AU680 Sample Rack Usage AU680 Racks Racks are identified by a rack barcode label. The barcode label identifies the type of sample (serum, urine, other-1, other-2 or whole blood) designated for that rack. Sample racks are configured in the AU software. Racks are available in multiple colors to assist the operator in determining rack function. Rack function is identified by the system by the placement of magnets on the bottom of the rack. Reagent Blanks (Blue) • Use any validated container to place DI Water in position 1 Calibration (Yellow) • Multiple racks may be required for multiple chemistries • Use any validated container for calibrators Quality Control (Green) • Multiple racks may be required • Use any validated container for QC material Note: Calibrators and QC may be barcoded or assigned to a rack and position. AU680 Sample Rack Usage and Validated Sample Containers, Customer Version A, 072111 Page 1 of 3 Brea Training Center Patient Samples • • • AU680 Racks (Cont’d) Patient samples can be placed in white, red or orange racks Barcode Mode: Barcoded samples may be placed in any position Sequential Mode: Samples without barcodes must be placed in sequential order. Do not leave empty spaces in racks when using non barcoded samples Patient Samples (White) • Each sample type must be placed in racks designated for that sample type − Routine Serum − Routine Urine − Routine Other 1 − Routine Other 2 − Routine Whole Blood • Any validated container can be used within a rack • Used with the Automatic Repeat feature Extra (Red) • Extra Samples: used to designate a different sample category (user defined) • Each sample type must be placed in racks designated for that sample type Manual Repeats (Orange) • If using the Manual Repeat feature, you must place the sample in the rack designated for that sample type • Any validated sample container may be used in an orange rack AU680 Sample Rack Usage and Validated Sample Containers, Customer Version A, 072111 Page 2 of 3 Brea Training Center AU680 Validated Sample Containers Container Placement Description Part Number Photo • Outside diameter: Primary Tubes Rack/ STAT table 11.5-16 mm • Inside diameter: 9-15 mm • Height : 55-102 mm N/A 2.0 mL Sample Cup (Hitachi) MU853200 Sample Cups, Glass ZM006200 2.0 mL Sample Cup (Hitachi) MU 853200 Sample Cups, Glass ZM006200 2.0 mL Sample Cup (Hitachi) Dead volume = 65 uL (Do not use as insert on the STAT table) MU 853200 Centrifichem Cups Dead volume = 50 uL Evergreen Scientific P/N 1270093-010 Rack Sample Cups STAT table 16 mm primary tube Nested Cups EZ NEST Sample Cups (fits 16 x 100/ 16 x 75 mm tubes) 12/13 mm primary tube 1270016000 EZ NEST Sample Cups ( fits 13 x 100/ 1270013000 13 x 75 mm tubes) Dead volume = 50 uL AU680 Sample Rack Usage and Validated Sample Containers, Customer Version A, 072111 Page 3 of 3 Brea Training Center