Panther System
®
Operator’s Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
10
Compliance and Safety
Reagent Warnings
l Do not load any reagents into the Panther System that have not been
approved for use in the Panther System.
l Do not top off reagent bottles. The Panther System will recognize and
reject bottles that have been topped off. Discard unused reagents
according to laboratory policies.
l Inspect all packaged reagents for damage and expiration before use.
Do not use if damaged or expired.
l Always prepare a clean work surface before preparing reagents.
l Avoid contaminating the reagents with specimens.
l Do not spill reagents. Accidental reagent spills may result in instrument
errors and/or decrease in reagent test count.
l Inspect reagents for undissolved particles, bubbles, or foam before
loading them onto the Panther System.
l Avoid creating foam when resuspending and mixing reagents. Do not
use reagents with foam in the Panther System. If more than a trace
amount of foam is visible, do not use the reagent. Foam impairs the
level-sensing mechanism of the pipettors.
l Handle all reagents according to the instructions in the applicable
package insert and as outlined in this manual. Exercise caution when
opening reagents.
l Probe and Promoter Reagents and reconstituted Probe and Promoter
Reagents are photosensitive. Do not store Probe or Promoter Reagent
where they could be exposed to direct light.
l If refrigerated, allow the previously reconstituted solutions to reach room
temperature before use.
l Always use a new cap when recapping a reagent bottle.
l Reagents should be prepared in a dedicated template free work space,
away from the sample preparation area. Keep specimens, controls, and
calibrators away from the reagent preparation area.
l Failure to properly prepare reagents may adversely affect test results.
l Avoid touching the tops of open reagents during preparation and
loading.
l To ensure accurate test results, follow all instructions in the appropriate
assay package insert.
Fluid Warnings
l Do not load any fluids into the Panther System that have not been
approved for use in the Panther System.
l Inspect all fluids for damage before use. Do not use if damaged.
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