Daily Maintenance of the CBNAAT Instrument

Daily maintenance tasks of the CBNAAT instrument include:

At the end of the day:

• Turn off the computer
• Turn off the CBNAAT instrument

At the beginning of the day:

• Turn on the CBNAAT instrument
• Turn on the computer

Daily Maintenance Tasks

• After testing, remove the cartridges from the instrument. 
• Dispose off cartridges in the appropriate biohazard waste container.
• Remove clutter from the work area.
• Disinfect the work area (1% hypochlorite solution or 70% ethanol).
• Put on the dust cover when the instrument is not in use.
• Switch off the machine at the end of the day.
• Do not turn off the UPS power supply.

It is essential to wear disposable gloves for the cleaning procedure. Wearing gloves prevents one from being exposed to biologically hazardous samples.

Video : Daily Maintenance of CBNAAT Instrument

Resources

• GeneXpert Package Insert