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Correct use of Tecan liquid handling platforms

Instructions and recommendations for routine operation in the field of clinical diagnostics according to the requirements of In Vitro Diagnostic Directive

This guide is intended to provide an overview of:

• relevant pre-analytical steps for sample treatment
• understanding general liquid handling mechanisms
• key maintenance information for instruments
• training information

This guide summarizes good usage of Tecan liquid handling platforms in diagnostic laboratories for pipetting body fluids, such as whole blood, serum or plasma, and concerns the following Tecan liquid handling platforms and software packages:

• Freedom EVO® Clinical with Logic™ Software
• Genesis RSP™ with Logic Software
• Genesis RMP™ with TOPS™ Software.

This guide also contains input from field use and, therefore, is a valuable information source to supplement the corresponding operating manuals. It is intended for use by technicians, laboratory supervisors, Tecan application specialists and field service engineers. This guide can also serve for establishing standard operating procedures (SOP). It assumes adherence to the applicable operating manual.
Any change to the set-up in your application software must be carried out only by persons trained by Tecan or by Tecan application specialists. As for all other Tecan liquid handling platforms please refer to the corresponding operating manuals.