Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
detection cup handler tip
English answer:
sample cup holder
Added to glossary by
Jörgen Slet
Apr 27, 2004 10:16
20 yrs ago
English term
Estonia
19 years of biomedical translation
Native in: Estonian 
Works in: English to Estonian, Estonian to English
detection cup handler tip
English
Medical
Science (general)
automatic PCR analyser
Perform Daily Instrument Maintenance as outlined in the Operator's Manual for the xxx Analyzer including:
Wipe **D-cup handler tip** with a lint-free moist cloth and dry.
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What exactly is this ? I have no hands-on experience with such equipment.
Wipe **D-cup handler tip** with a lint-free moist cloth and dry.
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What exactly is this ? I have no hands-on experience with such equipment.
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It seems to me, that this PCR analyser has some kind of robotic arm, that picks up and moves the D-cups. This is why the tip of this arm needs to be wiped, so it will be clean again.
I'm not sure, but I hope this helps somehow. :)
I also found an useful site in this issue.
I'm not sure, but I hope this helps somehow. :)
I also found an useful site in this issue.
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Comment: "Indeed. I asked the client to be sure.
User "nothing" suggested the same, but as a note, not as an answer. Nevertheless, I must thank both of you."
3 hrs
To test for the presence of HCV RNA (qualitative) in ...
Declined
To test for the presence of HCV RNA (qualitative) in serum or plasma using The COBAS AMPLICOR Hepatitis C Virus Test.
Record the positions of the controls and specimens in the A-rings. Amplification must be started within 45 minutes of the time that the processed specimens and controls are added to the A-tubes containing the Master Mix. Move the A-rings to the Amplification/Detection Area.
Post Amplification Area - Amplification and Detection:
Perform Daily Instrument Maintenance as outline in the Operator's Manual of the COBAS AMPLICOR Analyzer, including:
Wipe initialization post with a lint-free moist cloth and dry
Wipe D-cup handler tip with a lint-free moist cloth and dry
Check Wash Buffer Reservoir and fill if necessary
Prepare Working Wash Buffer (1x) by adding 1 volume of WB(10x) to 9 volume of Deionized water. Mix well. Keep a minimum of 5-6 litres of Wash Buffer (1x) in the Wash Buffer Reservoir at all times.
Empty waste container
Prime the system:
Place the D-cup rack on the D-cup platform. One D-Cup is required for each detection and two D-cups are required for each cassette of working Substrate to allow for COBAS AMPLICOR System blanking. ONLY discard whole D-cup rack when all the D-cups have been used up, just replace it with a new rack, do not move any D-cup rack around. Make sure D-cup trays sit properly on D-cup platforms!!
Check under 'STATUS', will show time when amplification is finished, also time when detection is completed.
Discard A-ring(s) and D-cups (if all used up) in Biohazard Box. Replace D-cups with a new one if needed.
Record the positions of the controls and specimens in the A-rings. Amplification must be started within 45 minutes of the time that the processed specimens and controls are added to the A-tubes containing the Master Mix. Move the A-rings to the Amplification/Detection Area.
Post Amplification Area - Amplification and Detection:
Perform Daily Instrument Maintenance as outline in the Operator's Manual of the COBAS AMPLICOR Analyzer, including:
Wipe initialization post with a lint-free moist cloth and dry
Wipe D-cup handler tip with a lint-free moist cloth and dry
Check Wash Buffer Reservoir and fill if necessary
Prepare Working Wash Buffer (1x) by adding 1 volume of WB(10x) to 9 volume of Deionized water. Mix well. Keep a minimum of 5-6 litres of Wash Buffer (1x) in the Wash Buffer Reservoir at all times.
Empty waste container
Prime the system:
Place the D-cup rack on the D-cup platform. One D-Cup is required for each detection and two D-cups are required for each cassette of working Substrate to allow for COBAS AMPLICOR System blanking. ONLY discard whole D-cup rack when all the D-cups have been used up, just replace it with a new rack, do not move any D-cup rack around. Make sure D-cup trays sit properly on D-cup platforms!!
Check under 'STATUS', will show time when amplification is finished, also time when detection is completed.
Discard A-ring(s) and D-cups (if all used up) in Biohazard Box. Replace D-cups with a new one if needed.
Reference:
http://www.scienceboard.net/resources/protocols.asp?action=article&protocol_id=384&criteria=
Comment: "This is the text I am working on, so I already have a copy :-)"
Discussion
Many of the processes of these machines are automatic. The handler (I don't know what it looks like, could be a robotic arm or a different type of mechanism) transfers the cups to be analised