Reading SNAP* Tests
Full Read
Lets you record the test lot ID, tech ID and sample ID. Provides on-screen and
printed test results. Use the Full Read mode option if you are testing under NCIMS
guidelines. Please refer to the IDEXX New SNAP* Beta-Lactam Appendix N 2400
form for guidelines.
To perform a Full Read:
1. Tap the Read Test option on the Main screen to access the Select
Test screen.
2. Select the Full Read option. Depending on the type of SNAP test
you are reading, tap either the Beta-Lactam or the Other button.
3. A screen appears that requires you to enter the lot ID, the tech ID
and the sample ID. Tap the Lot ID text field to access the numeric
keypad.
4. Tap the desired numbers. The numbers you enter appear in the Lot
ID text field at the top of the screen for verification. When finished,
tap OK.
TIP: Tap the Back arrow to clear the digits one by one. Tap the Back
button to clear all entries and close the keypad screen.
5. Repeat this process for the Tech ID and Sample ID fields and then
tap OK.
NOTE: All fields must be filled in before a test can be read.
6. Insert the activated SNAP device firmly and completely into the
SNAPshot* DSR Reader port.
NOTE: Keep device in the SNAPshot DSR Reader until red LED light
turns off.
7. Tap the OK button. After the test has been read, the screen displays
the type of test, date, time, lot ID, tech ID, sample ID, ratio and
results. This information is also printed.
8. If you want to read another test, tap the Next button. The test screen
appears prefilled with the lot ID and the tech ID that you entered for
the previous test. Tap the Sample ID field to enter the number for
the new test.
If you are done reading tests, tap Back to return to the Select Test
screen.
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