Unloaded MGIT DST Report

Unloaded MGIT DST Report

A completed DST in the Bactec MGIT-960  instrument is indicated by a red “+” on the drawer. The following steps are involved in removing the completed DSTs from the instrument and printing the “Unload AST Set” report:

Step 1: Open the desired drawer. Press the “Remove Completed AST Sets” soft key.

Step 2: The first completed AST set stations illuminate with FLASHING GREEN indicators.

Step 3: Remove the carrier, starting with the completed set closest to the front of the drawer, and scan its barcode label. The LEDs at this station extinguish.

Step 4: Repeat steps 2 – 3 to remove additional AST sets.

Step 5:  Place completed AST sets in the AST tube rack.

Step 6: Close the drawer and press the “printer” soft key to access the report selection.

Step 7:  Press the “Unloaded AST set report” soft key to print the report.“Unloaded AST set report” soft key to print the report.

Note: Ensure that a working printer is connected to the instrument and check that the paper is present before printing the report.

Resource

Mycobacteriology Laboratory Manual, First Edition, April 2014, Global Laboratory Initiative

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