Panther System
®
Operator’s Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
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Using this Manual
l Specimens—Clinical material collected from a patient, where the collection
method is either a swab, urine, blood, or other alternative specimen type, placed
in an appropriate specimen transport system for testing on the Panther System.
l Samples—Represents a more generic term to describe any material for testing
on the Panther System (e.g., specimens, controls, and calibrators).
Acronyms/Abbreviations
Abbreviation/
Acronym Definition
AE Acridinium Ester
Amp Amplification
ANSI American National Standards Institute
COP Communication and Organization Processor
DI Deionized
DKA Dual Kinetic Assay
DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EQC External Quality Control
HPA Hybridization Protection Assay
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IUO Investigational Use Only
IVD In Vitro Diagnostics
LIS Laboratory Information System
LLD Liquid Level Detection
Mag Wash Magnetic Wash Station