User manual

Processing VITEK
®
2 Test Cards Processing Test Cards in Cassette Only Mode
VITEK
®
2 Instrument User Manual 6-25
510731-10EN1
2) Select one of the cassette names (1, Figure 6-13) from the list shown by
pressing its corresponding number on the keypad.
The selected name is highlighted.
Note: If you need to add a new cassette name, refer to the section Cassette Names
on page 5-3.
3) If necessary, press the Change Dilution Mode button (3) to change the
current dilution mode (2).
4) Press Enter to accept the information as shown on the screen.
Loading a Cassette
Before you load a cassette you should always check the Status screen. Look
at the parameters in Table 6-8 to make sure it is okay to load the cassette.
BIOHAZARD WARNING
Biohazardous spills can occur inside the VITEK
®
2 instrument
if the Dilution Mode option is not properly set, especially if pre-
diluted samples are used with the mode set to Automatic. All
organism suspensions should be considered as potentially
infectious. Qualified laboratory personnel should use
acceptable procedures for biohazardous material.
BIOHAZARD WARNING
The cassette should be considered as potentially contaminated
and should be handled appropriately. Qualified laboratory
personnel should take the usual precautions necessary for
infectious agents
Table 6-8: Cassette Load Parameters (Cassette Only Mode)
Parameter What to Look For
Status This field should read OK.
MAX Available Slots The value in this field should be greater than or equal to
the number of test cards you are loading.
Available ID Slots
(VITEK
®
2 XL only)
The value in this field should be greater than or equal to
the number of identification test cards you are loading.