3M™ Rapid Detection Reader | Performing an Assay |
Performing an Assay
WARNING!
To reduce risk to the operator:
∙Observe local protocols and appropriate precautions in the collection, handling, and disposal of specimens.
CAUTION.
∙When entering data via the CM touch screen (e.g., Sample/Patient/User ID), enter characters one at a time as failure to do so may result in erroneous data entry.
∙Be familiar with all of the instructions in the Test Kit Package Insert including Warnings and Precautions prior to performing an assay.
Using Lot Cards
The Lot Card provides lot specific information and the expiration date for each Test Kit and is only required to be read once for each Test Kit lot. Prior to performing any assay, insert the Lot Card for that Test Kit lot into the Lot Card Insertion Slot (Figure 2). The CM can store information from 50 different Test Kit lots. If the maximum is exceeded, the oldest entry is overwritten.
CAUTION.
To avoid damaging the Lot Card:
∙Do not touch the contact pads on the Lot Card.
∙Store the Lot Card in the
To use the Lot Card:
1.Remove the Lot Card from the
2.Hold the Lot Card so that the arrow is on the top side and pointing away.
3.Insert the Lot Card, contact end first, into the slot located on the front of the CM.
4.The display provides status messages: Reading Lot Card, Complete, Lot ID: XXX, Remove Lot Card.
5.Remove Lot Card and store in its original pouch.
6.If an error message is displayed, or if there is no response to insertion of a lot card, refer to the Troubleshooting Section.
7.Keep the Lot Card for the life of the Test Kit.
Starting an Assay
NOTE: The default setting of the 3M Rapid Detection Reader does not require an Operator ID or password. These login requirements can be edited via the Edit Operator settings menu or RCU (See Managing Settings). If using default settings, Figure 6 will not appear.
If the following Liquid Quality Control warnings 
or 
appear, refer to Running Quality Control.
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