WALK AWAY/READ NOW Modes
Refer to the Sofia User Manual
.
Sofia may be set to two different modes (WALK AWAY and READ NOW). The procedures for each mode are described below.
In WALK AWAY Mode, the user
immediately
inserts the Test Cassette into Sofia.
Sofia will automatically time the test development, and the results will be
displayed in 15 minutes.
The user places the Test Cassette onto the counter or bench top for 15 minutes (outside of
Sofia). The user manually times this development step. The Test Cassette MUST remain on
the bench for 15 minutes to get an accurate result. Then, the user inserts the Test Cassette
into Sofia. In READ NOW Mode, Sofia will scan and display the test result in 1 minute.
Note:
Results will remain stable for an additional 15 minutes after the recommended
development time of 15 minutes.
RUN TEST
1.
Input the User ID with the barcode scanner or enter
the data using the key pad.
NOTE
:
If you scan the wrong barcode, use the Arrow
Keys on Sofia to re-highlight the field and simply
rescan using the correct barcode. The previous one will
be overwritten with the right barcode.
3.
Press Start Test and the Sofia drawer will
open.
4.
Verify that the correct mode (WALK
AWAY or READ NOW) has been selected.
Insert the Test Cassette into the drawer.
Then gently close the drawer.
2.
Input the Patient ID or Order # with the barcode
scanner or enter the data using the key pad.
5.
Sofia will start automatically and display the progress. In WALK AWAY
Mode, the test results will be displayed in
approximately 15 minutes. In READ NOW
Mode, the test results will be displayed in
1 minute. See Sofia Interpretation of
Results section.
Allow the test to develop for the FULL 15 minutes BEFORE placing it into Sofia.
WALK AWAY Mode
READ NOW Mode
Using Sofia
