Sample Tube Specifications; Sample Tube Barcode Requirements; Table 8. Sample Tube Requirements; Table 9. Barcode Requirements - Hologic Panther System Operator's Manual

Note—If starting at ambient temperature or if exiting from the Power Save
state, it may take up to 33 minutes for incubator temperatures to reach
operating temperature.

Sample Tube Specifications

Refer to the appropriate assay package insert for additional sample tube
specifications. All sample tubes must have labeling that meets the height and width
requirements in the Barcode Requirements table.

Table 8. Sample Tube Requirements

Type
Specimen
Calibrators

Sample Tube Barcode Requirements

All barcodes must meet the following requirements.

Table 9. Barcode Requirements

Size (Maximum Height)
Label Skew
Minimum Height
Minimum Width
Quiet Zone
Placement
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Panther System Operator's Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
Size
12 x 75 mm to 16 x 100 mm
(including 13 x 75 mm, 13 x 100 mm,
16 x 75 mm, and 13 x 82 mm)
13 mm x 82 mm
61 mm (2.4 in)
< 7.5° from vertical
16 mm (0.6 in) or 10 times the feature size,
whichever is greater
13 mm (0.5 in)
1.6 mm (≥ 0.06 in)
Top of label must be ≤ 86 mm (≤ 3.39 in) from
bottom of tube
Bottom of label must be ≥ 20 mm (≥ 0.78 in)
from bottom of tube
Specifications and Requirements
Material
Polypropylene plastic
or siliconized glass
Polypropylene plastic
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