3M™ Rapid Detection Reader Running Quality Control
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Do not use excessive force when inserting the Test Cartridge. The TM will guide the Cartridge
into place.
Once the Cartridge Inserted message clears, the previous screen is displayed and the active port
icon shows a timer that counts up until sample flow is detected, then counts down until the
assay is complete.
NOTE: Touching Run Assay or Run LQC will start another assay/LQC and the test sequence
will begin again using a different available port. The assay progress can be checked by touching
the port icon. Touch Exit to return to the previous screen.
6. When an assay is completed, the corresponding port icon displays and the Test Cartridge
is ejected. Touch the icon to view the test details.
7. Remove the Test Cartridge and discard according to local hazardous waste policy.
LQC Icons
Icon Meaning
LQC will be due shortly. Appears when the LQC timer for an assay has less than the
user defined % of time remaining until lockout.
LQC has expired for one or more assays. If icon is
displayed, the Assay Status Warnings screen
(Figure 11) will display upon touching the Run Assay
button. Touch Continue if the desired assay is not
listed.
A limited number of overrides can be configured via
the RCU. If overrides are available, touch Continue
to override lock out (i.e., perform a patient test after
LQC is due). The decision to use an Override will be
confirmed (Figure 12). Once all overrides have been
used, LQC must be performed prior to any further
patient testing. If an assay with no overrides is
inserted into the TM, an LQC Overdue, Assay
Locked warning will display and the assay will be
aborted.
Figure 11. Assay Status Warnings
Figure 12. Override Confirmation
NOTE: These warnings are display only and are not selectable. To determine the assay(s) for
which LQC is due, view the LQC – Assay List (Figure 9).
NOTE: If there is more than one level of LQC defined for an assay, and LQC has expired for this
assay, the LQC timer will be reset to the time at which the earliest LQC level passes in the set.
e.g.: Two levels of QC are required, Level 2 passes LQC but Level 1 fails; once Level 1 is
repeated and passes, the "Time to Expiry" column in the LQC menu will display the count down
from the time when Level 2 passed.