Reagent Information window

Use this window to review and edit reagent information, such as on-system stability, calibration frequency, and fill volumes for barcoded reagents and to enter information for non-barcoded reagents.

The Reagent Inventory and Reagent Container Setting windows use this information.

Using the Reagent Information window

  1. Log on as supervisor or tech_manager.

  2. At the Menu Panel, select Reagent, then select Reagent Information.

The Reagent Information window lists all tests defined for the system.

·   Assay Name is the test method name.

·   R-Code is the reagent code for each Siemens barcoded reagent container or a 5 digit user defined code for non-barcoded reagents.

·   Days Remaining specifies the on-system reagent stability.

·   Comment is a user entered remark or reminder.

·   Cal Interval is the number of days that a method is calibrated to run.

note

For barcoded reagents, this information is preset to Siemens guidelines. If this field displays a 0, no Cal Interval Days value shows in the Reagent Inventory window. The operator has an option to modify this filed.

·   R1 and R2 Fill Volume are the fill volume in mL for reagent containers R1 and R2.

NOTE

For user defined methods, the Assay Name, R-code, Days Remaining and R1-R2 Fill Volume must be entered correctly.

After system installation, all default information for Siemens defined methods displays in this window.

  1. Update information in this window as follows:

  1. Select in the field you want to change and enter the new information.

  2. At the Save Reagent Information window, select Save.

  3. Select OK.

  4. Close the window.