ITC IRMA TruPoint Blood Analysis System - Manual (Page 37)

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displayed). Go to step 7 if cartridge not yet inserted or step 13 if
cartridge has been inserted.
5. b. If the analyzer was powered “on” by cartridge insertion, the Select
Product Type or Scan cartridge bar code screen appears following
insertion.
Note:
• If the QC Lockout option is “on”, and lockout requirements have not
been met, a lockout message will display. Refer to Section 2- QC
Lockout for details.
Select Product Type
6. Highlight the desired product type and press
next . The Insert Cartridge screen displays. If a
cartridge was already inserted to initiate the
test, go to step 11.
Note:
• If only one product type was established in TEST SETTINGS/Product
Setup, the Product Type screen will not be displayed. The analyzer will
assume that the product is the same type as was established in TEST
SETTINGS/Product Setup. See Section 7-Product Setup.
Open Cartridge Package
7. Check the expiration date on the cartridge package. The analyzer will not
allow testing with expired cartridges.
Note:
• If an expired cartridge is inserted into IRMA
TruPoint, the Lot expired message will display,
and the test cannot proceed. Remove expired
cartridge, and initiate a new test with an in-date
cartridge. If the wrong lot was selected on
the Verify Information screen, press ok to return to the Verify Information
screen and press edit to enter or select the correct cartridge lot.
8. Remove the cartridge from the package and retain the package until
cartridge information is verified.
Remove Tape and Insert Cartridge into Analyzer
9. Remove the protective tape from
the cartridge leads (if applicable).
Figure 2-4