Piccolo Xpress Manuel De L'opérateur page 24

3.3 Running a Patient Sample
This section includes detailed, step-by-step instructions for performing analyses using the Piccolo
Xpress.
Note: The analyzer includes a number of optional data functions that can be used to enter more
detailed information about samples.
In this manual, the steps for these optional functions are marked with the Advanced Set-
ting icon:
The screens for these optional functions appear on the analyzer only if the functions are
enabled. If a screen shown in a procedure step in this manual does not appear on the
analyzer screen, skip that step. (For details about these functions, see
Data Functions" on page
1. Turn on the analyzer by press-
ing the Power button on the
front of the analyzer. Do this
before removing reagent discs
from the refrigerator.
The analyzer starts up, then
performs a self test. (For infor-
mation about the analyzer self
test, see "Quality Control Features" on page
If the analyzer needs time to
warm the disc chamber to
operating temperature, the dis-
play shows
When the analyzer reaches
operating temperature, it dis-
plays
Analyze
screen, as shown.
3-6
4-29.)
.
Warming
on the Home
Testing and Results
6-1.)
"Using Optional