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70 ADVIA 2400 Operator’s Guide
i. Check the method reagents in the reagent trays:
(1) At the Menu Panel, select
Reagent
, then select
Reagent Inventory
.
(2) At the Reagent Inventory window, determine if any reagents need
replenishing.
(3) Replace any expired reagents.
IMPORTANT
Do not move reagent containers on RTT1 or RTT2 after a barcode scan has been
performed. This can cause erroneous results.
If the operator accidentally switches barcoded reagents (R1 reagent is loaded on
RTT-2 and R2 reagent is loaded on RTT-1) and performs a reagent barcode scan,
and error message displays to alert the operator.
j. Replace barcoded reagent containers as follows:
1. Place the reagent container(s) in any empty position.
2. For multiple reagent methods, place R1 on reagent tray 1, and place R2 on
reagent tray 2.
3. Load multiple containers for each reagent on one tray.
A maximum of 8 reagents can be loaded for the same method.
•
Replace nonbarcoded reagent containers as follows:
1. Place the reagent container(s) in the same position.
2. For multiple reagent methods, place R1 on reagent tray 1, and place R2 on
reagent tray.
You can load more than one container for each reagent. You must specify the
reagent at the System Test List window.
3. After replacing the reagent(s), you must establish the correct on-system
stability.
a. Minimize the Reagent Inventory window.
b. At the Menu Panel, select
Reagent
, then select
Reagent Container
Settings
.
c. At the Reagent Container Settings window, locate the replaced
nonbarcoded reagent.
d. Enter the correct reagent Exp. date in the form YYYYMMDD.
e. Select the
O
(Open) button to open the replaced reagent container and
initialize the Days Remaining counter.
NOTE:
If you replace only 1 of the reagents of a 2-reagent method and
the replaced reagent has a new lot number, the system alerts you that a
reagent pair does not exist. You should change both reagents at the same
time. If the 2 reagents that you replaced have new lot numbers, you must
re-calibrate the new set of reagents before you continue to run samples.