Luminex IS Version 2.3 - Manual (Page 68)

Luminex IS Software Manual for Version 2.3
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2. Click Start to continue where the batch left off. Note that a
comment is added to the batch to indicate that the batch is being
rerun.
Scan in Samples
With a Barcode
Reader
The barcode reader lets you quickly enter sample identification
numbers or accession numbers. Use the Code 128 barcode label type
when scanning barcode labels into the system as patient identities.
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To scan samples into the system using the barcode reader:
1. Aim the barcode reader’s beam to read the middle of the barcode
series, horizontally. The beam must encompass the entire set of
bars. See the shaded area in Figure 32.
Figure 32 Barcode Reader Beam Aimed Across Code
2. Squeeze the barcode reader’s trigger. The beam activates and
reads the barcode. The barcode information appears in the
appropriate row.
3. Visually verify that the barcode data scanned correctly. It is
critical that you scan (or enter) the correct identification number.
Add a Patient List You can apply a Patient List to any batch or multi-batch only during
batch setup in the Luminex Batch Setup dialog box.
You can create a Patient List text file using Windows Notepad or a
text editor. The text file must meet the following requirements:
• The first line of text in the file must be “LX100IS Patient List”.
• The second line of text in the file must be “[Accession#, Dilution
Factor]”.
• Any following lines of text should be only in the format, “x, y”.
Where x = accession ID number for the patient (patient identifier
string) and y = dilution factor.
• The dilution factor is optional, but if entered, must be a numeric
value.
• If the dilution factor is omitted, the system defaults to one.
• Patient list entries are case sensitive. This applies to entries made
through the graphical user interface or in a file.
Warning: Laser light. Do not stare into the beam. Class II laser
product.