
epoc® Blood Analysis System with NXS Host Performing a Blood Test Using A Syringe Job Aid
This job aid will demonstrate how to retrieve and process a blood sample using a syringe on the epoc® Blood Analysis System with NXS Host.
epoc® with NXS Host Blood Analysis System Performing A Blood Test Using A Syringe Job Aid Sample Introduction Using A Syringe 1. Hold the syringe barrel vertically between fingertips and thumb 4 2. Using slight downward pressure, secure the syringe’s luer tip into the center recess of the Test Cards blood sample 1 entry port. Rotate the syringe up to ¼ turn to ensure a good seal 3. The operator should feel the syringe tip engage with the rubber seal of the Test Card entry port. Press the syringe 3 (1111/1111(11117" with enough downward force to engage the syringe tip with the blue rubber seal 2 4. While maintaining downward pressure, use the index finger of the other hand to steadily depress the syringe plunger with a single, smooth, continuous motion until prompted to stop. The Reader provides an audible beep and the Test Status Indicator flashes green indicating enough sample for analysis was received. The Host also displays sample acceptance Template Effective Date: 27 May 2019| HOOD05162003010284 1 Effective Date: 13-AUG-2020 | HOOD05162003116113 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2020 epoc® with NXS Host Blood Analysis System Performing A Blood Test Using A Syringe Job Aid Sample Introduction Using A Syringe 25-Jun-25 16:10 100% 25-Jun-25 16:11 100% 5. While the sample is being analyzed, enter the patient ID X Blood Test: Rdr2044 X Patient 12345 into the host. Once the information has been entered into Inject Sample Inject Sample the Host, a checkmark will be visible on the blue circle and 04:17 remaining 03:38 remaining Show me how Show me how the patient id is shown in the action bar. Patient ID can also be viewed in the Edit Test Details section of the software Edit Test Details V Edit Test Details V hide hide 6. Answer Yes or No to the hemodilution question and press Patient ID * Patient ID * confirm to proceed with the blood test Required to view re 12345 Choose select test in the software. Select the test panel 5 7. 12345 Select Hemodilution * 6 No from the list. Select the proper buttons to customize the Patient ID lookup timed out Select Hemodilution Clear test options. Select confirm once all information has been O Yes USE THIS ID TRY AGAIN entered O No Select Hemodilution * 8. Other patient information such as patient age, gender and Required to view results V Required fields completed height can be entered into the edit test details section. If Select Sample Type temperature correction is needed, that information can be Select tests + Select Sample Type entered into this area as well. Once complete, select close All in the software + Select tests 7 Enter patient information Patient temperature, age, gender, height All Template Effective Date: 27 May 2019| HOOD05162003010284 2 Effective Date: 13-AUG-2020 | HOOD05162003116113 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2020 epoc® with NXS Host Blood Analysis System 1 Performing A Blood Test Using A Syringe Job Aid 2 26-Jun-25 16:00 ¥ 100% Sample Introduction Using A Syringe Patient 12345 9. The host will display analyzing sample when the test is in process CLOSE & REPORT REJECT TRANSMIT RESULTS TEST 10. When the analysis is complete, the results will display on the host screen. If any data is missing, the missing required Gases+ data message will appear on the screen prompting the PH pCO2 po, CHCO2 7.069 67.2 96.3 19.4 operator to enter the missing data in order to view the test mmHg mmHg mmol/L results BE(ecf) BE(b) cSO, 11. Remove the test card once the results are displayed on the -10.8 -7.5 93.2 mmol/L mmol/L % host screen. Discard according to laboratory protocol 12. Select the close and transmit button to save the test data Chem+ and close the test window. Select the report results button Na+ K+ Ca++ CI- to document who the test results have been reported to. 114 2.2 1.40 80 mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L Select the reject test button to reject the results TCO, AGap AGapk Hct 20.5 14 17 <10 mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L % Edit Test Details show Template Effective Date: 27 May 2019| HOOD05162003010284 3 Effective Date: 13-AUG-2020 | HOOD05162003116113 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2020 SIEMENS Healthineers Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator's Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Copyright © Siemens Healthcare GmbH 2025 Siemens Healthineers Headquarters Siemens Healthcare GmbH Henkestr. 127 91052 Erlangen, Germany Telephone: +49 9131 84-0 siemens.com/healthineers Template Effective Date: 27 May 2019| HOOD05162003010284 4 Effective Date: 13-AUG-2020 | HOOD05162003116113 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2020
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