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WALK AWAY/READ NOW Modes
Refer to the Sofia 2 User Manual.
Sofia 2 may be set to two different modes (WALK AWAY and READ NOW). The procedures for each mode are described below.
In WALK AWAY Mode, the user immediately inserts the Test Cassette into Sofia
2. Positive and negative test results will be displayed at 15 minutes.
The user first places the Test Cassette onto the counter or bench top for 15 minutes
(outside of Sofia 2). The user manually times this development step. The Test Cassette
MUST remain on the bench for 15 minutes to get an accurate result. Then, the user inserts
the Test Cassette into Sofia 2. In READ NOW Mode, Sofia 2 will scan and display the test
result within 1 minute. Warning: Results must not be interpreted past 30 minutes after
inoculation. Using the Sofia past this time may result in false results.
RUN TEST
1. Input the User ID with the integrated barcode scanner
or manually enter the data using the keypad.
NOTE: If you scan the wrong barcode, re-highlight the
field using the touchscreen on Sofia 2. The previous
one will be overwritten with the right barcode.
2. Input the Patient ID and Order # (if applicable) with
the integrated barcode scanner or manually enter the
data using the keypad.
3. Verify that the correct mode
(WALK AWAY or READ NOW)
has been selected. Press and
open the Sofia 2 drawer.
4. Insert the Test Cassette into the drawer. Then gently close the drawer.
5. Sofia 2 will start automatically and display the progress. In WALK AWAY
Mode, the test results will be displayed in approximately 15 minutes. In
READ NOW Mode, the test results will be displayed within 1 minute. See
Sofia 2 Interpretation of Results section.
Allow the test to develop for the FULL 15 minutes BEFORE placing it into Sofia 2.
Using Sofia 2
WALK AWAY Mode
READ NOW Mode