Siemens PFA-100 System - Duplicate Test or Two Test Types, Same Patient ID

8 Performing tests
PFA-100 System – Instruction Manual (US) – Version 1.0.1
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5. Remove the cassette carefully from the carousel: Holding the cassette
in one hand, remove the PFA test cartridge by gently pulling the bottom
of the PFA test cartridge toward you until it unsnaps.
6. Dispose of the PFA test cartridge in a suitable biohazard waste
container.
8.2.2 Duplicate test or two test types, same patient ID
To perform a duplicate test or two test types for the same patient ID,
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
number.
4. Press the softkey located next to Run Duplicate.
 The analyzer will start testing and display the processing stage of the
sample (incubation or performing testing sample A or sample B).
Duplicate When the testing is complete, the analyzer will print and display the results,
the CV% and a MEAN value along with the patient ID No. entered and the
test type.
Two Test Types When the testing is complete, the analyzer will print and display the results
along with the patient ID No. entered and the test types.
5. Remove the cassette carefully from the carousel: Holding the cassette
in one hand, remove the PFA test cartridge by gently pulling the bottom
of the PFA test cartridge toward you until it unsnaps.
6. Dispose of the PFA test cartridges in a suitable biohazard waste
container.
Run
Print Last Run
Menus
System Ready
Insert Sample(s)
Then Press Run
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Enter ID # For
Position A Then
Press Run or Run Duplicate
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Run
Run Duplicate
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