mini VIDAS

Question 1

There are_____ keys on the mini VIDAS keypad.

They are divided among four groups, according to their function: (4) FANS

Answer 1

24

Function keys
Arrow keys
Number keys
Selection keys

Question 2

Types of mini vidas

Answer 2

The mini VIDAS blue

The mini VIDAS

Question 3

The analytical portion of the mini VIDAS contains two compartments called “______.”

Labeled A and B, the sections operate independently, allowing a variety of tests to be run on the mini VIDAS at the same time.

Answer 3

Sections

Question 4

Types of mini vidas

Answer 4

The mini VIDAS blue

The mini VIDAS

Question 4

On the lower portion of each section, a plastic dust cover can be lifted to reveal the_______

The tray, shown in the figure below, consists of six channels into which you can slide a reagent strip.

Each of the six channels constitutes a position in the section.

You can insert up to six single, or three dual reagent strips for a combined capacity of up to 12 tests.

The tray is pulled into the instrument during processing.

Answer 4

reagent strip tray

Question 5

The upper portion of a section has a door that pulls down to reveal the_____

The main feature of this compartment is the six-position ___, used to hold the______

The six positions of the block correspond to the six positions in the reagent strip tray.

Answer 5

SPR block.

SPRs, or Solid Phase Receptacles.

Question 6

A small light above the SPR block door indicates the operating status of each section.

When the section is running a test, the light is on; when the light is off, the section is idle.

A flashing light indicates that the tests in that section are completed, and that the reagent strips and SPRs should be removed.

Answer 6

Operating status light

Question 7

The mini VIDAS uses a_____ as the detection system.

The scanner is mounted on a mechanical device that permits it to be used for both sections.

The mini VIDAS detects_____ changes in the specialized ______mounted at the end of every reagent strip.

Answer 7

fluorometric scanner

chemical

optical cuvette

Question 7

This is where all instructions and messages for operating the mini VIDAS are displayed.

Answer 7

Display screen

Question 8

These five keys are used to select one of up to five options that can appear on the display screen.

The options are displayed on the screen opposite the keys (which are black in the manual) used to select them.

Answer 8

Option Selection keys

Question 9

These keys are used to input numbers into the mini VIDAS, and, in some cases, to make input selections.

They include the ten digits, 0 - 9, a decimal point, and an <ENTER> key.</ENTER>

Answer 9

Numeric keypad

Question 10

3 function keys

Answer 10

Help
Previous
Undo

Question 11

These keys are used to move the cursor on certain screens.

The <↑>and <↓> keys are also used to page the display screen, that is, to show a second or third page of output that does not fit on one screen

Answer 11

Arrow keys

Question 12

The mini VIDAS includes an internally mounted_____

The printer is located on the top of the mini VIDAS, directly above the keypad and screen.

Answer 12

thermal printer.

Question 13

Status screen

The section is available to be assigned and run tests.

Answer 13

Available

Question 14

The mini VIDAS module is in the process of reading the bar codes of the reagent strips in the section.

Indicates a temperature control problem or a hardware problem in the section.

The section has been taken offline.

Answer 14

Barcode

Error

Offline

Question 14

The mini VIDAS includes an internally mounted_____

The printer is located on the top of the mini VIDAS, directly above the keypad and screen.

Answer 14

thermal printer.

Question 15

Status screen

The section is in the process of a hardware reset and is not available. This status normally lasts for less than one minute.

The section is running tests.

Answer 15

Resetting

Run

Question 16

Single reagent strip

The mini VIDAS single reagent strip has_____ wells. The sample is placed in the____

The other eight wells contain the necessary reagents (conjugate, solvent, wash buffer).

The last well is the_____ in which the fluorescence of the substrate is measured.

A small tab ensures that the strip is correctly positioned in its channel guides.

Answer 16

ten

sample well.

optical cuvette

Question 17

is a specially designed plastic pipette-shaped device.

During manufacturing, the interior of the _____ is coated with antibody, antigen, or other treatments that capture a target analyte.

Answer 17

The Solid Phase Receptacle, or SPR (pronounced “spur”),

Question 18

The mini VIDAS uses the_____ to withdraw or dispense liquid from or to a well in the reagent strip.

The beveled tip of the SPR enables it to pierce the protective seal that covers the wells in a reagent strip.

The reagent strip tray then moves in and out to allow liquids to be transferred from one well to another

Answer 18

SPR

Question 19

List all wells and its corresponding functions

Answer 19

1 - sample well
2 - diluent
3-4 - washing buffer
5 - conjugate
6-9 - washing buffer
10 - sample cuvette/ substrate