Testing Procedures Operating precautions 20
When operating the analyzer 20
When handling the test cartridge 20
Preparing for an AFINION
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2 Analysis 20
Collecting a sample 21
Analysing a patient/control sample 21
Using the operator ID function 22
Entering operator ID 22
Using the patient ID function 22
Entering patient ID 22
Using the control ID function 23
Entering control ID 23
Using the QC lockout function 23
QC lockout status 23
Running controls with enabled QC lockout function 24
Patient and control results records 25
View, print and export patient and control results 25
Information Codes and
Troubleshooting
When an information code appears 26
Information codes caused by test-specic limitations 26
Information codes caused by sample or test cartridge 27
Information codes and messages caused by analyzer failure 27
Other information codes 28
Service information 28
Maintenance Cleaning and maintenance 29
Cleaning the exterior 29
Cleaning the cartridge chamber 29
Disposal of the analyzer 29
Software upgrade 29
Warranty 30
Technical Specications AFINION
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2 Analyzer 31
Additional equipment 31
Gallery of Icons The touch buttons and their function 32
Other symbols and signs 34
Symbols and Abbrevations 35
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