PFA-100 System – Instruction Manual (US) – Version 1.0.1
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5. Holding the cassette with PFA test cartridge(s) on a flat surface, pipette
800µL of sample into the smaller opening (sample reservoir opening) of
the PFA test cartridge.
6. Place the cassette with the PFA test cartridge(s) into the incubation
well(s) of the analyzer so that the cassette is flush to the carousel
surface. Do not apply pressure to the sample reservoir opening.
7. From the System Ready display, press the softkey located next to
Menus.
8. From the Menu display, press the numeric key 1 to select the Run
Control option.
9. Use the numeric keypad to enter the numeric portion of the lot number
of the PFA test cartridge being used (located on the PFA test cartridge
pouch and on the PFA test cartridge itself).
10. To modify the lot number, use the < key to erase it, then enter the correct
number.
Figure 9-2 Insert sample into PFA test cartridge
Insert sample
Note: To minimize the risk of trapping an air bubble, place the tip of the
pipette against one of the inside corners of the opening while slowly
pipetting in the sample.
Run
Print Last Run
Menus
System Ready
Insert Sample(s)
Then Press Run
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