Elecsys type The last digit of application no. is called generation and the host should handle
application no with taking generation into account.. If the host downloads an order
of TSH with application no. =10 and only a different generation of TSH (application
no.=11) is on board then cobas e 411 analyzer uses TSH (application no.=11) for
determination and sends back the result with application no.=11.
cobas type One host test code can be assigned to two or more test generations (e.g., TSH 0(10),
TSH 1(11)). In this case, the latest generation on board is the highest priority for
reagent pack selection.
Automatic dilution
Factor (Elecsys)
Automatic dilution
ration (cobas)
Pipetting volumes
1
st
dilution 2
nd
dilution
Sample volume Diluent volume
Diluted sample
volume
Diluent volume
0 1 No sample dilution
1 2 50 µL 50 µL - -
2 5 40 µL 160 µL - -
3 10 20 µL 180 µL - -
4 20 20 µL 180 µL 100 µL 100 µL
5 50 20 µL 180 µL 40 µL 160 µL
6 100 20 µL 180 µL 20 µL 180 µL
Table 17: Automatic dilution factor/ratio list