Beckman Coulter Power Express Aliquot, Instructions For Use Manual

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CHAPTER 1
Power Express Aliquot Module Description
Introduction
The Aliquot module transfers a sample from a primary sample tube into an aliquot sample
tube. The system can then simultaneously route the primary and aliquot sample tubes to
outlet racks or analyzers.
The determination for creating aliquots and processing add-on tests takes place at the
initial Inlet bar code reader, when the sample tube is introduced on the line, even if the
aliquots will be made after analysis by the connected instrument.
Once the aliquot determination phase is over, the tests are assigned to the primary or one
of the pre-determined aliquots, if possible.
Power Express Aliquot Module Key Features
Key Features
The Aliquot module:
• Transfers a portion of a sample from a primary sample tube into a maximum of nine
separate aliquot sample tubes, each with a bar code label, which can run on more than
one analyzer at the same time
• Assigns to aliquot sample tubes the primary sample ID followed by a decimal from 1 to
9, or uses an LIS-assigned sample ID
• Automatically prints and applies aliquot tube bar code labels (decreasing the
possibility of incorrect labels). Labels can be printed according to content as described
in CLSI AUTO 12-A including content, layout, fonts and label orientation. Not all
aspects of CLSI AUTO 12-A are included. For further information, please contact your
Beckman Coulter representative.
• With Cennexus, supports user-defined parameters for test volume, analyzer or rack
dead volume, and primary and aliquot sample tube sorting priority
• With Cennexus, supports user-defined test storage volume and single or pooled
storage tube allocation modes
• Detects serum/plasma volume
• Automatically creates aliquot tubes based on tests assigned to rack/subsection and
connected analyzers
• Supports user-defined parameters for aliquot tube bar code labels
• Detects red cell layer (clots)
• Displays aliquot tube status
• Automatically routes primary and aliquot sample tubes on a common track
• Tracks residual primary sample tube volume for storage and retest
• Routes aliquot tubes to analyzers or Outlet racks
• Creates aliquots before or after primary tube is routed to the connected analyzers,
based on system configuration.
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