Siemens ADVIA 2400 - Loading patient samples on the optional universal rack handler

Operating the System 77
d. Using barcode labels with a sample cup, insert the sample cup into a sample tube
that has the correct label.
You can use Ezee Nest cups in primary sample tubes.
CAUTION
Make sure that all sample containers (including tube-cup combinations) are defined
at the System Specification Settings window to avoid probe crashes.
6. Replace the sample tray if it was removed in step 3 and press down on the locking
pins to secure the tray.
7. Replace the sample tray evaporation cover.
CAUTION
Seat the STT cover within the two alignment pins. The dilution probe access holes
must be at the back, and the arrow labels must be aligned next to each other to avoid
probe crashes.
Loading patient samples on the optional universal rack handler
BIOHAZARD
LASER WARNING
Wear personal protective
equipment.
Use universal precautions.
Only field personnel trained by
Siemens should access laser assemblies.
IMPORTANT
Define container types for use on either the universal rack handler (LAS) or the onboard
sample tray (STT).
When you use the same sample rack on the rack handler and on an ADVIA Centaur
system, select allowable tube sizes from the table below. You must use the same tube size
for every tube in a rack.
Tube Type Size Manufacturer Description
Ht+Sample cup
Hitachi
13 x 38 Hitachi Conical bottom in 16 x 15 round
bottom holder
Small transfer 12 x 75 Various Round bottom
Large transfer 16 x 100 Various Round bottom
Because the aspiration positions for the rack handler and the sample tray may be at
different heights, each container type must be defined separately in each sampling mode,
LAS, or STT. That is, if the same container is to be used on the rack handler and the
sample tray, it has to be defined as two different container types, one for LAS and one for
STT. The system defaults to container set #1 when a container is not specified with the
host workorder.