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protocol length should be extended beyond the vial's Time In Protocol to reenter it as Ongoing. If
you do not extend the vial's protocol length, the status transitions back to Negative after the third
reading.
To adjust the protocol length of a reentered vial, select Modify and select the desired protocol by
selecting the Up Arrow (increase protocol). You can set the protocol length up to 30/42 days
(depending on medium type).
Protocols cannot be extended beyond 14/30/42 days (depending on medium type). To test a
culture longer than the protocol maximum, apply a spare media barcode label to the vial and use
Vial Entry to enter it as a new vial.
Notification of positive and negative vials:
The system notifies you of new positive cultures in several ways:
• Positive Vial audible alarm sounds (first positive in drawer only)
• Station Indicators: FLASHING RED or FLASHING YELLOW / RED (alternating) –
Anonymous Positive
• Message box appears on screen (first positive in drawer only)
• Positive vial system indicator for that drawer illuminates
• On the Status display, the positives icon is active (color is red, not grayed out) and the
number of positive vials in the drawer is shown
Out-of-Protocol Negatives are indicated by the following:
• Negative vial system indicator for that drawer illuminates
• On the Status display, the negatives icon is active (color is green, not grayed out) and the
number of negative vials in the drawer is shown
• Station Indicators: FLASHING GREEN
Figure 4-8 – Status Display
Positive Vials not present
Positive Vials present
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