Hologic Panther System - System Capacities and Throughput; Table 12. Panther System Dead Space Volume Requirements; Table 13. System Capacities and Throughput

Panther System
®
Operator’s Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
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Specifications and Requirements
μL, plus the dead space volume of 200 μL. See the appropriate Aptima package
insert for more information.
Tube/Specimen Type Dead Space Volume Required
Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube 1300 μL
Aptima Urine Specimen Transport
Tube – Urine specimens
1300 μL or 700 µL*
Swab Specimen Transport Tube –
Unisex swab specimens
1300 μL
Swab Specimen Transport Tube –
Vaginal swab specimens
1300 μL
Cervical Specimen Collection and
Transport specimens
1300 μL
Multitest Swab Transport Tube 1300 μL
Primary Collection Tube – Plasma or
serum
700 μL**
Specimen Aliquot Tube (SAT) –
Plasma or serum
200 μL
*Dead space volume differs depending on assay. Refer to the appropriate assay
package insert for dead space volume requirements.
**1.2 mL above the pellet.
Table 12. Panther System Dead Space Volume Requirements
System Capacities and Throughput
Assay Reagent Kits Up to 4 assay reagent kits at a time
Universal Fluids Fluid Kit A and B – 2,000 tests
Sample Racks
Up to 15 tubes per rack, up to 8 racks (120
tubes)
Table 13. System Capacities and Throughput