Roche Cedex Bio, Operator'S Manual

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Roche Diagnostics
A-32 Operator’s Manual · Version 3.1
2 Introduction to the instrument Cedex Bio System
Daily operation
Host connectivity The Cedex Bio instrument can be connected to an external laboratory information
system (LIS) and a host computer for downloading order information and uploading
results.
If the instrument is connected to a host system, the following setups can be
configured:
o
Downloading order information
When you identify a sample using the barcode scanner, the appropriate order
information is automatically assigned to the order on the system. (The order
information was downloaded previously.)
o
Performing host queries
When you identify a sample using the barcode scanner, a query is sent to the host,
asking for the order information of the sample in question. This information is
then downloaded to the
Cedex Bio instrument and automatically assigned to the
sample on the system.
o
Transmitting results
You can have results automatically transmitted to the host as soon as they are
accepted.
Routine orders Routine orders are normally defined on the Overview tab. The software guides you
through the process of assigning the tests to the sample and placing the sample tube
on the instrument.
STAT orders STAT (short turn around time) orders are handled in the same way as routine orders,
except that their tests are processed next, irrespective of the scheduling of routine
order tests.
Defining orders There must be at least one free sample tube position when defining an order. You are
guided by the software when ordering the tests and placing the samples.
There can be only one order for each test and sample.
Modifying orders The process for changing an order is similar to that of defining it. You first identify
the sample and then change the tests. You can change an order as long as its
processing has not yet started.
It is always possible to add a further test to an existing order.
Deleting orders At the end of a shift, you should delete all orders that are defined on the system. This
is to free storage space for the next shift. Deleting the orders is an integral part of the
End Shift wizard. (Deleting an order also deletes the corresponding sample results.)
You can export the data to a USB stick and store them on a computer.
Controlling the run Controlling the execution of test runs is done via the global action buttons.
Press to start the run.
Press to stop the run.