Siemens Clinitek Advantus - Hardware Overview; User Interface; Testing and Printing Areas

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The Clinitek
Advantus system is inten
ded for professional use in a
laboratory
environment only
. T
ests performed using the Clinitek
Advantus system are
intended for
in vitro
diagnostic use. As with all diagnostic tests, a definitive
clinical diagnosis should not be based on the results of a
single test, but
should only be made by the physician after
all clinical and laboratory findings
have been evaluated.
Hardware Overview
User Interface
By default, int
eraction with the
Clinitek
Advantus analyzer i
s via an integrate
d
touch screen. Messages,
options, and requests for information display
, and
responses are made by touching the appropriate key symbol on
the screen.
Y
ou can also use a
computer keyboard or a handheld barcode reader to
interact with the analyzer
. Some analyzer screens may not
accept input from
these devices.
Test
ing and
Printing Areas
All testing t
akes place on the fixed pla
tform.
The fixed platform consists of 3 sections: the strip loading station, the
incubation/read station, and the waste bin. Strips are placed on
the strip
loading station. The push bar moves
the strips to the
incubation/read station,
where they are tested. When testing is
complete, the strips drop into the
waste bin.
CAUTION
Do not use anything hard or
pointed on the touch screen. It may
damage the screen.