UniCel DxC Systems Instructions For Use A13914 Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 General Information.......................................................................................... 1-1
General Information....................................................................................... 1-1
Manual Conventions...................................................................................... 1-2
How to Use this Manual ................................................................................ 1-3
Summary of Hazards ..................................................................................... 1-4
Summary of Precautions................................................................................ 1-7
Symbols and Labels..................................................................................... 1-12
CHAPTER 2 System Description........................................................................................... 2-1
System Description........................................................................................ 2-1
Operational Conditions.................................................................................. 2-2
System Components ...................................................................................... 2-5
Sample Handling System............................................................................... 2-7
Modular Chemistry (MC) System ............................................................... 2-13
Cartridge Chemistry (CC) Reagent Handling System................................. 2-18
Cuvette Reaction System............................................................................. 2-21
Hydropneumatic System.............................................................................. 2-24
Operation and Control Components ............................................................ 2-26
Main Operator Screen and Program Structure............................................. 2-27
Theory of Operation..................................................................................... 2-37
Cartridge Chemistry: Calibration Theory.................................................... 2-38
Modular Chemistry: Calibration Theory ..................................................... 2-49
Cartridge Chemistry: Principles of Measurement ....................................... 2-50
CHAPTER 3 Preparing Samples for Analysis........................................................................ 3-1
Routine Operation Overview......................................................................... 3-1
Sample Programming and Processing ........................................................... 3-2
How to Use Reserved Racks.......................................................................... 3-8
CHAPTER 4 System Setup Options....................................................................................... 4-1
Overview........................................................................................................ 4-1
Password Setup.............................................................................................. 4-3
Auto Serum Index/ORDAC........................................................................... 4-5
Configuring the Chemistry Menu.................................................................. 4-7
Setting the Default Sample Type................................................................. 4-15
Date/Time Setup .......................................................................................... 4-16
Demographics Setup.................................................................................... 4-17
Patient Results – Immediate Reporting Setup ............................................. 4-18
Panels........................................................................................................... 4-19
Replicates..................................................................................................... 4-20
Report Setup ................................................................................................ 4-21
Reportable Ranges Setup............................................................................. 4-22
Reference/Critical Ranges Setup ................................................................. 4-24