Instrumentation Laboratory Acl Elite / Elite Pro System: Quick Reference Guide

INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY
ACL ELITE / ELITE PRO* System

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
PN 774413AA (November 2010)

Miami Education Center
Miami, FL 33196
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REVISION
STATUS
Revision A Initial Issue (May, 2006)

Software release 3.05
Revision AA Software release 3.01.04

Library V 02.00.00
New Operators Manual
* Instrumentation Laboratories, the IL Logo , ACL, ACL Elite, HemosIL and Accutrak are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Instrumentation Laboratory Company in the United States and in several international jurisdictions.
PN 774413 Rev AA (November 2010)

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
READ ALL PRODUCT MANUALS AND CONSULT WITH BECKMAN COULTER-TRAINED PERSONNEL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE INSTRUMENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM ANY PROCEDURE BEFORE
CAREFULLY READING ALL INSTRUCTIONS. ALWAYS FOLLOW PRODUCT LABELING AND MANUFACTURER’S
RECOMMENDATIONS. IF IN DOUBT AS TO HOW TO PROCEED IN ANY SITUATION, CONTACT YOUR BECKMAN
COULTER REPRESENTATIVE.
HAZARDS AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and IMPORTANTS alert you as follows:

WARNING – Can cause injury.
CAUTION – Can cause damage to the instrument.
IMPORTANT – Can cause misleading results.
BECKMAN COULTER, INC. URGES ITS CUSTOMERS TO COMPLY WITH ALL NATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
STANDARDS SUCH AS THE USE OF BARRIER PROTECTION. THIS MAY INCLUDE, BUT IT IS NOT LIMITED TO,
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR, GLOVES, AND SUITABLE LABORATORY ATTIRE WHEN OPERATING OR MAINTAINING
THIS OR ANY OTHER AUTOMATED LABORATORY ANALYZER.
WARNING
Risk of operator injury if:
 All doors, covers and panels are not closed and secured in place prior to and during instrument operation.
 The integrity of safety interlocks and sensors is compromised.
 Instrument alarms and error messages are not acknowledged and acted upon.
 You contact moving parts.
 You mishandle broke parts.
 Doors, covers and panels are not opened, closed, removed and/or replaced with care.
 Improper tools are used for troubleshooting.
To avoid injury:
 Keep doors, covers, and panels closed and secured in place while the instrument is in use.
 Take full advantage of the safety features of the instrument. Do not defeat safety interlocks and sensors.
 Acknowledge and act upon instrument alarms and error messages.
 Keep away from moving parts.
 Report any broken parts to your Beckman Coulter Representative.
 Open/remove and close/replace doors, covers and panels with care.
 Use the proper tools for troubleshooting.
CAUTION
System integrity might be compromised and operational failures might occur if:
 This equipment is used in a manner other than specified. Operate the instrument as instructed in the
Product Manuals.
 You introduce software that is not authorized by Beckman Coulter into your computer. Only operate
your system’s computer with software authorized by Beckman Coulter.
 You install software that is not an original copyrighted version. Only use software that is an original
copyrighted version to prevent virus contamination.
IMPORTANT
If you purchased this product from anyone other than Beckman Coulter or an authorized Beckman Coulter distributor,
and, if it is not presently under a Beckman Coulter service maintenance agreement, Beckman Coulter cannot
guarantee that the product is fitted with the most current mandatory engineering revisions or that you will receive the
most current information bulletins concerning the product. If you purchased this product from a third party and would
like further information concerning this topic, call your Beckman Coulter Representative.

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HEMOSTASIS: ENDOTHELIUM AND PROTEINS

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ACL ELITE / ELITE PRO
Quick Reference
Guide
Table of Contents
Components / Icons / Colors
Software Tree
Hardware Components Overview
Windows / Toolbar / Message Icons
Reagent / Sample Loading

Material Status Colors
Materials Map
Sample Status Pre-run
Checklist
Processing Samples
Maintenance
Frequency
Log Sheet
Order
informatio
n for
Expendabl
es
Quality Controls
Calibration
Troubleshooting
Coagulation
s Errors
Troubleshooting Error Codes
Troubleshooting Calibration Errors
AccuTrak
Enrollment
New Test Setup (flowchart)

New Lot

SOFTWARE TREE
ANALYSIS QC CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY
SETUP
MULTI TEST SESSION

Single Test Session
Loadlist
Session History
Calibrate
Review Calibration Tests ► Upgrade IL Library
Analytical Reference Multi-Test ► Backup / Restore
Liquids Archive
QC Interfaces ► Software ►
Setup / Review System Configuration Save Rotor Map
Security Save Trace
Audible Alarms Test / Material
Priming Date / Time ►
Debug (dimmed)
Cleaning Units Testing (dimmed)
Maintenance
Temperature Control
Needles Position
Session Error History View / Define SW Identification
File Error History Sort Test SW Upgrade ►
Logbook Interference Table
Service Default Tests
(dimmed) Reflex Tests
Software Upgrade
SW Master ►
SW Slave►
SW REM►
Profiles
Test Groups
Test Group Backup
Profiles Upload
Sort Multi-Tests
Default Multi-Test
Upload
Upgrade
Host
Printer
Intern
al
Barco
de
External Barcode
Keyboard
Network (dimmed)
Modem (dimmed)

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Hardware Component Overview

Window Icons
Window Icons Command / Action

Confirm
Cancel (dimmed if Edit action not

allowed)
Print
(Host) Transmit
Delete
Add to the list
Remove an item from the list
Transfer an item from one list to

another
Details
Information in different languages
New Sample
Extract Sample Data
Note
Patient Name
Patient Details
Save information to floppy disk

Toolbar Icons
Toolbar Commands / Instrument

Icons Actions Status
(Icon
active)
Short Turn Around Time (STAT) - Operating
Urgent sample Pressing this button Hold
opens a window that guides the
operator. Confirmation is required
Instrument Status Operating

Informs the operator about the status Hold
of the operation in progress
Close/Open cover Ready

This operation is disabled if there is a Hold
possible interference with the instrument
operation
STOP Ready
Confirmation is required Operating
Hold
Resume Hold
Starts the operations paused due to a
STAT request
Data Base View Ready
The system goes back to the database Operating
view or “Main” screen Hold
Host Status Ready
Icon appears only during communication Operating
with the Host to inform the operator Hold
about the status of this action. Failure
Warning Ready
This icon appears when Operating
there is at least one Hold
warning. Press to open Failure
“Warning List”.
Log Out Ready
Allows the operator to Failure
exit the screen.
Confirmation is
required

Message Icons
Icon Meaning
QUALITY CONTROL
Indicates there are data (results) in the database
QUALITY CONTROL
Indicates a failure in a quality control test result
REAGENT VIAL ICON

Indicates the status of the reagent map. (Warning No reagent)
REAGENT VIAL ICON

Indicates the status of the reagent map. (Warning reagent
low)
REAGENT VIAL ICON

Indicates the status of the reagent map. (Sufficient reagent)
ERROR.
To call attention to high priority failures and fault messages
WARNING
To deliver different kinds of messages, i.e. to warn the user of
a “not allowed/wrong” operation, or of problems/errors
detected by the instrument during or after an operation
QUESTION
To request confirmation by the user before starting an
operation or before canceling an action
INFORMATION
To offer general information. In some boxes, but not always,
the message is followed by a request for confirmation

Material Status Colors
Color Status Letter / Symbol Status
Empty or STAT
Available
Not Pending
Programmed
Programmed Complete
Processing Not
Programmed
Complete Sample
Processing
Pending Quality
Control
Warning or Low
Errors Volume
Empty Cup in Sample not

Position Identified
Empty

Materials Map
Reagent Loading – The Materials map displays a graphical representation of liquid

positions on the instrument. The map displayed above represents an ACL Elite
PRO only. An ACL Elite does not have positions (R9-R12), as shown above. The
external barcode reader can be used to load liquid reagents in displayed materials
map. Or select the icons: reset volume and start timer when loading a new liquid,
this is an optional operation defined by the user.
The materials map screen can display the status of liquids by color onboard along
with additional information when clicked on each colored circle positions:
Green – Volume of liquid position is greater than the warning limit and stability is OK.
Orange – Volume of liquid position is less than the warning limit or either the onboard
or lot number stability has expired.
Red – Instrument detects the shortage of liquid in the position.
NOTE: When you select start / resume a run, the materials map is not checked by the
instrument sample arm liquid sensor for volume status. The analysis will proceed
regardless of color of the reagent position. The colors displayed are only visual alerts.
Make it a habit to: check the status of the reagents before starting a run, physically
and color making appropriate adjustments, as needed.
Sample Status
Sample Positions are displayed by quadrants, ten per quadrant,

(1-10, 11-20, 21-30 and 31-40).
Refer to Material Status Colors for additional information.
Selecting the sample position circle will display the information about that sample.
#: Sample Position on the tray
+: Sample Priority - STAT indicated by a checkmark 
S: Status of Tests (P, C, or N)
P – Pending; one or more tests missing a result
C – Complete; all tests programmed are analyzed
N – No Test; Identified sample has no tests

programmed
F: Flags associated with sample

Pre-run Checklist
Instrument Status in Ready, prepare the start of a run by performing these tasks
or verify performance:
 Daily Maintenance (See Maintenance section, Training Manual or Operators

manual for specifics)
 Reagent Status – Check for adequate reagent volumes and acceptable on-
board stability (See Materials Map page, Training Manual or Operators Manual
for specifics)
 Check QC Status – if necessary program and process controls (See QC section,

Training Manual or Operators Manual for specifics)
 Process Patient Samples – Program if necessary (See Sample Status

Sample Programming, Training Manual or Operators manual for specifics)

Processing Samples
Connected to Host with Default Tests Enabled
1. Place primary tubes with barcode labels facing outward on Sample Tray
2. Select Materials Map icon and confirm: reagents are onboard, in

correct position, lot number and volumes are updated, Rotors and Wash R
Emulsion supplies are onboard
3. Select Start icon
Note: May be prompted to load new rotor or identify the next available cuvette
position; can occur when user has requested rotor cover to open or sensor detects
questionable position availability due to reagents dried out in a cuvette position.
Default Tests enabled and sample having no tests ordered after host query, the
default tests will be completed on the sample.

No Host Connection and No Default Tests Enabled
1. Place primary tubes with or without barcode labels, and/or sample cups
onto Sample Tray (Ensure barcode specimens are orientated outward)
2. Select Analysis
3. Multi-test Session (or Single Test Session)
4. Select the Test Profile with the tests ordered for the specimens placed on the
Sample Tray
5. Select Read Bar Codes icon
Note: The Sample Tray engages, the barcode reader reads any bar coded
specimens and the sensor places any non-bar coded sample positions on the
map and generates the following message:
Warning: Error in Sample Identification
6. Acknowledge the message by selecting OK
7. Locate the unidentified sample position icon within the Quadrant
8. Select Program Sample icon
9. Enter the patient information/demographics based on your laboratory protocol
10. Select Tests order tests from list of enabled tests
11. Select Confirm OR select the to move to the next unidentified

specimen. Repeat entering patient information/demographics until all samples
identified.
12. Select Prev. Prog. icon if tests requested are same as

previous sample, if different select Tests
13. Select Materials Map icon and confirm: reagents are

onboard, in correct position, lot number and volumes are updated, Rotors
and Wash R Emulsion supplies are onboard
14. Select Start icon

Pause Session / Adding STAT
1. Instrument Status is Operating
2. Select STAT / Pause Session icon
3. Message appears asking; “The running session will be held. Is that OK?”
Answer Yes
4. Message appears; “STAT has been requested please wait”
5. The instrument will prompt; “STAT sample can be inserted now” Select OK
6. Add primary tube or cups
7. Select Read Bar Codes icon (With Host Connection, tests will be
ordered based on the host query. If not….)
8. Identify any samples, order tests, select STAT icon for STAT
priority
9. Select Resume / Start icon (Resume / Start icon now located in
lower left corner of toolbar, took position of STAT icon)
10. Message; “STAT was successfully resumed” Select OK
Note: Database View screen displays STAT samples by

automatically placing a in the 🞦 column

SAMPLE ANALYSIS
Load Samples
Select
Analysis
No
Host
Host
Non
Barcoded Barcoded
Start
Warning:
Material ID Specimen
Map
Enter demographics
Order tests
Verify
Reagents
Review Start
Results

Maintenance
Be sure to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when completing maintenance:
Lab coat, gloves, and either full face shield or protective eyewear.
Refer to Maintenance Module in Training Guide and/or Chapter 5 in Operators
Manual for complete instructions.
Daily:
 Check Wash R Emulsion volume
 Check Liquid Waste, if necessary
 Empty Rotor Waste Container
 Perform Clean Cycle

 Clean Waste Line, if necessary, dependent upon daily workload
 Perform Prime Procedure
Weekly:
 Clean all key instrument areas
 Clean Rinse Waste Reservoir
Bi-Weekly:
 Reboot Instrument
 Clean Rotor Holder and Optic Path
Monthly:
 Clean Air Filter
As Needed:
 Replace Needle Block
 Align Needles
 Waste Line Bleaching
 Decontamination
 Clean LCD Touch Screen
 Hard Drive Maintenance Disk – Defrags and Optimizes Hard Drive

Maintenance
Log Sheet
Make Copies
as needed

ACL ELITE / ELITE PRO System Maintenance Log
Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Year
DAILY
CHECK WASH R-EMULSION
LEVEL
EMPTY LIQUID WASTE IF
NECESSARY
EMPTY ROTOR WASTE
CONTAINER
PERFORM NEEDLE CLEANING
PROCEDURE
CLEAN WASTE LINE,
DEPENDENT ON DAILY
WORKLOAD
PRIMING - START OF
SHIFT/DAY
PRIMING- END OF SHIFT/DAY
WEEKLY
CLEAN INSTRUMENT
CLEAN RINSE RESERVOIR
BIWEEKLY
REBOOT THE ANALYZER
CLEAN ROTOR HOLDER AND
OPTIC PATH
MONTHLY
CHECK AND CLEAN AIR FILTER
AS NEEDED
MAINTENANCE
REPLACE NEEDLE
NEEDLES POSITION
PERFORM WASTE LINE
BLEACHING
DECONTAMINATION
PROCEDURE
CLEAN LCD SCREEN
HARD DRIVE MAINTENANCE
DISK
TECH INITIALS
Ordering Information for Expendables
Catalog Item Description # Pieces in

Number Package
Unit
181108-98* Sample Tray for 13x75 & 13x100 mm, (5 mL) 1
tubes
181812-85 Sample Tray for Sarstedt 11.5x66 mm (3 mL) 1
& 11.5x92 mm (5 mL) tubes
190764-00 Sample Tray adapter for plastic cup 4
190763-00 Sample Tray adapter for 4 mL vials 6
181812-65 Adapter for 10 mL reagent vials with magnetic 4
stirring (gray)
190762-00 Adapter for 10 mL reagent vials without 6
magnetic stirring (pink)
190761-00 Adapter for 4 mL reagent vials without 4
magnetic stirring (green)
97466-06 Magnetic Stirrer 6
189241-00 Glass Vials, 10 mL 10
67992-00 Sample Cups, 0.5 mL 1000
55751-00 Sample Cups, 2 mL 1000
67994-00 Cups, 4 mL, plus Labels 100
68000-00 Rotors- 20 cuvettes 100
181812-77 Rotor Refill Tool 1
181108-97 Rotor Waste Container 1
181108-43 Block Probe Assembly 1
181039-41 Needles Adjustment Tool 1
73289-01 Sample and Reagent Tubing, 1.5 m 1
181080-65 Sample and Reagent Tubing Extractor Tool 1
181812-72 Waste Reservoir, for needles wash 1
181057-69 Liquid Waste Bottle 1
99095-03 Waste Tube, 1.5 m 1
181812-71 Air Filter, molded 1
68931-02 Fuses 6.3 AT 2
148821-00 Power Cord, 100-115 V 1
197255-00 Power Cord, 220-240 V 1
84864-50 External Printer Cable 1
184202-38 Host Computer Cable (9 pin – 9 pin) 1
200024-00 Wash/Reference Emulsion, 1 liter 1
190068-00 Operator’s Manual, English version 1
*Sample Tray included in Start-up Kit

Quality Control
Set up QC
1. Select QC
2. Setup / Review
3. Select Control Material from list to define and setup QC
4. Select Tests from Enabled Test list
5. Move Selected Tests to Configured Test List
6. Enter Lot Number and Expiration Date of QC Material
7. Select each Configured Test and input:
o Units for each Test
o Target Mean
o Target SD
o SD Range
8. Select QC Range Check-Flags if out of Range based on input
9. Select Flag Patient Results-Flags patients results after an out of range control is
detected
Setup QC LoadList
10. Analysis
11. Multi-Test Session
12. Select the Multi-test that contains the tests for QC material
13. Select Add QC, a list will display all setup QC Liquid List
14. Select QC Material, continue until all QC is setup
15. Store Loadlist, 1-20
16. Select Confirm

Running Quality Controls
1. Select Analysis
2. Select Multi-test Session
3. Check Loadlist No. icon
4. Enter Loadlist number for QC Materials
5. Select Enter, programmed Loadlist will display on Multi-test Analysis Screen
6. Label cups with QC Material and place on tray based on display
7. Select Materials Map, confirm all reagent levels
8. Select Confirm
9. Select Start
Review Quality Control Results
10. Select icon from Toolbar region on screen
11. QC out of range will show the QC icon with a red ! alert
12. Results:
o Within range display in black
o Outside 2SD range display in violet or blue
o Outside 3SD range display in red
Results can be omitted by selecting Cumulative file from the QC List OR QC / Setup /Review, then
Select QC level and Specific test to be reviewed / omitted (displays in omit column)
4. Select Note icon add a note for QC out of range (note can contain up to30
alphanumeric characters)
5. To clear icon, clear single QC level out of range from the QC List
(results remain in QC database until a new lot is entered)
6. The Levey Jennings Chart from the Plot / Statistics screen displays:
o Black asterisk  result within range
o Blue diamond ◊ result outside 2SD
o Red triangle Δ result outside 3SD (point is in direction out)

Printing Controls
Clear
Single
Clear
Print All
Today QC
Print
All QC Cumulative
Levey
Jennings
1. Select the Print Today QC icon to print only today’s QC
2. Select the Print All QC icon prints all QC in List (stores 100
tests)
3. Review a specific result and QC file, Select the Cumulative Results icon
4. View a Levey Jennings chart for a control level, Select Plot and Statistics icon
5. Review and Confirm to close

Calibrations
Calibration procedures are common to all calibrated tests. Variables are test-specific reagents and
material used during calibration. The instrument requires certain tests to be calibrated either prior to or
during sample analysis.
Dedicated: Calibration is a separate session, is initiated from the Calibration menu and is stored as the
last executed calibration curve. The curve is viewable under calibration review from drop down menu.
In Session: Calibration is executed with the sample run and then can be used in later sample runs.
(Calibration Plasma onboard sample tray, calibration will be performed automatically; if not the onboard
stored calibration curve will be utilized for additional sample runs.)
Each Rotor: Every time a new rotor is loaded for that test a calibration must be done for that assay.
Calibration Summary
1. Select Calibration from drop down menu
2. Select Calibrate
3. Select Test from Tests to Calibrate
4. Select Materials Map and ensure: all reagents are onboard have ample volume and stability,
this includes rotor supply, and Wash R Emulsion
5. Select Start
6. Upon completion review data and ensure r2 value is in acceptable range for assay and no
errors are displayed (Repeat if necessary)
7. Successful completion, select Confirm to store calibration

CALIBRATION
Calibration
Select the Test to Calibrate

Calibrate  Drop down menu displays all
enabled tests for calibration
Verify/Change Lot Specific

Information:
Materials  Lot Number
Map  Expiration Date
 ISI
 Calibration Target
Review data:
Review
Calibration  Acceptable r2 value
 No calibration errors
 Accept Calibration
Select Multi-Test or Single Test

 Check Materials Map
Analysis  Load Samples
 Select Start

Troubleshooting
Types of messages generated with system problems
Warnings: displays as a yellow icon in the lower right toolbar region. Selecting the warning
icon allow viewing of description of error. Instrument may continue to run, with some limitations
depending on problem.
Alarm: warns user of problem requiring immediate attention. Some sub-functions and
operations will still be available. Log off instrument, power off and on again; if error persists
contact Call Center.
Failure: message indicates a problem serious enough to prevent further use of instrument.
Attempt to log off instrument (if serious enough may not be able to navigate in software), power
off and on again; if error persists contact Call Center.
1. Gather information (what, how, when….)
2. Identify the symptoms (only when we do )
3. Broadly Categorize (QC, sample tray, rotor area, temperature…)
4. Isolate the issue and develop a plan (what can I do before calling Call Center?)
5. Correct the issue
6. Verify the corrective action (run QC, re-calibrate, run samples….)
Coagulation Errors
Error Description Abbreviated Flag Priority
Data Reduction Errors R 1 (highest)
Temperature Errors T 2
Instrument Errors E 3
Calibration Errors C 4
Analytical Reference Errors A 5
Parallelism Errors P 7
Errors on Algorithms, Ratio, Ranges W 8
Materials Errors M 9 (lowest)

Error codes/meanings/remedies
Error Meaning Flags Results Action

Code
1 No R No results Replace Reference Emulsion bottle, clean optics and
flush/optical Cycle retest sample.
error abort
5 Optical R Error 5 ADC saturation (signal above 9.5 V at the end of clotting
failure No result curve). Possible high Fibrinogen concentration. Dilute the
sample 1:1 with factor Diluent and repeat the test.
6 No Coag R Error 6 First threshold not passed. Sample does not clot within
No result the acquisition time. Repeat the test in extended
acquisition time.
7 Coag error R Error 7 Second threshold not passed. Sample clot is noisy and
No result does not give a normal clot signal within the acquisition
time. Repeat the test in extended acquisition time.
8 Coag error R Error 8 Delta time between the two thresholds is higher than the
No result selected value. Possible non-phasic clotting curve.
Review the clot curve. Possible sample interference with
clotting reaction.
9 Coag error R Error 9 Initial slope of the reaction curve is higher than the
No result selected value. Possible bi-phasic clotting curve. Review
the clot curve. Possible sample interference with the
clotting reaction.
10 Coag error R Error 10 Final slope of the reaction curve is higher than the
No result selected value. Unstable endpoint of the clotting curve.
Review the clot curve. Possible sample interference with
the clotting reaction. Repeat the test in the extended
acquisition time.
11 Final delta R Error 11 Final delta of the reaction curve is higher than the
error No result selected value. If this is a nephelometric reaction, it may
be an indication of an unstable endpoint in the clotting
curve. Review the clot curve. Possible sample
interference with the clotting reaction. Repeat the test in
extended acquisition time.
If this is an absorbance test, it may be an indication of an
absorbance value outside the specified limit.
12 Coag error R Error 12 Maximum peak of the first derivative is below the
No result selected limit value. First derivative peak is not
significant enough to indicate a real clotting reaction
point. Review the clot curve. Repeat the test in extended
acquisition time.
13 Coag error R Error 13 Maximum peak of the second derivative is below the
No result selected limit value. Second derivative peak is not
significant enough to indicate a real clotting reaction
point. Review the clot curve. Repeat the test in extended
acquisition time.
14 Offset error R Error 14 Offset of the initial part of the curve is above the selected
No result limit value. Initial reaction turbidity is relatively high.
Review the clot reaction curve.
30 Offset error R Error 30 Initial reaction turbidity is relatively low. Review the clot
(delta No result reaction curve. Check integrity of reagents, and make
algorithm ) sure no bubbles are present.

Error Meaning Flags Results Action
Code
31 Minimum R. Error 31 Review the curve and rerun the sample. Sample may have
Curve Delta instead of an extended clotting time.
not met the result.
32 Reaction Q-Noisy Numeric Review Curve and repeat sample.
curve Baseline/ Result
baseline Reaction displayed
readings are curve
erratic
33 Reaction Q-Noisy Numeric Review Curve and repeat sample.
curve Baseline/ Result
baseline Reaction displaye
readings are curve d
erratic
40 QC not valid Error 40. No flag on QC gives a non-valid result. Review the reaction curves.
(No check No QC samples Repeat the test with freshly prepared materials.
QC selected) result
41 QC not valid No flag on Error 41. QC gives a non-valid result. Review the reaction curves.
samples No QC Repeat the test with freshly prepared materials.
result
42 QC out of No flag on QC result QC gives a result out of range. Review the reaction
range samples is not curves. Repeat the test with freshly prepared materials.
flagged
43 QC invalid s Q – Flag Error 43. QC gives a non-valid result. Review the reaction curves.
on patient No QC Repeat the test with freshly prepared materials.
samples result
44 QC out of Q – Flag QC is QC gives a non-valid result. Review the reaction curves.
range on patient flagged Repeat the test with freshly prepared materials.
samples
70 Curve R Error 70 Check sample and rerun. Clot curve not available.
Sequence No result Sample may have an extended clotting time.
error
71 Too many R Error 71 Review curve, check sample and rerun. Invalid result.
spikes error No result Sample may have an extended clotting time.
72 Baseline SD R Error 72 Review curve, check sample and rerun. Invalid result.
error No results Sample may have an extended clotting time.
73 SyX value R Error 73 Review curve, check sample and rerun. Invalid result.
greater than No results Sample may have an extended clotting time.
Max. SD
Note: Full list of all errors codes are in Operators Manual, Chapter 6. This list represents a numerical
sequence of more common error codes. (Operators Manual separates error codes by type of error, for
example: QC, Calibration, Session Errors, Ratio and INR…, not necessarily sequenced numerically)

AccuTrak
AccuTrak is Instrumentation Laboratory’s inter-laboratory quality control program. This

program will assist your QC program by:
 Statistically comparing your results with other labs using like reagents and
instrumentation.
 Providing users with ongoing peer comparisons for managing laboratory
quality.
 Monitoring laboratory accuracy and precision.
 Providing users with a selection of reports excellent for reviewing instrument
performance and satisfying inspectors’ requirements.
Enrolling in AccuTrak
There are two choices for enrollment.
1. Call the AccuTrak center at 1-800-678-0710, option 7 and request a new users
account.
 AccuTrak Laboratory Code Number.

 AccuTrak Quality Control Program Procedures Manual.
 2 sets of data input forms.
 Pre-addressed mailing envelopes.
 Calendar with mailing dates indicating when your data should be put in
the mail.
 AccuTrak On-Line Account Access registration information for on-line
QC services.
After that, additional supplies can be ordered online at the website below or by
calling at the number above.
2. Enroll on-line at www.ilus.com by selecting:
Service and Support ► AccuTrak ►complete enrollment information

then
Send Request.
Or type entire URL:
Once enrolled, you will receive an e-mail confirming registration and activation
of your account.

WWW.ILUS.COM

CHANGE THE DATE AND TIME
 Select Setup / Date/Time
Drop Down
arrow Cancel
Date/Time Confirm
 Select Date Format- Use The Drop Down Box ▼

 dd.mm.yyyy (European style)
 yyyy.mm.dd (Japanese style)
 mm.dd.yyyy (USA style)
 Set Date and Time, two numeric fields are available.

Note: Changing date to a previous date may impact results (Patient, QC and
Calibration) and database FIFO (First In, First Out) operation. Follow the same
procedure when changing the time to Daylight Savings Time (if applicable).
 Review and select Confirm

NEW TEST SETUP
New Test Setup
View/Define:
 Enable Test
Setup  Modify Ranges
Test  Calculation Setup
Mean of the Normal Range (MNR)
Enter Lot Specific Information:

 Lot Number
Setup  Expiration Date
Liquids  ISI*
 Calibration Target
QC Setup/Review:
QC  Mean & SD
 QC Range Check
 Patient Flag
Select the Test to Calibrate

 Load Reagents. Per Materials Map:
Calibrate  Calibrate the Assay
(dedicated)  When calibration is complete
review data and ensures that there
is not error.
Select Multi-Test or Single Test

 Check Materials Per Materials Map
Analysis  Load Samples
 Press Start


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INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY

ACL ELITE / ELITE PRO* System

PN 774413AA (November 2010)

Revision A Initial Issue (May, 2006)

Revision AA Software release 3.01.04

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HAZARDS AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and IMPORTANTS alert you as follows:

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Reagent / Sample Loading

New Test Setup (flowchart)

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MULTI TEST SESSION

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Window Icons Command / Action

Cancel (dimmed if Edit action not

Add to the list

Remove an item from the list

Transfer an item from one list to

Information in different languages

Extract Sample Data

Save information to floppy disk

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Toolbar Commands / Instrument

Instrument Status Operating

Close/Open cover Ready

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REAGENT VIAL ICON

REAGENT VIAL ICON

REAGENT VIAL ICON

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Empty Cup in Sample not

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Reagent Loading – The Materials map displays a graphical representation of liquid

Red – Instrument detects the shortage of liquid in the position.

Sample Positions are displayed by quadrants, ten per quadrant,

#: Sample Position on the tray

+: Sample Priority - STAT indicated by a checkmark 

S: Status of Tests (P, C, or N)

P – Pending; one or more tests missing a result

C – Complete; all tests programmed are analyzed

N – No Test; Identified sample has no tests

F: Flags associated with sample

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 Daily Maintenance (See Maintenance section, Training Manual or Operators

 Check QC Status – if necessary program and process controls (See QC section,

 Process Patient Samples – Program if necessary (See Sample Status

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Connected to Host with Default Tests Enabled

2. Select Materials Map icon and confirm: reagents are onboard, in

3. Select Start icon

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3. Multi-test Session (or Single Test Session)

5. Select Read Bar Codes icon

Warning: Error in Sample Identification

6. Acknowledge the message by selecting OK

7. Locate the unidentified sample position icon within the Quadrant

8. Select Program Sample icon

9. Enter the patient information/demographics based on your laboratory protocol

10. Select Tests order tests from list of enabled tests

11. Select Confirm OR select the to move to the next unidentified