
Do not load any reagents into the Panther System that have not been
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approved for use in the Panther System.
Do not top off reagent bottles. The Panther System will recognize and
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reject bottles that have been topped off. Discard unused reagents
according to laboratory policies.
Inspect all packaged reagents for damage and expiration before use.
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Do not use if damaged or expired.
Always prepare a clean work surface before preparing reagents.
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Avoid contaminating the reagents with specimens.
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Do not spill reagents. Accidental reagent spills may result in instrument
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errors and/or decrease in reagent test count.
Inspect reagents for undissolved particles, bubbles, or foam before
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loading them onto the Panther System.
Avoid creating foam when resuspending and mixing reagents. Do not
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use reagents with foam in the Panther System. If more than a trace
amount of foam is visible, do not use the reagent. Foam impairs the
level-sensing mechanism of the pipettors.
Handle all reagents according to the instructions in the applicable
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package insert and as outlined in this manual. Exercise caution when
opening reagents.
Probe and Promoter Reagents and reconstituted Probe and Promoter
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Reagents are photosensitive. Do not store Probe or Promoter Reagent
where they could be exposed to direct light.
If refrigerated, allow the previously reconstituted solutions to reach room
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temperature before use.
Always use a new cap when recapping a reagent bottle.
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Reagents should be prepared in a dedicated template free work space,
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away from the sample preparation area. Keep specimens, controls, and
calibrators away from the reagent preparation area.
Failure to properly prepare reagents may adversely affect test results.
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Avoid touching the tops of open reagents during preparation and
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loading.
To ensure accurate test results, follow all instructions in the appropriate
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assay package insert.
Fluid Warnings
Do not load any fluids into the Panther System that have not been
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approved for use in the Panther System.
Inspect all fluids for damage before use. Do not use if damaged.
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Panther System
Operator's Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
Compliance and Safety
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