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Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Park, IL 60064
94858-103 — July 2003
AEROSET
®
Customer Training Guide

Table of Contents

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Abbott Diagnostics Aeroset Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wavelength Range340-800 nm
Reagent CapacityUp to 60 reagents on board
Sample TypesSerum, Plasma, Urine
Sample Volume2-35 µL
Assay TypesClinical Chemistry
Power Requirements50/60 Hz
TypeBenchtop

Summary

AEROSET® Customer Training Guide

Module 1: System Tour

Instrument Tour

Provides an overview of the Analyzer and System Control Center hardware components.

Software Tour

Explains the action area, information access area, and screen navigation.

Module 2: Basic Run

Checking Reagent Inventory

Explains how to scan and view reagent status to ensure sufficient onboard reagents.

BASIC STEPS TO ORDER AND RUN A SAMPLE

Covers ordering patient samples, printing loadlists, and initiating runs.

Selecting the Run Options and Starting the Run

Guides on selecting run options, initiating sample processing, and monitoring system status.

Module 3: Daily Start Up and Checks

SYSTEM LOG ON AND LOG OFF

Details procedures for logging on and off the AEROSET System for user access.

START UP AND SHUTDOWN

Lists and describes daily procedures for starting up and shutting down the system.

Performing the START UP Procedure

Step-by-step guide for initiating the daily system start-up sequence.

Performing the SHUTDOWN Procedure

Step-by-step guide for performing the daily system shutdown sequence.

DAILY CHECKS

Lists and describes essential daily checks for ensuring proper system operation.

Module 4: Run Options

ORDER ENTRY

Describes manual entry, host download, and host order query methods for entering orders.

ORDERING AND RUNNING A STAT SAMPLE

Details the procedure for ordering and running STAT samples in the Reserved STAT Position.

Module 5: Result Handling

ACCEPTING RESULTS

Details the process of accepting results that are completed without errors.

VALIDATING SAMPLES

Describes how to validate samples after all results have been accepted.

RERUNNING RESULTS

Covers scheduling results to be rerun from DATABASE or RESULT screens.

Module 6: Calibration

CALIBRATION FREQUENCY

Outlines when full and optional calibration runs are required or recommended.

CALIBRATING AN ASSAY

Covers ordering, loading calibrators, and initiating calibration runs.

CALIBRATION REVIEW

Covers verifying calibrator results, reviewing curves, and identifying errors.

Module 7: Quality Control

ORDERING CONTROLS

Details the four methods for ordering quality control samples and their settings.

REVIEWING QC RESULTS

Explains how to view QC data in Assay Status, Levey-Jennings Graph, and QC Summary screens.

WESTGARD QC RULES

Details the available Westgard QC rules for evaluating QC data and their configuration.

Module 8: Configuration

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Details options configured on RUN OPTIONS and SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screens.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Screen

Covers options like Auto Rerun, Run Suspend Time, Smart Sampling, and Saving Mode.

Assay Configuration

Covers reagent, calibrator, control, and assay parameter configuration.

HOST CONFIGURATION

Details options for communicating with a Host computer via download or query.

Module 9: ICT™ Unit

COMPONENTS OF THE ICT™ UNIT

Identifies and describes the components of the ICT Unit and related assay measurement components.

ICT™ UNIT COMPONENT REPLACEMENT

Details the procedures for removing and replacing the ICT Module and ICT Probe.

Module 10: Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Provides a schedule of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance tasks.

System Backup

Explains system backup procedures and the files saved to floppy disks.

MAINTENANCE UTILITIES Screen

Describes the functions of the MAINTENANCE UTILITIES screen for system management.

Module 11: Component Replacement and Troubleshooting

ERROR CODES AND MESSAGES

Details result flags, result error codes, calibration error codes, and transmitted error codes.

POWER OFF PROCEDURE

Provides the correct procedure for shutting down the software before turning off system power.

MAINTENANCE UTILITIES SCREEN

Details the functions of the MAINTENANCE UTILITIES screen for system management.

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT

Describes common reasons for replacing sample and reagent dispense components.

Appendix: Hazards

BIOSAFETY HAZARDS

Identifies activities involving potential biological hazards and required precautions.

CHEMICAL HAZARDS

Covers operator exposure to hazardous chemicals and general handling precautions.

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

Details basic electrical hazard awareness and safety elements for system operation.

MECHANICAL HAZARDS

Addresses potential injury from moving mechanical components and safety features.

PHYSICAL HAZARDS

Covers safety practices for laser exposure, heavy/hot objects, and trip hazards.