CLINITEK Novus™ Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer System Overview Online Training

Welcome to the CLINITEK Novus™ Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer System Overview Online Training course. The CLINITEK Novus analyzer has a throughput of 240 samples per hour. A drop of urine is dispensed on test pads and in the specific gravity well. Using a digital camera, the color and intensity of test pads are recorded and then converted into clinically meaningful results. Select Next to continue.   Identify and describe the function of the main system components Navigate the system software Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Select Next to continue. Congratulations.  You have completed the CLINITEK Novus™ Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer System Overview Online Training course.  Listed below are the key points that have been presented.  Take time to review the material before you proceed to the final quiz. Identify and state the function of the main system components The rack handler transports the racks of tubes with samples to the pipette. The action of the syringe and pipette which uses liquid level sensing, aspirate urine samples from tubes. Urine is then dispensed onto reagent pads by a pipette. The card handler transports the test cards from the cassette to the card platform. Used test cards are moved to the card waste drawer. A drop of urine is also placed into the SG Well by the pipette. The LED lights illuminate the test strips using polarized light. The results are then analyzed using a digital camera and light sensors. The power switch and serial number are located on the rear exterior of the system. Note: Do not open the front cover when the instrument is running. Navigate the system software The CLINITEK Novus analyzer user interface consists of a touch screen with an alphanumeric screen keyboard. Navigate the software using your finger or the eraser end of a pencil. The Home screen contains menus, messages, and instructions. From the Home screen, you can perform system and management tasks, set up the system, recall the results, and perform a patient test. The system continually updates the system status in the Status log. By default, a screen saver displays a message on the Home screen and dims the screen after a specified period of inactivity to extend the life of the screen. Select Next to continue.   The CLINITEK Novus system aspirates urine samples from tubes loaded onto a rack handler. Urine is then dispensed onto reagent pads by a pipette. A drop of urine is also placed into the SG Well by the pipette. The results are then analyzed using a digital camera and light sensors. The physical components are located on the exterior and in the interior of the analyzer. Note: Do not open the front cover when the instrument is running.   Front Exterior View Learn more about the Front Exterior view. Base ImageHotspotsText BlocksImage FileCover handle Rack handlerCard waste drawer System cover Display Waste drawer Rinse drawer The rack handler transports the racks of tubes with samples to the pipette. Each rack can hold up to ten samples. A setting in the software determines whether you can load 10 or 20 racks.   Rack Handler Learn more about the Rack Handler. Base ImageHotspotsText BlocksImage FileSTAT island and STAT holder Unloading area Sampling area Loading area Rack pusher Internal Barcode Reader Barcode Readers Learn more about the Barcode Readers. Tab TitleTextInternal Barcode Reader The internal barcode reader detects whether a tube is in the rack and if the tube is capped and scans the barcode labels on the sample tubes in the racks. The internal barcode reader reads the following barcode formats: Codabar (NW-7) Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) Code 39 Code 93 Code 128  Optional Handheld Barcode Reader The handheld barcode reader can be used to scan labels on sample tubes, and control and calibrator lot number and expiration dates. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.   Using liquid level sensing, the pipette detects and aspirates about one milliliter of urine. A specific amount of that sample is placed on each test pad and the SG well. The pipette is then rinsed as is the SG well.   Pipette System Components Learn more about the Pipette System components. Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1Syringe The Syringe is a pump that aspirates the sample from the tube, dispenses the sample on the test card and in the SG well, and rinses the pipette at the SG well. Select Next to continue.Note: If audio does not automatically start, select the play arrow in the top left to begin.During sample aspiration the action of the syringe pump aspirates samples from the tube and then dispenses sample on the test card and SG Well. The syringe then aspirates and dispenses rinse to clean the pipette and SG Well.2Pipette The Pipette is a hardware component that aspirates and dispenses the sample and hydrates the SG well. Select Next to continue.Samples are drawn into the pipette by the action of the syringe pump. The pipette then directs an aliquot of sample to each test strip pad and then to the SG Well. The pipette also contains a level sensor.3SG Well and Sensor The SG Well is the component where the pipette dispenses the sample for the specific gravity and clarity measurements. The SG Sensor measures the specific gravity and clarity of the urine sample. Select Next to continue.Select the number to review the corresponding text.CalloutsSG Well and SensorThe SG Well and sensors are located toward the back of the instrument and are used to measure specific gravity and clarity of the urine sample.4Rinse Well   The Rinse Well is the component where the pipette dispenses the rinse solution to rinse the pipette. Select Next to continue.Select the number to review the corresponding text.CalloutsRinse WellIn the rinse well the pipette is rinsed after each sample. The rinse is dispensed through the pipette by the action of the syringe.5Sensor cables Sensor cables connect the SG sensor connectors to the SG sensor. Select Next to continue. The 5 SG sensor connectors are color coded for easy assembly when the SG well needs to be replaced.6Rinse Bottle The rinse bottle stores enough rinse solution for one full cassette. A rinse level indicator on the Home screen displays the percentage full for the rinse bottle.When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.The rinse is prepared and stored in the rinse bottle. The rinse is used to clean the pipette and SG Well. The card handler transports the test cards from the cassette to the card platform. After all test pads for a card have been used the card moves to the waste drawer.   Card Handler Components Learn more about the Card Handler components. Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1Card Platform The Card Platform is a platform where the test card remains while the pipette dispenses a urine sample and the camera records an image. Select Next to continue.Note: If audio does not automatically start, select the play arrow in the top left to begin.The test card is transported to the card platform where the urine samples are dispensed and the digital image is recorded.2Card Waste Drawer The Card Waste Drawer is a drawer that stores the used test cards. Select Next to continue.The drawer that stores the used test cards. When full, the waste icon on the Home Screen turns yellow. 3Test Card The Test Card is a card with test pads on which the test reactions occur. Select Next to continue.Each test card is positioned under the pipette where a precise volume of sample is dispensed.4Cassette Compartment Door The cassette compartment door provides access to the reagent cassette compartment where you load and unload a cassette. Select Next to continue.The cassette compartment door allows access to the reagent cassette. This door can only be opened when navigating to the reagent replacement section in the Novus software.5Cassette A reagent cassette contains test cards with pads for in vitro diagnostic use. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.The cassette holds the unused test cards. The optical system includes a color digital camera that captures images of the reaction on the test pads. Camera and LED Lights Learn more about the camera and LED lights. Tab TitleTextColor Digital Camera A color digital camera captures an illuminated image of a set of test pads. This image is analyzed for color and intensity.  The concentration of each analyte is measured by the color change developed when a urine sample is deposited on a porous pad containing dry reagent.  LED Lights The LED lights illuminate the test strips using polarized light. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.   The integrated touch screen display shows the software user interface with words or objects. You interact with the touch screen display to select a menu item, button, or options on the screen. The touch screen displays messages, options, and requests for information. You can use the stylus provided in the CLINITEK Novus Accessory Kit, your finger, or a pencil eraser to select items on the screen. Caution: Do not use anything hard or pointed on the touch screen, such as a pen or pencil tip which could damage the screen. Select Next to continue. The connector panel is located at the back of the system. The power switch is located to the right of the power receptacle and is used to completely power off the system. It is recommended that you keep the power switch at the on position all of the time. The rinse tubing connects to the syringe and to the external rinse bottle. The waste tubing connects to the SG Well and the external drain port.   Rear Exterior View Learn more about the Rear Exterior view. Base ImageHotspotsText BlocksImage FileUSB ports Ethernet portSerial ports Power switch Power receptacle Rinse tubing connectionWaste tubing connectionSerial number The CLINITEK Novus analyzer user interface consists of a touch screen with an alphanumeric screen keyboard. Navigate the software using your finger or the eraser end of a pencil. The Home screen contains menus, messages, and instructions. From the Home screen, you can perform system and management tasks, set up the system, recall the results, and perform a patient test. The system continually updates the system status in the Status log. By default, a screen saver displays a message on the Home screen and dims the screen after a specified period of inactivity to extend the life of the screen. To activate the screen, select anywhere on the screen. Software Overview Learn more about the software. Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1Home ScreenThe Home screen contains menus, messages, and instructions.Off button: Shuts down the software and powers off the hardware.Select Next to continue.Note: If audio does not automatically start, select the play arrow in the top left to begin.The Home screen contains menus, messages, and instructions. The Off button shuts down the software and powers off the hardware. To power off the system completely, you press the power switch on the connector panel to the off position.2 Cassette Status Shows the status of the loaded cassette Tests Remaining:  You can test 450 to 464 samples, depending on how many tests a new cassette contains, including calibrators and controls Cassette type: CLINITEK Novus 10 Urinalysis Cassette Cassette Lot: Lot number of the cassette Onboard Stability: Time remaining for cassette usage Next Sample: The sequence number for the next patient sample Next STAT: The sequence number for the next STAT sample Select Next to continue. Cassette Status: Shows the status of the loaded cassette: • Tests Remaining The number of tests remaining in the cassette that decreases with each test the system processes. A new cassette displays a total of at least 450 tests but could display up to 464 tests. When no tests remain in the cassette, the Tests Remaining number is 0. You can test 450 to 464 samples, depending on how many tests a new cassette contains, including calibrators and controls. • Cassette Type Cassette type: CLINITEK Novus 10 Urinalysis Cassette or CLINITEK Novus PRO 12 Urinalysis Cassette. • Cassette Lot of the cassette. Onboard Stability The amount of usage time available on the cassette. You can use a cassette for 14 days from the time you load the cassette. When the countdown reaches 0 days, the remaining life displays in hours. When the onboard stability time ends, load a new cassette. • Next Sample The sequence number for the next patient sample. The system assigns a unique sequential identification number for every test you process. A patient sequence number for the ASTM and HL7 interface protocols includes a prefix of 0–9. For example, 0–00001 or 5–00002. The test sequence number format is based on the interface protocol you select. • Next STAT The sequence number for the next STAT sample. The STAT sequence number uses a prefix of S and reverts back to S-00001 for ASTM and HL7 every 24 hours. 3Title Bar Displays the current screen name, date, and time. Multiple screen names indicate the path to the current screen location. For example, Home > Setup > Configuration. Select Next to continue.The title bar displays the current screen name, date, and time. Multiple screen names indicate the path to the current screen location. For example, Home > Setup > Configuration.4 Status Bar Displays the following system status indicators: Ready:  The system is ready to perform a patient or control test Not Ready:  The system is not ready to perform a patient or control test until you perform a task (such as clean or calibrate) Processing:  The system is performing a patient, control, or calibration test Select Next to continue. The status bar displays the following system status indicators: • Ready The system is ready to perform a patient or control test. • Not Ready The system is not ready to perform a patient or control test until you perform a task (such as clean or calibrate). • Processing The system is performing a patient, control, or calibration test.5Status Log Displays the system status, and error and warning messages. To navigate the log, use the scroll buttons on the right. When the messages fill more than one page, a page number indicator displays above the scroll buttons. Select Next to continue.The status log displays the system status, and error and warning messages. The system continually updates the log. When the system displays the Not Ready status in the Status bar, a yellow warning message displays in the log. The message prompts you to perform a task that makes the system ready for testing. To navigate the log, use the scroll buttons on the right. When the messages fill more than one page, a page number indicator displays above the scroll buttons.6Waste and Rinse Status Indicates if the card waste drawer is full or empty, and the percentage full for the waste and rinse bottles. Select Next to continue. Waste and rinse Status: Indicates if the card waste drawer is full or empty, and the percentage full for the waste and rinse bottles.7System Function Bar Displays on the Home screen and with menus. Select Next to continue.System Function bar: Displays on the Home screen and with menus. Navigate to System to calibrate, run controls and perform various maintenance procedures. Navigate Setup to adjust system settings. Navigate Results to recall and delete results. Select Start to perform patient test.8 Navigation Bar Help:  Displays the online Help screens Home:  Returns to the Home screen Back:  Returns to the previous screen Select Next to continue. Navigation bar: Help Displays the online Help screens. • Home Returns to the Home screen. • Back Returns to the previous screen. The Navigation bar also provides buttons to navigate results, samples, hardware replacement and setup assistants, and the Patient Missing Data and Control Missing Data screens. 9Load List The system can be configured to load the sample IDs from the LIS. The Load List button displays beneath the Cassette Status list. The number of sample IDs in the load list displays beneath the Load List button. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.Load List: If you configured your system to load the sample IDs from the LIS, the Load List button displays beneath the Cassette Status list. The number of sample IDs in the load list displays beneath the Load List button. If you connect the CLINITEK Novus analyzer to a system that uses a universal sample handler, such as a sediment system (CLINITEK AUWi), the Novus analyzer does not support a load list. The Load List button would not display. Navigate the user interface using the touch screen. The System Function bar on the bottom of the Home screen is used to monitor your system, customize the software, and manage patient results. Navigating the software Learn more about navigating the software. Instructions:If media does not automatically start, select the play arrow to begin.Flash File:/content/generator/Course_90005754/sim_CN_Software_800x600_9/sim_CN_Software_800x600_9.swfHTML5 File:/content/generator/Course_90005754/sim_CN_Software_800x600_9/index.htmlPDF File: You have just learned about the CLINITEK Novus analyzer software. Select the link below to practice what you have learned. Practice Practice what you have learned about the software. 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