WALK AWAY/READ NOW Modes
Refer to the Sofia 2 User Manual
.
Sofia 2 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
2. Sofia 2 scans the Test Cassette periodically during the test development time.
Positive test results will be displayed between 3 and 15 minutes. Negative test
results will be displayed at 15 minutes.
The user first places the Test Cassette onto the counter or bench top for 15 minutes
(outside of Sofia 2). 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 2. In READ NOW Mode, Sofia 2 will scan and display the test
result within 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 integrated barcode scanner
or manually enter the data using the key pad.
NOTE
:
If you scan the wrong barcode, re-highlight the
field using the touchscreen on Sofia 2. The previous
one will be overwritten with the right barcode.
3.
Verify that the correct mode (WALK
AWAY or READ NOW) has been
selected. Press and open the Sofia
2 drawer.
4.
Insert the Test Cassette into the
drawer. Then gently close the drawer.
2.
Input the Patient ID and Order # (if applicable) with
the integrated barcode scanner or manually enter the
data using the key pad.
5.
Sofia 2 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 within 1 minute. See
Sofia 2 Interpretation of Results section.
Allow the test to develop for the FULL 15 minutes BEFORE placing it into Sofia 2.
Using Sofia 2
WALK AWAY Mode
READ NOW Mode
