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General| Technology | ELFA (Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay) |
|---|---|
| Sample Type | Serum, plasma, urine |
| Test Menu | Infectious Diseases, Fertility, Oncology |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Software | VIDAS software |
This manual exclusively describes the VIDAS equipment and consumables.
Details how to navigate the manual using the table of contents, figures, headers, footers, glossary, and index.
Explains typographic conventions, bullet points, icons, and types of warnings (DANGER, CAUTION, IMPORTANT).
Lists standard symbols used for bioMérieux instruments and their meanings.
This chapter describes the VIDAS instrument: configuration, features, operations, and self-tests.
Illustrates analytical module, computer module, and reagent strip as part of VIDAS configuration.
Details VIDAS system components, workflow, and assay types offered, including ELFA technology.
Categorizes VIDAS components into hardware (modules, computer system), software, and consumables (assay kits).
Details environmental, physical, and electrical specifications for the VIDAS system.
Explains immunoassay methods like Indirect EIA, Immunocapture, Sandwich, and Competition for antibody/antigen detection.
Explains calibration principles, optical system self-tests, and manual calibration procedures.
This chapter provides recommendations for the installation and use of the VIDAS instrument.
Offers guidance on unpacking, handling, placement, and electrical connection of the VIDAS system.
Provides instructions for safely unpacking the VIDAS instrument, checking contents, and handling packaging.
Details system installation, user training, technical assistance contact, software handling, and configuration validation.
Specifies criteria for selecting a suitable location, including environmental factors and clearance requirements.
This chapter describes procedures for switching on the VIDAS instrument and installing the bar code reader.
Details the step-by-step procedure for powering on the VIDAS analytical module, printer, and computer.
Outlines preliminary instructions for installing the hand-held bar code reader, emphasizing reading the procedure carefully.
Details checking the computer's keyboard language before configuring the bar code reader using Windows settings.
Provides instructions for properly shutting down the computer and the VIDAS system.
Lists bar code reader kit components, how to connect them, and the procedure for connecting to the computer.
Explains the procedure for configuring the bar code reader, referencing the provided configuration sheet.
Offers guidance on how to properly operate the bar code reader for scanning, including distance and tilt.
This chapter details procedures for carrying out routine operations on the VIDAS instrument.
Illustrates the step-by-step workflow for performing routine assays on the VIDAS instrument.
This chapter covers routine user maintenance and preventive maintenance performed by bioMérieux technicians.
Explains that optimal performance depends on bioMérieux-performed preventive maintenance as part of a contract.
Details safety precautions and lists the basic equipment and products required for user maintenance.
Provides a table summarizing weekly, monthly, and as-required maintenance tasks for VIDAS modules and computer peripherals.
Covers routine and accidental decontamination procedures for the VIDAS blue, including safety precautions.
Details the procedure for weekly cleaning of the SPR® block, including opening the section and using cleaning solutions.
Describes the monthly cleaning process for the strip preparation tray, including opening and cleaning the tray and channels.
Outlines the monthly cleaning of reagent strip trays, including dismantling, cleaning channels, and reassembling.
Details the monthly cleaning of the spill tray, including removal, cleaning, and replacement.
Covers reassembling the strip preparation tray, powering on the module, and performing Quality Control VIDAS (QCV) tests.
Details decontamination of the VIDAS and the procedure for removing the front panel.
Details the weekly cleaning of the SPR® block, including opening the door and cleaning SPR sleeves.
Outlines monthly cleaning of reagent strip trays, including pulling out, cleaning channels, and pushing back.
Describes the monthly cleaning procedure for the spill tray, including removal, cleaning, and replacement.
Covers replacing the front panel and switching the analytical module back on after maintenance.
Details shutting down the computer and cleaning the screen using appropriate materials.
Covers cleaning the printer, replacing its ink cartridge, and cleaning the bar code reader window.
This chapter describes problems that may occur with the bar code reader and refers to the VIDAS PC User's Manual for further details.
Addresses common bar code reader issues like no light, unreadable codes, and error messages.
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