Performing a STAT TestPerforming a STAT Test
Use this procedure to run a STAT test when using a loadlist. After the STATUse this procedure to run a STAT test when using a loadlist. After the STAT
test the analyzer will continue testing specimens from the loadlist.test the analyzer will continue testing specimens from the loadlist.
The SEQ # shown is The SEQ # shown is
the next number available after the end of the the next number available after the end of the
The result is The result is
printed when the STAprinted when the STA
complete. The analyzercomplete. The analyzer
displays any confirmatory or displays any confirmatory or
microscopic flags from the microscopic flags from the
The next test is allocated the SEQ # which follows the number used for theThe next test is allocated the SEQ # which follows the number used for the
STAT test just completed.STAT test just completed.
Cancelling a RunCancelling a Run
if you need to stop if you need to stop
the run before all readings are complete.the run before all readings are complete.
ou can cancel the entire run ou can cancel the entire run
or only the last strip placed on or only the last strip placed on
the platform.the platform.
If the you cancel the entire run, If the you cancel the entire run,
all strips on the platform are movedall strips on the platform are moved
immediately to the waste bin. No results are reported. No SEQ immediately to the waste bin. No results are reported. No SEQ
# is assigned# is assigned
for any strip that was not for any strip that was not
read at both readheads before Stop Run wasread at both readheads before Stop Run was
ou must retest ou must retest
all the specimens for all the specimens for
all cancelled strips.all cancelled strips.
If only the last strip is cancelled, the run coIf only the last strip is cancelled, the run co
ntinues and you can test a new stripntinues and you can test a new strip
using the same SEQ #.using the same SEQ #.
Do not use a reagent Do not use a reagent
strip other than the selected primary orstrip other than the selected primary or
alternative reagent strip. Only use Siemens Diagnostics brandalternative reagent strip. Only use Siemens Diagnostics brand
reagent strips. Use of other strips may cause reagent strips. Use of other strips may cause
erroneous results.erroneous results.