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Running an HbA1c QC Test on the Atellica® DCA Analyzer Job Aid

Running an HbA1c QC Test on the Atellica® DCA Analyzer Job Aid

This job aid describes how to run an HbA1c QC test on the Atellica® DCA Analyzer.

Atellica® DCA SIEMENS Healthineers Running an HbA1c QC Test Job Aid 00:00 PM 00/00/0000 1. Tap the module button 00:00 PM 00 00 0000 OID123 +) OID123 2. Tap QC Test Home Select Test Type *This topic is continued on the next slide Patient Test > QC Test 2 > 1 00000000XX Ready NOTE: The first time you test a lot of QC solution, you will need to add i the lot details either by scanning a barcode or by entering it manually. Once you run a QC Test, the control solution lot details are stored for re-use eliminating repeat entry. When you repeat a QC Test, you can select the lot from the list at the QC Lot Details screen instead of re- entering it. Home 1 Template Effective Date: 27-MAY-2019 | HOOD05162003010284 Effective Date: 13-AUG-2020 | HOOD05162003116113 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2020 Atellica® DCA SIEMENS Healthineers Running an HbA1c QC Test Job Aid 3. Select existing QC or tap Scan to add a new QC lot by 00:00 PM 0 0/0010000 scanning the QC Control Card +) OID123 10000 000XX 4. To add a new QC Lot, scan the QC Control Card then tap -- QC Lot Information Continue 3 Test Type HbA1c QC Vendor Siemens Healthineers Level Normal Lot Number 0111 Expiration Date 12/16/2024 Target Ranges 4 Home Continu *This topic is continued on the next slide 2 Effective Date: 13-AUG-2020 | HOOD05162003116113 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2020 Atellica® DCA SIEMENS Healthineers Running an HbA1c QC Test Job Aid 5. Open the door. Completely insert the test cartridge 00:00 PM00/00/0000 00:00 PM 00/00/0000 1) OID123 00000000XX OID123 with the foil tab positioned to the left side until you feel 00000000XX <) Insert Cartridge Insert Cartridge A a gentle click and see a bright light 6. After inserting the test cartridge, you have 15 seconds HhA 1c Test Shown HbAic Test Shown to pull the foil tab and close the door. When pulling the 6 foil tab, place a few fingers on the analyzer to keep it in place then use a continuous, steady motion. 5 *This topic is continued on the next slide Home Home 3 Effective Date: 13-AUG-2020 | HOOD05162003116113 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2020 Atellica® DCA SIEMENS Healthineers Running an HbA1c QC Test Job Aid 7. Wait for the test to complete, then tap the Module button 00:00 PM 00/00/0000 00:00 PM 00/00/0000 OID123 DID123 to view the result 00000000XX Home QC Test Result 8. View the result, then select Done QC Passed 7 Test Date and Time 10/16/2024 6:26 AM 00000000₥ Operator ID HbA1c QC OID123 Results Available HbAic (%) 6.4 8 i *This topic is continued on the next slide Commenti Print Tramimit Done 4 Effective Date: 13-AUG-2020 | HOOD05162003116113 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2020 Atellica® DCA SIEMENS Healthineers Running an HbA1c QC Test Job Aid 00:00 PM 00/00/0000 9. When the system prompts you, open the door and push 0 0:00 PM 0 0/00/0000 OID123 00000000XX DID123 the black release button Remove Cartridge Remove Cartridge 11 10. Remove the test cartridge and close the door 9 10 11. Dispose of the test cartridge per laboratory protocol DANGER BIOLOGICAL HAZARD 5 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. 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