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Dimension® Integrated Chemistry System Customization Online Training

Enter or view method-specific information. Set up cuvette automatic removal. This clinical laboratory training qualifies for continuing education units (CEU).

Welcome to the Dimension® Integrated System Customization Online Training course. Customization optimizes workflow and improves the timeliness of results. Select Next to continue Enter Method Parameters Set Up Cuvette Automatic Removal Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Select Next to continue. Before you learn how to operate the C-arm system, it is important that you recognize the C-arm system components. The C-arm system consists of the following components: The C-arm with handles to direct movement The flat detector (FD) The single tank with X-ray tube and integrated collimator and dose area product (DAP) meter. A footswitch for radiation release. The central plug to connect the C-arm system to the Monitor trolley. A steering lever to set the direction of the wheels when moving the C-arm system. A hand switch for radiation release and the horizontal axis with brakes for releasing C-arm movements. Congratulations.  You have completed the Dimension® Integrated System Customization 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.   Enter Method Parameters The Method Parameters screen contains method specific information for each test run on the Dimension® Integrated System.  Method parameters can be viewed by selecting F6: System Config>F1: Method Parameters from the Operating Menu. The most efficient way to display the parameters for a method is to select  the method on the Dimension® System keyboard.  When the method is displayed, the parameters necessary for the accuracy of results can be viewed.   Decimal places indicate the number of decimal places in which the results will be reported. The number of decimal places can be changed by selecting F2: Next Decimal. Result units reflect the units in which the results will be reported. Available options can be displayed by selecting F3: Next Unit.  To ensure Accurate results if a method result unit is changed, the method must be recalibrated or reverified before patient testing can be performed.   Calculation is the calculation type used to calculate accurate results.  Do NOT change method calculation.   Standard Vol displays the recommended standard sample volume for the method as indicated in the method IFU.  Selected Vol appears if a volume different from the recommended standard volume found on the method IFU is entered by your laboratory. The printed test report will display the method abbreviation in lowercase if a selected volume is in use. To ensure accurate results if a method sample volume is changed the method must be recalibrated or reverified before patient testing can be performed.   Automatic Dilutions for serum/plasma or urine can programmed using the recommended sample volume in the Operator's Guide.  With Automatic Dilution and Automatic Rerun activated on the System Configuration screen, test results above the assay range will trigger autodilution.   Reference interval shows upper and lower ranges for each specimen type according to your laboratory's normal patient demographics.  Asterisks (****) in a column indicate that the current method is not intended to be used on this specimen type.  An unused Reference Interval fluid field such as CSF/BLOOD for the BUN method may contain the reference for a calculated result.   Assay interval shows upper and lower limits of method linerarity set by Siemens.   Setting panic value ranges for a method enable automatic rerun for patient tests outside of these ranges if Automatic Repeat for Panics and Automatic Rerun are active in the System Configuration Menu.   Setting Reflex limits and a reflex test  for a method automatically trigger the reflex test to run if the result for the method is outside the entered reflex limits.  Automatic Reflex for Tests and Automatic Rerun must be activated in the System Configuration screen.   Lot ID and Coefficients are entered by the software when the method lot number is calibrated or verified.  The instrument can hold a maximum of 2 lot numbers per method in system memory. Set Up Cuvette Automatic Removal Automatic Cuvette Removal allows you to have cuvettes automatically removed from the cuvette wheel when the system is idle for a specified amount of time. The feature limits the amount of time the system will allow a used cuvette to remain on the wheel. The time period choices for this option are 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 hours. For example, if this option is activated with a time period of 4 hours, cuvettes will be removed after the instrument has been in Standby for 4 continuous hours.    To activate Cuvette Automatic Removal, from the Operating Menu select F5: PROCESS CTRL>F8: MORE OPTIONS. Select Next to continue. Method Parameters allows you to enter or view method-specific information for each method run on the Dimension® Integrated System.   Enter Method Parameters Learn how to enter method parameters. Instructions:If media does not automatically start, select the play arrow to begin.Flash File:/content/generator/Course_90004907/sim_DIM_MethodParameters_9/sim_DIM_MethodParameters_9.swfHTML5 File:/content/generator/Course_90004907/sim_DIM_MethodParameters_9/index.htmlPDF File: Setting up cuvette automatic removal provides the option to specify a number of idle hours after which all used cuvettes will be removed from the cuvette wheel. Set Up Cuvette Automatic Removal Learn how to set up Cuvette Automatic Removal. Instructions:If media does not automatically start, select the play arrow to begin.Flash File:/content/generator/Course_90004907/sim_DIM_AutoCuvetteRemoval_9/sim_DIM_AutoCuvetteRemoval_9.swfHTML5 File:/content/generator/Course_90004907/sim_DIM_AutoCuvetteRemoval_9/index.htmlPDF File: No audio: Video included in page