DxC Integrated Workstation In-Lab Training Manual
Page 62 of 101
Rev. A (June 2014)
Beckman Coulter Professional Development
DxI Only Racks
Racks defined as DxI Only are loaded on the DxI SPU.
DxI Rack Label
Sample Rack Type
Container Description
Low Volume
Sample Rack
(PN A56423)
Low Volume Sample Vessel
(DxI RV – PN 386167)
Maximum allowable volume= 500 µL
Dead volume = 60 µL
Additional Containers
Additional validated sample containers can be defined for use on DxC/UCTA only or DxI only.
A complete list of validated containers can be found in the
DxC Integrated Workstation
Instructions for Use Manual
.
Tips on Sample Preparation
Remove visible blood from the top of capped tubes with a cotton tipped applicator stick
moistened with DI water
Verify there are no bubbles in the samples
Verify that the bar code label is properly placed on the tube and is aligned so that it is
visible through the slot in the rack
Verify tubes are seated correctly in the appropriate rack
Use only validated sample containers in racks specified for their use
Use
the
UCTA Primary Tube Sample Template
(PN A50304) to verify samples meet
minimum and maximum volume requirements
Do not overfill insert cups
Sample Processing
Samples may be processed using various programming methods on the DxC Integrated
Workstation. Samples may be programmed at the LIS/HOST, at the Beckman Coulter Data
Manager, or at the workstation console. Samples may be processed with or without bar codes.
Use the flowcharts on the following pages to process samples based on sample volume,
programming and bar code availability.
Note: Additional programming features are available such as batch mode, rerun, off-line
dilution, serum index, manual ORDAC, etc. Detailed instructions for these options may be
found in the
DxC Integrated Workstation IFU
or the
UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical Systems
Reference Manual
.
Independent Mode Operations
The DxC Integrated Workstation is designed to allow the DxI analyzer or the DxC analyzer
to operate independently. For more information on independent mode operations refer to
the
DxC Integrated Workstation IFU
.
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