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Overview of System Components - 2
VerifyNow System User Manual | USA
2 Overview of System Components
The VerifyNow System consists of an instrument (hardware, software), disposable test devices, sample
collection tubes, and quality control materials. This section provides a brief overview of each component
of the system, beginning with the instrument.
2.1 Instrument
The VerifyNow instrument provides the platform for an automated test. It receives a test device and
sample collection tube inserted into the test device port. Then, it automatically draws the blood sample
intothetestdeviceandproceedswiththeanalysisofthesample.Anoperatorspeciesanautomated
activity and retrieves test results using the display screen, keypad, and icon keys (Figure 2-1).
Cover
Test Device Port
Power Indicator
Display Screen
Icon Keys
Keypad
EQC Device
Storage Bay
Fan
Barcode Scanner
Figure 2‑1 Instrument