Welcome to the miniVIDAS online training course! This is your first step toward learning how your new instrument works and how you can most effectively use it in your laboratory.

Getting Started

Chapter 1- Getting Started with the miniVIDAS (7:40)   Video    Workbook

• Basics of the miniVIDAS
• miniVIDAS Startup Kit
• Assay Kits for the miniVIDAS

Chapter 2- Configuration (5:43)    Video    Workbook

• Configuring the miniVIDAS

Chapter 3- CLIA and Validation (12:10)    Video    Workbook

• Clinical Lab Improvement Amendments
• Before You Begin Testing Patients
• Interpreting Method Validation Results
• Organize and Understand CLIA Requirements
• CLIA Inspections
• Method Validation
• Understanding Deviation from Average Values

Chapter 4- Preparation and Loading (9:31)    Video    Workbook

• Preparing and Reagent Kit Comp and Samples
• Reagent Preparation
• Reagent Strip Preparation
• Loading the miniVIDAS

Chapter 5- Programming (4:41)    Video    Workbook

• Programming a Run in the miniVIDAS

Chapter 6- Results (4:30)    Video    Workbook

• Interpreting Test Results
• Interpretation of Standard Calib and Control Results
• Expected Values
• Patient Results Beyond Limits of Detection 

Chapter 7- Errors and Troubleshooting (7:12)    Video    Workbook

• Resolving Errors and Troubleshooting Problems
• Resolving Start Errors
• System Errors
• Assay Report Errors
• Troubleshooting Tips
• Resolution

Chapter 8- Instrument Maintenance (8:39)    Video    Workbook

• Performing Preventative Maintenance
• Temperature
• SPR Blocks
• Reagent Strip Trays
• Drip Trays
• QCV
• Conclusion

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