Atellica® CI Analyzer Reagent Management Online Training

Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Main Scene ? Master Template HILS2218 | Effective Date: 25 Mar 2022 Atellica® CI Analyzer Reagent Management Online Training This online training supports both your initial learning and journey on becoming an Atellica® Solution operator. We will cover routine operation tasks that you will need to perform during your first 30 days operating the system. Check reagent needs 1 Scan MC TDEF barcodes Load/unload reagents Check reagent inventory 3 4 2 Describe reagent handling 5 Welcome Welcome to the Atellica® CI Analyzer Reagent Management Online Training. This online training supports both your initial learning and journey on becoming an Atellica® Solution Operator. We will cover routine operation tasks that you will need to perform during your first thirty days operating the system. Reagent Needs Tile Alerts you that reagents need to be loaded Reagent Needs Screen Provides a list of the reagents that need to be loaded Click below to learn more. ? Check Reagent Needs When How ? Helpful Hint For more information, refer to Checking Supply and Reagent Needs Workflow on the Atellica® Solution on PEPconnect. Check Reagent Needs The reagent needs tile and screen provide information on reagents that need to be loaded. Click below to learn when and how to check reagent needs. Continue Continue Please review both tasks using the buttons on this slide below before proceeding to the next section. ? Test Your Knowledge Congratulations! You just finished: Check Reagent Needs To ensure you are “On Target to become an Atellica Solution Operator” please click the practice button below to perform a quick exercise to test your knowledge. Practice Test your Knowledge - Check Reagent Needs Congratulations, you just finished Check Reagent Needs. Please click the practice button below to perform a quick exercise to test your knowledge. Reagent Overview screen Provides a detailed status of onboard and in use reagents Click below to learn more. ? Review Reagent Inventory When and How Helpful Hint For more information, refer to the Reviewing Reagent Inventory on the Atellica® CI Analyzer Job Aid, available on PEPconnect. ? Review Reagent Inventory You can check reagent inventory by using the Reagent Overview screen, which provides a detailed status of onboard and in use reagent wells. The screen is intended to be used as needed to find details for a reagent. Click below to learn when and how to review reagent inventory. Continue Continue Please review when and how to review reagent inventory using the button on this slide below before proceeding to the next section. ? Test Your Knowledge Congratulations! You just finished: Review Reagent Inventory To ensure you are “On Target to become an Atellica Solution Operator” please click the practice button below to perform a quick exercise to test your knowledge. Practice Test your Knowledge - Review Reagent Inventory Congratulations, you just finished Review Reagent Inventory. Please click the practice button below to perform a quick exercise to test your knowledge. ? Master Curve and Test Definition (MC TDEF) Barcodes: Found in Document Library Can have 1 or more 2D barcodes on the sheet Click below to learn more. Scan MC TDEF Barcodes When How Helpful Hint For more information, refer to the Scanning MC TDEF Barcodes on the Atellica® Solution Job Aid, available on PEPconnect. ? Scan MC TDEF Barcodes Master Curve Test Definition barcodes contain the Master Curve and Test Definitions for each lot of IM reagent. The Master Curve is needed when the system evaluates calibration results, and the test definition contains the parameters for the assay. The MC TDEF barcodes can be found in Document Library. There may be one or more 2D barcodes on each barcode sheet. Click below to learn when and how to scan these barcodes. Continue Continue Please review both tasks using the buttons on this slide below before proceeding to the next section. ? Test Your Knowledge Congratulations! You just finished: Scan MC TDEF Barcodes To ensure you are “On Target to become an Atellica Solution Operator” please click the practice button below to perform a quick exercise to test your knowledge. Practice Test your Knowledge - Scan MC TDEF Barcodes Congratulations, you just finished Scan MC TDEF Barcodes. Please click the practice button below to perform a quick exercise to test your knowledge. The CI Analyzer uses both: IM reagents CH reagents Click below to learn more. ? Load/Unload Reagents When and How Helpful Hint For more information, refer to Loading and Unloading Reagents on the Atellica® CI Analyzer Video, available on PEPconnect. ? Load/Unload Reagents You can load and unload IM and CH reagent packs. Click below to learn when and how to load reagents. Continue Continue Please review loading reagents using the button on this slide below before proceeding to the next section. When YOU will Need to Load/Unload Reagents YOU will have to load/unload IM and CH reagent packs in the following instances: Note: Select the X at the top of the page to return back to the course. Unload reagents when a reagent has expired or is empty. Load reagents to supply your inventory. More Information When an IM reagent is ready to be unloaded, the status light on the IM reagent compartment will be blinking blue. When a CH reagent is expired or empty, it will automatically be sent to the CH reagent drawer. More Information The Reagent Needs tile will be red when reagent needs to be loaded. How YOU Can Load/Unload Reagents Note: Select the X at the top of the page to return back to the course. Play NOW please click on the play button below to see a video on: “How YOU can load/unload IM and CH reagents” Helpful Hint For more information, refer to Loading and Unloading Reagents on the Atellica® CI Analyzer Video, available on PEPconnect. ? Test Your Knowledge Congratulations! You just finished: Load/Unload Reagents To ensure you are “On Target to become an Atellica Solution Operator” please click the practice button below to perform a quick exercise to test your knowledge. Practice Test your Knowledge - Load/Unload Reagents Congratulations, you just finished Load and Unload IM and CH Reagent Packs. Please click the practice button below to perform a quick exercise to test your knowledge. Proper reagent handling is important for: Consistency Accuracy Click below to learn more. ? Reagent Handling CH Reagents IM Reagents Helpful Hint For more information, refer to Reagent Handling on the Atellica® CI Analyzer Job Aid, available on PEPconnect. ? Describe Reagent Handling Proper handling and storage of reagent packs is important for consistent and accurate results. Click below to learn about reagent handling for CH and IM reagents. Continue Continue Please review both tasks using the buttons on this slide below before proceeding to the next section. ? Test Your Knowledge Congratulations! You just finished: Describe Reagent Handling To ensure you are “On Target to become an Atellica Solution Operator” please click the practice button below to perform a quick exercise to test your knowledge. Practice Test your Knowledge - Describe Reagent Handling Congratulations, you just finished Describe Reagent Handling. Please click the practice button below to perform a quick exercise to test your knowledge. ? Course Review Congratulations. You have completed the Atellica® CI Analyzer Reagent Management Online Training. Select the numbered buttons below to review the material before proceeding to the final assessment. Describe Reagent Handling Load Unload Reagents Review Reagent Inventory Check Reagent Needs 1 1 2 2 2 Scan MC TDEF barcodes 3 3 4 4 5 5 Course Review Describe Reagent Handling CH Reagents CH assays use 1, 2, or 3 reagents and most CH reagent packs contain 2 wells Wells have separate onboard stability CH reagents are packaged in: Single packs, Paired packs, or Kitted packs There are 4 CH supplies that are packaged in reagent packs: WBA, RPC1, RPC2, and RPC4 IM Reagents IM assays use Primary and Ancillary reagents Ancillary reagents include probe washes, sample diluents, releasing agents IM Reagents are packaged in Single packs or Kitted packs Remove and store reagents if shutting down the IM reagent compartment refrigeration for longer than 4 hours or if there will be a power outage for longer than 5 minutes When reloading primary reagents, manually mix to re-suspend the particles Refer to the Instructions for Use (IFU) for the Preparation, Storage, and Stability instructions. Scan MC TDEF Barcodes Master Curve and Test Definition (MC TDEF) Barcodes: Found in Document Library Can have 1 or more 2D barcodes on the insert When: MC TDEF barcodes must be scanned before a new lot of IM reagent is loaded on the system The barcodes cannot be scanned while the system is processing samples or performing maintenance How: Navigate to the IM Test Definition screen and select Scan Barcode Scan the 2D barcodes. The barcode scanner audio confirms successful scans Select OK to save the master curve and test definition Load/Unload Reagents Reagent Loading screen Used to view the status on onboard reagents and determine if the CH reagent drawer is unlocked CH Reagents Open the CH reagent drawer Insert up to 4 reagent packs and then close the drawer IM Primary Reagents Manually mix the reagent pack Open the primary reagent compartment drawer and pull out the reagent holder Insert the barcoded end of the reagent first. Ensure the pack fits correctly on the tab Push the reagent holder back completely and close the reagent compartment door completely IM Ancillary Reagents Open the ancillary reagent compartment drawer and pull out the reagent holder Place the pack on the holder. Ensure the pack fits correctly on the tab Push the reagent holder back completely and close the reagent compartment door completely Review Reagent Inventory Reagent Overview screen Provides a detailed status of onboard and in use reagents Used when troubleshooting, for example, if you need to know the lot number or onboard stability remaining for a reagent pack For CH reagents, information is displayed for each well When removing an IM reagent from the system, first navigate to the Reagent Overview screen and select the Unload button. This allows in process tests to complete before removal. Check Reagent Needs Reagent Needs Tile When the tile is green, it means there aren’t any reagents that need your attention When the tile is red, it means that one or more reagents are running low or need attention The tile turns red based on a threshold value that you can configure The number in the tile tells you how many reagents need your attention Reagent Needs Screen Provides a list of the reagents that need to be loaded You can add items to your cart to create a list for retrieving the reagents you need from the storage location Disclaimer 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. 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IM Primary Reagents Question 1 of 5 Before loading, which type of reagent packs need to be mixed to resuspend the particles in the reagent? IM Ancillary Reagents CH Reagents Multiple Choice Refer to the IFU for instructions on CH reagent preparation. Refer to the IFU for instructions on ancillary reagent preparation. Select the best answer. ? The barcodes are scanned from the IM Test Definition screen. Question 2 of 5 Which of the following is TRUE regarding scanning MC TDEF barcodes? MC TDEF barcodes are included in each CH assay reagent kit. The barcodes can be scanned while the system is processing samples. Multiple Choice The barcodes cannot be scanned while the system is processing samples or performing maintenance. MC TDEF barcodes are found in Document Library for each IM assay. Select the best answer. ? When shutting down the IM reagent compartment refrigeration for longer than 4 hours Question 3 of 5 When should the IM reagents be removed from the system and stored? When the system is in Stop mode When performing monthly maintenance Multiple Choice Reagents do NOT need to be removed when performing monthly maintenance. Reagents do NOT need to be removed when the system is in STOP mode. Select the best answer. ? Reagent Overview Question 4 of 5 Which screen provides a detailed status of onboard and in use reagents? Test Definition Reagent Needs Multiple Choice The Reagent Needs screen provides a list of the reagents that need to be loaded. The IM Test Definition screen is used to scan MC TDEF barcodes. Select the best answer. ? When one or more of your reagents are running low, the tile will be red. Question 5 of 5 Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Reagent Needs tile? The threshold value for when the tile changes color is fixed at 20% of the total reagent volume and cannot be changed. The number in the tile tells you how many reagents are onboard. Multiple Choice The number in the tile tells you how many reagents need your attention. Your lab can configure what the threshold value is for each type of reagent that you are running. Assessment Results YOUR SCORE: PASSING SCORE: Review Retry Retry Continue Continue Continue %Results.ScorePercent%% %Results.PassPercent%% ? Assessment Results You did not pass the course. Take time to review the assessment then select Retry to continue. Congratulations. You passed the course.. Exit To access your Certificate of Completion, select the Certificates tab from the learning activity overview page. You can also access the certificate from your PEPconnect transcript. ? You have completed the Atellica® CI Analyzer Reagent Management Online Training. Completion details, certificates tab Navigation Help Select the icon above to open the table of contents. Click Next to continue. Next Welcome Slide The timeline displays the slide progression. Slide the orange bar backwards to rewind the timeline. Click Next to continue. Next Timeline Select the CC icon to display closed captioning (subtitles). Click Next to continue. Next Caption Icon add subtitles Select the buttons to learn more about a topic. Be sure to review all topics before navigating to the next slide. Click Next to continue. Next Tab Arrow Slide Select the X to close the pop-up. Click Next to continue. Next Layer Slide Select Submit to record your response. Click the X in the upper right corner to exit the navigation help. Assessment Slide How/When - Review Reagent Inventory Select CREA How/When - Review Reagent Inventory The Reagent Overview screen provides a detailed status of onboard and in use reagent wells. You would access this screen when you need details for an onboard reagent. For example, if you are troubleshooting and need to know the lot number or onboard stability remaining. Let’s first look an example of a CH reagent. Select CREA to continue. Select AFP How/When - Review Reagent Inventory Reagent Details for that pack will display on the right side of the screen. This will display information for each of the wells. Now let’s select an IM reagent. Select AFP to continue. How/When - Review Reagent Inventory When removing an IM reagent from the system, it’s important to first come to the Reagent Overview screen and select the Unload button. This allows inprocess tests to complete before removal. Now YOU know! Select the x to continue How/When - Review Reagent Inventory It is also helpful to check the Reagent Overview screen prior to loading reagents to confirm that you need them. For example, if the status of “No Reagent Available” displays on the Reagent Needs screen, the Reagent Overview screen can help determine the cause. Possible causes include that the reagent is empty, or the onboard stability expired, or the pack was manually disabled. Now you know! Select the X to continue. How - Scan MC TDEF Barcodes Select the Navigator button. When - Check Reagent Needs To scan in the MC TDEF barcodes, first navigate to the IM Test Definition screen by selecting the Navigator button at the bottom of the screen. Select the Navigator button to continue. Select IM Test Definition. How - Scan MC TDEF Barcodes Then select the IM Test Definition button. Please select IM Test Definition to continue. Select Scan Barcode. How - Scan MC TDEF Barcodes Select Scan Barcode. Please select Scan Barcode to continue. How - Scan MC TDEF Barcodes The Scan IM Test Definition screen displays. At this point you can start scanning the barcodes. Do not scan the linear barcode on the bottom of the MC TDEF insert, if present. The linear barcode is for manufacturer use only. How - Scan MC TDEF Barcodes Scan the first 2D barcode using the handheld barcode scanner. Then, scan the remaining 2D barcodes in consecutive order. The barcode scanner audio confirms successful scans. Now YOU know! Select the X to continue How - Scan MC TDEF Barcodes After scanning the barcodes, select OK to save the master curve and test definition. Now you know! Select the X to continue. When - Scan MC TDEF Barcodes MC TDEF barcodes are not used for CH reagents. When - Scan MC TDEF Barcodes MC TDEF barcodes must be scanned before a new lot of IM reagent is loaded on the system. Please select IM Test Definition to continue. All connected analyzers must be in one of the following states: Ready Standby Stopped Startup Warming Up Now YOU know! Select the X to continue When - Scan MC TDEF Barcodes Before scanning the MC TDEF barcodes, check the system status. The barcodes cannot be scanned while the system is processing samples or performing maintenance. Now you know! Select the X to continue. How - Check Reagent Needs Select the Reagent Needs tile How - Check Reagent Needs Let’s look at how to check reagent needs. In the example shown here, you will see that the Reagent Needs Tile is red with a number five in the tile body. Select the Reagent Needs tile. Select the Reagent Needs tile to continue. For information on the Assay Status screen, refer to the Atellica® Solution Assay Status Job Aid on PEPconnect. Reagent needs on the system update every three minutes. How - Check Reagent Needs We are now inside the reagent needs tile. You can see that there are five items listed. The number that we saw on the Reagent Needs tile is the total number of reagent needs. A need is red when the current inventory drops below threshold, as you see in the example for TSH. The need can also be red when there are pending orders and no reagent is available, as is the case of the other reagents listed. If no reagent is available, possible causes include if the reagent requires a paired pack and one is missing, if an IM reagent pack needs remixing, or if a pack is disabled. Checking the Reagent Overview or Assay Status screens will help you to determine the cause. We will be discussing the Reagent Overview screen in the next section of this training. Select the Cart List button How - Check Reagent Needs You can add items to your cart to create a list for retrieving the reagents you need from the storage location. Select the Add To Cart button to add items individually, or select Add All To Cart. To view your Cart List, select the cart button at the top of the screen. Select the Cart List button to continue. Select the Home button Loading reagents on the system will not clear them from the Cart List. Select the Remove or Clear Cart buttons to clear items from the Cart List. How - Check Reagent Needs The cart list screen will then display the items that have been added to the cart list, sorted by reagents, supplies, as well as other needs including calibrators and QC. Select any titles with non-zero numbers to expand those tables. If your system is connected to a printer, you can print out the cart list to bring it with you to your lab’s supply location by selecting the print button in the tool bar. As you are collecting the appropriate materials from the supply location, you can select the remove button to clear items from the cart list. You can also clear all items from the cart by selecting the Clear Cart button. To return to the Home screen, select the Home button at the top of the screen. Select the Home button to continue. Now YOU know! Select the X to continue How - Check Reagent Needs Once all the needed reagents are loaded onto the system, the items will no longer display on the Needs screen, and the status color at the top of the Needs tile will change from red to green. Now you know! Select the X to continue. When - Check Reagent Needs When - Check Reagent Needs To determine when to check the reagent needs, look at the reagent needs tile on the home screen. When the tile is green, it means there aren’t any reagents that need your attention. Select the Reagent Needs tile to continue. Now YOU know! Select the X to continue Only enabled reagents are included in the tile count. When - Check Reagent Needs When reagent needs should be checked, the tile will alert you by turning red. The tile will turn red if one or more of your reagents are running low. Your lab can configure what the threshold value is for each type of reagent that you are running. The reagent needs tile will also turn red if there is an order for a test and the reagent is not available. The reagent could be not available because it is empty, expired, disabled, in an error state, or not onboard the system. The number in the tile tells you how many reagents need your attention. Now you know! Select the X to continue. Select the Reagent Needs tile to continue. Practice - Check Reagent Needs Question: What color is the Reagent Needs tile when at least one reagent is below the operator configured threshold? A. Red B Green C. Yellow Let’s Practice Practice - Check Reagent Needs Let’s practice! What color is the Reagent Needs tile when at least one reagent is below the operator configured threshold? Select your answer. Please select A, B, or C to continue. Incorrect The Reagent Needs tile does not turn yellow. Please try again. Correct Click the P to continue P Incorrect The Reagent Needs tile is green when no reagents are below the operator configured threshold. Please try again. Question: What button can be used to add items to your Cart List? Please select on screen. Let’s Practice Practice - Check Reagent Needs What button can be used to add items to your Cart List? Select an area on the screen. Correct Click the P to continue P Please select one of the Cart List icons to continue. YOU are on Target Congratulations! You just finished the practice for: Check Reagent Needs Please click the X in the upper right hand corner to take you back to this training. Practice - Check Reagent Needs Congratulations! You completed the practice for Check Reagent Needs. Select the X to return back to the training. Practice - Check Reagent Inventory Question: Why would you need to review the Reagent Overview screen? A. To view samples in process B. To find details for an onboard reagent C. To replace sample tips Let’s Practice Practice - Check Reagent Inventory Let’s practice! Why would you need to review the Reagent Overview screen? Select your answer. Please select A, B, or C to continue. Incorrect You do not check the reagent inventory to replace sample tips. Please try again. Correct Click the P to continue P Incorrect You do not view samples in process by checking the reagent inventory. Please try again. YOU are on Target Congratulations! You just finished the practice for: Check Reagent Inventory Please click the X in the upper right hand corner to take you back to this training. Practice - Check Reagent Inventory Congratulations! You completed the practice for Check Reagent Inventory. Select the X to return back to the training. Practice - Scan TDEF Barcodes Let’s Practice Question: Which Test Definition would you select to scan MC TDEF barcodes? Please select on screen. Practice - Scan TDEF Barcodes Let’s practice! Which Test Definition would you select to scan MC TDEF barcodes? Select an area on the screen. Correct Click the P to continue P Please select IM Test Definition to continue. Question: Can you scan MC TDEF barcodes when the system is processing samples? A. Yes B. No Let’s Practice Practice - Scan TDEF Barcodes Can you scan MC TDEF barcodes when the system is Processing? Select your answer. Please select A or B to continue. Correct Click the P to continue P Incorrect All analyzers must be in one of the following states: Ready, Standby, Stopped, Startup, Warming Up. YOU are on Target Congratulations! You just finished the practice for: Scan MC TDEF Barcodes Please click the X in the upper right hand corner to take you back to this training. Practice - Scan TDEF Barcodes Congratulations! You completed the practice for Scan TDEF Barcodes. Select the X to return back to the training. How/When - Load/Unload Reagents Video Practice - Load/Unload Reagents Question: When an IM reagent is ready to be unloaded, the status light on the IM reagent compartment does what? A. Blinks blue B Shuts off C. Turns red Let’s Practice Practice - Load/Unload Reagents Let’s practice! When an IM reagent is ready to be unloaded, the status light on the IM reagent compartment does what? Select your answer. Please select A, B, or C to continue. Incorrect The status light does not turn red when an IM reagent is ready to be unloaded. Please try again. Correct Click the P to continue P Incorrect The status light does not shut off when an IM reagent is ready to be unloaded. Please try again. Question: What happens to a CH reagent when it’s expired or empty? A. It is automatically sent to the waste bin B It is automatically sent to the CH reagent drawer C. The analyzer shuts down Let’s Practice Practice - Load/Unload Reagents What happens to a CH reagent when it’s expired or empty? Select your answer. Please select A, B, or C to continue. Incorrect The analyzer does not shut down. Please try again. Correct Click the P to continue P Incorrect The reagent does not get sent to the waste bin. Please try again. YOU are on Target Congratulations! You just finished the practice for: Load/Unload Reagents Please click the X in the upper right hand corner to take you back to this training. Practice - Load/Unload Reagents Congratulations! You completed the practice for Load/Unload Reagents. Select the X to return back to the training. CH Reagent Handling CH Reagent Packs CH assays use 1, 2, or 3 reagents and most CH reagent packs contain 2 wells Wells have separate onboard stability Depending on the assay, CH reagents are packaged in: Single packs Paired packs Kitted packs A B C Depending on the assay, kitted packs may include additional materials (for example Pretreatment for the A1c_E assay) CH Reagent Handling Assays for CH use 1, 2, or 3 reagents and most CH reagent packs contain 2 wells, which have separate onboard stability assigned by the system. Depending on the assay, CH reagents are packaged in single, paired, or kitted packs. CH Reagent Packs Refer to the Instructions for Use (IFU) for the following reagent handling instructions: Preparation – some reagents must be prepared prior to loading Storage Stability There are 4 CH supplies that are packaged similar to reagents: WBA, RPC1, RPC2, and RPC4. These supplies are displayed on the Supply Needs screen Do not combine the contents of an unloaded reagent pack to a new reagent pack. Mixing reagent from the system to a new reagent pack can lead to erroneous results. Now YOU know! Select the X to continue CH Reagent Handling Refer to the Instructions for Use for preparation, storage, and stability instructions. Be aware that even though the four CH supplies listed here are packaged similar to reagents, they will display on the Supply Needs screen and not the Reagent Needs screen. Now you know! Select the X to continue. IM Reagent Handling IM Reagent Packs IM Reagent Packs: Primary Ancillary Reagent Needs screen indicates if an ancillary reagent is needed Probe washes, sample diluents, releasing agents IM Reagent Compartments: 20 primary reagent packs 20 ancillary reagent packs A B The Instructions for Use (IFU) includes a list of all associated ancillary reagents. Some of these ancillary reagents are optional. IM Reagent Handling The IM assays use primary and ancillary shaped reagent packs. All assays use a primary pack. Some assays require one or more additional reagents in ancillary packs, which the Reagent Needs screen will indicate. If there is an ancillary reagent packaged with the primary reagent, it is required. Other ancillary reagents include probe washes, sample diluents, and releasing agents. IM Reagent Packs Reagents may be packaged in: Single packs Kitted packs Primary reagent plus ancillary reagent, calibrators or QC material Refer to the IFU for the following reagent handling instructions: Preparation Storage Stability A B Do not combine the contents of an unloaded reagent pack to a new reagent pack. Mixing reagent from the system to a new reagent pack can lead to erroneous results. IM Reagent Handling Depending on the assay, IM reagents may be packaged in single or kitted packs. For kitted packs, primary and ancillary reagents should be loaded and unloaded together. If a primary reagent is automatically unloaded, the operator may need to manually unload the corresponding ancillary reagent. Refer to the IFU for preparation, storage, and stability instructions. IM Reagent Packs Remove and store all reagent packs: When shutting down the IM reagent compartment refrigeration for longer than 4 hours Store Reagent Packs: Cover the pierced film area Store at 2-8°C Reloading Reagent Packs: Manually mix to re-suspend the particles Be sure the reagent compartment is 2-8°C Run QC When the IM primary reagent door is open longer than 5 minutes, the packs will be indicated as mixing required. IM Reagent Handling If shutting down the Atellica® CI Analyzer reagent compartment refrigeration for longer than 4 hours, remove and store all reagent packs. Cover the pierced film area of the reagent pack with self-sealing laboratory film, and store any off-system reagent packs at 2-8°C. During off-system storage, solid phase particles settle as a pellet at the bottom of the primary reagent pack, so when reloading, be sure to mix the packs to re-suspend the particles. Return the reagent packs to the system when the reagent compartment temperature is 2-8°C. Verify the reagent performance based on acceptable QC results or laboratory criteria. IM Reagent Packs If system power was off: >5 minutes, unload, mix, and reload all IM onboard reagents >4 hours, discard any reagents left in the reagent compartments Now YOU know! Select the X to continue IM Reagent Handling If the system power was off for more than 5 minutes, unload, manually mix, and reload all IM onboard reagents. If the system power was off for more than 4 hours, discard any reagents left in the reagent compartments. Now you know! Select the X to continue. Practice - Reagent Handling True or False: All IM reagents use BOTH primary and ancillary reagents packs. A. True B. False Let’s Practice Practice - Reagent Handling Let’s practice! True or false? All IM reagents use both primary and ancillary reagent packs. Select your answer. Please select A or B to continue. Correct Click the P to continue P Incorrect Not all IM reagents use primary AND ancillary reagents. Please try again. Question: Which CH reagent pack is a kitted pack? Please select on screen. Let’s Practice Practice - Reagent Handling Which CH reagent pack is a kitted pack? Select an image on the screen. Correct Click the P to continue P Please select the kitted pack to continue. Question: Most CH reagent packs contain 2 of which of the following that have separate onboard stability? A. Wells B. Caps C. Tunnels Let’s Practice Practice - Reagent Handling Most CH reagent packs contain which of the following that have separate onboard stability? Select your answer. Incorrect The caps do not have separate onboard stability. Please select A, B, or C to continue. Correct Click the P to continue P Incorrect CH reagent packs do not contain tunnels. YOU are on Target Congratulations! You just finished the practice for: Reagent Handling Please click the X in the upper right hand corner to take you back to this training. Practice - Reagent Handling Congratulations! You completed the practice for Reagent Handling. Select the X to return back to the training. Question Bank 1 QR700019560 | Effective Date: 27 MAR 2025 Here are some useful links and documents: