Reagent Load
Sorting Reagent Status
UniCel DxC Systems Instructions For Use A13914
Reagent Load/Calibration
October 2005
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Sorting Reagent Status
The order in which CC reagents are shown on the Reagent Status/Calibration Status
screen can vary according to operator selection.
Load/Unload Reagent
MC Reagents Information
The DxC System loads and unloads Modular Chemistries (MC) using the bar code
system. The reagent bar code information includes:
• Serial Number
• Lot Number
• Expiration Date
• Reagent Name
Level Sense Error
Level sense check failed to properly detect reagent in one
or more compartments.
n/a
Reagent status is not applicable for a chemistry (e.g., an
electrolyte chemistry).
Table 5.1
Reagent Status Messages
, continued
Message
Explanation
(2 of 2)
Step
Action
1
Select the Rgts/Cal icon from the menu bar.
2
Select Sort [F9]. A dialog box appears.
3
Select the sorting option in which the CC Chems should be shown.
• Position (on reagent carousel).
• Chemistry (Lists CC Chems alphabetically. The oldest cartridge is listed
on top, for multiple carts of the same Chem.)
• Days Left (onboard stability or expiration date, whichever comes first).
• Tests Left (number of tests left in cartridge).
• Cal Time Left (oldest Cal date listed first).
Note: The option selected will be shown in ascending order or alphabetical
order. Once the sorting option is selected, the sorting order will be retained
until the operation changes it.
