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General| Display | Touchscreen LCD |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB, Ethernet |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Test Type | HbA1c |
| Sample Type | Whole blood |
| Sample Volume | 1 µL |
| Test Time | 6 minutes |
| Operating Temperature | 15°C to 32°C |
| Storage Temperature | 2°C to 30°C |
| Measured Components | Hemoglobin A1c |
| Measurement Ranges | 4% to 15% HbA1c |
| Operating Humidity | 10-80% (non-condensing) |
Purpose and application of the DCA Vantage system.
Description of the system's functional areas and components.
Information about the system's user interface, screens, and navigation.
Explanation of system menus, recall, and system operations.
Procedures for installing the DCA Vantage system hardware and unpacking.
Connecting external devices like printers and barcode readers.
System software setup and configuration of connectivity.
Managing system access and operator profiles.
Step-by-step guide for running HbA1c and Microalbumin/Creatinine tests.
Displaying, printing, sending, and editing test results.
Information on system calibration process and procedures for HbA1c/Microalbumin.
Accessing and viewing stored calibration data.
Importance of QC and procedures for collecting control specimens.
Steps for running control tests and troubleshooting errors.
Configuring reminders for QC tests with new reagent lots.
Schedule and procedures for routine cleaning and powering off the system.
Cleaning barcode readers, exterior, and replacing air filters.
Performing optical and system tests for performance checks.
Explanations of system messages, error codes, and their resolutions.
Common system issues and their corrective actions.
Exporting, restoring, saving, and deleting system data.
Setting patient data entry, units, and HbA1c reference ranges.
Adjusting user corrections and configuring general system settings.
Guidelines for handling laboratory biohazards and preventing contamination.
Safety precautions for barcode readers and electromagnetic emissions.
Legal details, warranty, and installation information recording.
How to contact technical support for assistance.
Lists of available accessory items and replacement parts.
Explanation of symbols used on the system, packaging, and user interface.
Physical, environmental, and electrical specifications for system operation.
Calculation methods for HbA1c and GFR, including reporting units.
Barcode specs, symbologies, installation, and testing procedures.
Information on Ethernet/Serial connections and automatic data transmission to LIS.
Definitions of hardware, software terms, and acronyms used in the manual.
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