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7.4.2 Take a cartridge out of the Cartridge Pouch from the Trueprep™ AUTO Universal Cartridge
Based Sample Prep Kit Cartridge pack. The pouch also contains one Elute Collection Tube
(ECT) for use at the end of extraction. Place the cartridge, after adding pre-treated sample
(sample + lysis reagent) into the sample chamber ( see procedure in corresponding Truenat™
pack insert), in the cartridge holder. Note the orientation of the cartridge is to be placed in picture
below.
Caution: Placing the cartridge in the wrong orientation will cause the cartridge holder to remain
open, and the cartridge will not be inserted in the device
Figure 9: Cartridge being placed in cartridge holder
7.4.3 Push the cartridge holder gently inwards to close it shut. Press the Start Button to proceed.
This is the start of the Trueprep™ AUTO sample preparation process. The reagents from the
bottles in the back will be automatically added to the cartridge based on the pre-programmed
protocol.
Figure 10: Cartridge placed in cartridge holder in correct orientation
7.4.4 Once the process is completed the device will give a beep sound with display message as below
COLLECT ELUTE
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