PFA-100 System – Instruction Manual (US) – Version 1.0.1
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2. Snap the PFA test cartridge into position A (left position) of the cassette.
When running duplicates or two tests:
3. Place a second PFA test cartridge into position B (right position).
The analyzer will automatically determine the PFA test cartridge type
before testing the sample.
False results due to mix-up of patient samples.
Death or serious injury to the patient can result.
• Make sure to assign the PFA test cartridge position to the correct
patient.
Infection by contaminated samples and PFA test cartridges.
Death or serious injury can result.
• All blood samples and blood components must be treated as potential
sources of infection.
• All used PFA test cartridges must be treated as potential sources of
infection.
• These items must be handled in accordance with good laboratory
practices using appropriate precautions.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn when inserting or
removing PFA test cartridges from the analyzer.