PFA-100 System – Instruction Manual (US) – Version 1.0.1
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8.2 Test request with patient ID number option enabled
If the Patient ID was enabled in the setup menu (refer to Chapter 7.2.4), the
system will prompt for entry of the patient ID number after Run was pressed
from the System Ready display.
8.2.1 Single test
To perform a single test, proceed as follows:
1. Press the softkey located next to Run on the System Ready display.
2. Use the numeric keypad or the optional barcode scanner to enter the
patient ID (maximum 12 characters).
3. To modify the patient ID, use the < key to erase it, then enter the correct
ID.
4. Press the softkey located next to Run.
The analyzer will start testing.
When the testing is complete, the analyzer will print and display the results
along with the patient ID No. entered and the test type.
False results due to mix-up of patient samples. This can lead to
incorrect diagnosis and the wrong medication being prescribed.
Death or serious injury to the patient can result.
• Make sure to enter the correct patient ID.
Note: If a patient ID No. is not entered before completion of the
incubation cycle (about 3.0 minutes), the analyzer will automatically
assign the next available consecutive number. This number will be
printed with the result.
Run
Print Last Run
Menus
System Ready
Insert Sample(s)
Then Press Run
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