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In a BD EpiCenter™ configuration, selecting a country (locale) at one instrument selects that
locale for all instruments.
Media Window:
Media configuration is used to set default
protocol values for each medium type you will be using
for culture testing. The default protocol value is entered automatically when that medium type is
scanned during the Vial Entry operation. If no medium type is entered for a vial (e.g., an
anonymous vial or replacement barcode), the default instrument protocol of 5 days is used.
To modify default media values, refer to the fie
ld requirements listed below. When changes are
complete, select Save.
Media
To select a medium type, select the Down A
rrow to the right of the field. You can choose from
the following medium selections:
Protocol (days)
Select the Up or
Down Arrow to increase or decrease the value in the field. Available protocol
lengths are shown in the table above. Each laboratory should set its protocol lengths based on
its own policies and conditions.
In a BD EpiCenter™ configuration, selecting a protocol at one instrument selects that protocol
for all instruments.
Configuration – Lab Buttons:
Undo button
Type Codes Protocols Available Default Protocol
Aerobic Plus 92 3–30 5
Anaerobic Plus 93 3–30 5
Anaerobic Lytic 65 3–30 5
Myco Lytic 88 3–42 42
Mycosis I/C 06 3–42 14
Peds Plus 94 3–30 5
Standard Aerobic 60 3–30 5
Standard Anaerobic 91 3–30 5
Platelet Aerobic 5A 3-14 7
Platelet Anaerobic 5B 3-14 7