instrument. This facility must optimise reagent utilisation and not sacrifice a batch run in order to process the STAT sample. Modes of operation The instrument should be capable of multiple modes of operation; random access, STAT and batch processing. The Alfred and Monash Pathology and satellite laboratories are expected to deal with a constant flow of small batch sizes, such as 6 to 10 samples. It is preferable to allow for frequent and interrupted sample feed. There should be capability to support large batch mode testing as might occur with routine antenatal screening where large batches might be tested at either the beginning or end of routine day activity. Mandatory configurations It is mandatory that analysers include the following configurations upon request by Participating Health Services: Ability to deal with a range of common blood collection tube formats eg. Greiner, Bectin Dickinson, Sarstedt Data back-up capability. Continuous loading of reagents without the need to interrupt instrumentation Continuous loading of samples without interrupting instrumentation Ability to change consumables without interruption Optional configurations It is desirable that analysers can include the following configurations upon request by Participating Health Services: Cap piercing capability would be an advantage Ability to deal with paediatric samples Software should be of technology Capability of on-board titration from primary tube. Capability to perform titration using pre-diluted specimen Capability of automated enzyme techniques would be an advantage Capability of reflex testing when conditions are met. Comparability of specificity and sensitivity against current analyser. Maximise use of partially used consumables eg DAT, XMatch units Capability to set QC limits with definable sensitivity level eg 1+, 2+ etc. Flexible and streamlined daily maintenance program Category 2 Semi-automated Immunohaematology Analyser – Base unit The technology is to be the same as above except that some of the processes may require manual interventions. Category 3 Manual Immunohaematology Analyser –
instrument. This facility must optimise reagent utilisation and not sacrifice a batch run in order to process the STAT sample. Modes of operation The instrument should be capable of multiple modes of operation; random access, STAT and batch processing. The Alfred and Monash Pathology and satellite laboratories are expected to deal with a constant flow of small batch sizes, such as 6 to 10 samples. It is preferable to allow for frequent and interrupted sample feed. There should be capability to support large batch mode testing as might occur with routine antenatal screening where large batches might be tested at either the beginning or end of routine day activity. Mandatory configurations It is mandatory that analysers include the following configurations upon request by Participating Health Services: Ability to deal with a range of common blood collection tube formats eg. Greiner, Bectin Dickinson, Sarstedt Data back-up capability. Continuous loading of reagents without the need to interrupt instrumentation Continuous loading of samples without interrupting instrumentation Ability to change consumables without interruption Optional configurations It is desirable that analysers can include the following configurations upon request by Participating Health Services: Cap piercing capability would be an advantage Ability to deal with paediatric samples Software should be of technology Capability of on-board titration from primary tube. Capability to perform titration using pre-diluted specimen Capability of automated enzyme techniques would be an advantage Capability of reflex testing when conditions are met. Comparability of specificity and sensitivity against current analyser. Maximise use of partially used consumables eg DAT, XMatch units Capability to set QC limits with definable sensitivity level eg 1+, 2+ etc. Flexible and streamlined daily maintenance program Category 2 – Semi-automated Immunohaematology Analyser Base unit The technology is to be the same as above except that some of the processes may require manual interventions. Category 3 – Manual Immunohaematology Analyser
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