Roche Diagnostics
Urisys 1100® · ≥5.7 · Operator's Manual · 9.0
38 8. Reading test strips
8.4 Fast Mode (for Serial Readings)
You can also perform serial readings provided that the
strips are dipped and incubated for about 45 seconds
outside the Urisys 1100
®
system.
• For this type of reading, FastMode should be
selected from the menu.
• Place the test strips on the Urisys 1100
®
system test
strip tray after allowing them to incubate for
approximately 45 seconds, pressing START to begin
each reading.
The reference pad is read immediately, followed by the
test pads on the test strip. Reading is complete after 30
seconds and the next sample number appears in the
display.
q When working in Fast Mode, ensure that you have a
foolproof system for matching sequence numbers to
samples.
Remarks: 1. Results obtained in Fast Mode are saved in memory
immediately; however, printing is deferred. Printout of
the whole series begins automatically following 60
seconds of inactivity. Check carefully whether all
sequence numbers have been printed out. If any
results are missing, press MEMORY > Print to
printout stored results.
2. When Fast Mode is selected, the analyzer continues to
operate in Fast Mode for the rest of the calendar day,
even if the analyzer is switched off and then on again.
3. Fast Mode is canceled as soon as the date is
automatically incremented.
WARNING:
When performing serial measurements in Fast
Mode, allow the strips to react for approximately 45
seconds before inserting them in the
Urisys 1100
®
system and pressing START. False-
low or false-negative results may be obtained for
some parameters if the reaction time is too short.
Likewise, false-high results may be obtained for
some parameters if the incubation time outside the
Urisys 1100
®
system is too long.