Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 600, Instructions For Use Manual

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CHAPTER 6
Sample Programming and Processing
Overview
Introduction
Sample programming provides the ability to identify samples, select tests to run, describe samples,
and designate how to run samples. Samples are programmed through a host computer, Laboratory
Information System (LIS), or at the analyzer. The minimum information required to save a sample
program includes:
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a Sample ID or
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a rack and position assignment
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and one test selection
Test selections are assigned by use of panels or by selection of individual tests.
NOTE
The system can run only 50 chemistries per Sample ID at one time (for example, for a QC Sample). If
you program more than 50 tests for a Sample ID, the additional tests will cause an INCOMPLETE status
for the Sample ID.
Samples may be described and defined through use of the Sample Type, Sample Comment, Patient
ID, and Patient Demographics functions. The Sample Options feature allows modification of the
sample replicates, modification of the test replicates, entry of an off-line dilution factor, select/
deselect serum index, and programming of a manual ORDAC. A sample can be designated as a
Control sample or as a STAT for priority processing. Samples can also be programmed in a batch,
rerun, and cleared. A Load List that shows pending tests can be requested, as needed. After samples
are programmed, they are placed on the autoloader for processing.
Color is used to indicate if the chemistry is not runnable or if the chemistry is set for manual ORDAC.
Refer to Selecting Tests,
Chemistry Identifiers in this chapter.
These features are described in more detail in the following sections.