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1. 12 Press ENTER to return to the Slide ID box and enter additional slide identifications 13 Select the FINISH ENTRY button or press ENTER until the FINISH ENTRY button is highlighted to complete the slide identification entry process The PROGRAMMING GRID appears Deleting Slide ID Information through the SLIDE INFORMATION Button There are three methods for deleting slide identification information deleting the slide identification case or a specific slide Deleting a slide identification enables the removal of a large group of slides associated with a specific ID Deleting a case removes only the slides associated with the specified case for the specified ID and allows other slides from the same ID with a different case to remain on the grid Deleting a slide removes a specific slide from the grid Deleting a Slide Identification This method deletes all slides associated with the selected slide identification 1 Select the SLIDE INFO button from the PROGRAMMING GRID The SLIDE INFORMATION screen is displayed with the cursor in the Slide ID box 2 Press the DOWN arrow key until the desired slide identification appears highlighted in the Slide ID box 3 Press ENTER and the selected slide identification appears in the Slide ID box The cursor moves to the Case box 4 Select the DELETE button A dialog box asks if you want to delete the selected slide identification 5 Select the YES button T
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6. 6 Click on the USE TEMPLATE button The PROGRAMMING GRID appears with the selected protocol template displayed in the grid header Selecting and Editing the Reagent Dispense Volume NOTE Low security level does not allow access to changing the reagent volumes for a Protocol Template Low level security users can change the volume for all slides using the All Slides control on the SLIDE LAYOUT PROGRAM SLIDES screen See Programming Slides section 10 selecting and Editing the Reagent Dispense Volume for All Steps in a Protocol 1 Select the REAGENT VOLUME button in the upper right corner of the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen The PROTOCOL STANDARD VOLUME dialog box appears Protocol Standard Yolume 100 microliters 150 microliters 200 microliters 400 microliters 600 microliters 2 Select the desired reagent dispense volume by clicking on the raised diamond next to the appropriate volume The diamond becomes recessed and a smaller black diamond appears The selected volume is applied to all steps in the Protocol Template Select the OK button to save The PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen appears 4 Select the USE TEMPLATE button The TEMPLATE CHANGED dialog box is displayed asking Save on Disk now Select the YES button and the SAVE TEMPLATE dialog box is displayed Enter a template name and select OK Template names must be 8 alpha numeric characters or less no symbols or spaces can be used Select
7. 00 28 03 Treat slide 3 1 2 with 400 pl Total 00 28 16 Clean probe 00 28 58 Vial A PSAP RxH N1518 Start 00 28 58 Pump 400 pl 00 29 12 Treat slide 4 1 2 with 400 pl Current 1 00 29 25 Clean probe Finish 00 30 07 Wait until 00 30 19 00 30 19 Rinse slide 1 Batch 13 PM 00 30 31 Wait until 00 30 32 00 30 32 Vial C1 Biotin xM amp xR Ig 00 30 33 Pump 600 pl 00 30 47 Treat slide 13 1 2 with 400 pl 00 31 00 Treat slide 25 1 with 200 pl 00 31 10 Wait until 00 32 42 E 02 09 00 31 11 Print Log New Program Review Program 2 0 0 3 26 99 11 544M Mary Jones DAKO CORPORATION t ent no A a co zzz X NOTE To view previous steps use the scroll bar to get to the desired view field then release the mouse button Do not hold the button depressed for an extended period Holding the mouse button down too long may cause the Autostainer to pause EMERGENCY can be used to stop the run at any time Selecting this button pauses the STOP run This button disappears once the staining run is complete PRINT LOG prints the Run Log for the current run Selecting this button during a staining run prints a partial Run Log showing the last event completed by the Autostainer This button changes to PRINT IHC once the run has ended PRINT IHC is displayed only after the run has ended Selecting this button prints an IHC Report as defined during Initialization see Initializing the Dako Autostainer Sec
8. Slide Information Ea Enter last name or lastfirst mi Slide ID Doctor Block ID Finish Entry Delete Cancel Help You have now entered slide ID s case s block s slide s 3 0 0 IHC 5 14 00 12 21AM Mary Jones DAKO Corporation TITENI Summary Line 40 Dako Autostainer User Guide The buttons on the SLIDE INFORMATION screen and their functions are FINISH ENTRY saves the entered information and returns to the Programming Grid DELETE deletes selected programmed cases for the selected Slide Identification or Case CANCEL cancels any entries made and returns to the Programming Grid Entering Slide Information Through the SLIDE INFORMATION Button 1 Select the PROGRAM button on the MAIN MENU screen The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed 2 Select the SLIDE INFO button on the PROGRAMMING GRID The SLIDE INFORMATION screen is displayed The information to be entered on this screen is determined by a user with high security level during initialization see Initializing the Dako Autostainer Section 6 The minimum entry required is a Case and the slides case NOTE The following describes the steps required if all options are selected during initialization Information entry is required in all activated fields except Doctor Block ID and or Tissue NOTE An entry is required to proceed from one field to the next Each field requires at least one key stroke Type the specified information or press t
9. 1ml DAB K3466 A4 CD20 0 6ml CD20 B Cell MxH L26 N1502 A5 CD3 0 4ml CD3 RxH N1580 A6 CD45 0 6ml CD45 LCA MxH PD7 2682B11 N1514 A Neg Ms 1 8ml Negative a A8 HMB45 0 4ml retire Melanosome MxH HMB45 N1545 B1 ProtK 2 0ml Prote e K 3020 B4 5 100 0 4ml S 100 PXC N1573 OK Print 3 0 0 IHC 5 29 00 10 24PM Mary Jones DAKO Corporation 3400 6445 03 Select the PRINT button to generate a detailed reagent list Select the OK button to return to the REAGENT LAYOUT MAP screen 80 Dako Autostainer User Guide Missing Reagent Error The Dako Autostainer prompts the user when an insufficient volume of reagent is measured for a run The Autostainer can be paused to allow the user to add more reagent to the specified reagent vial If sufficient volume of a reagent is not available the Autostainer will provide a list on the Run Log of skipped or partially applied slides To program the Autostainer to check for insufficient volumes at the start of the run select the Check volumes option on the SET START TIME screen See Starting a Run section 14 Paused to Add Reagent Reagent vials are loaded on the Autostainer and a run has been started 1 The reagent probe senses insufficient or a missing reagent The MORE REAGENT window is displayed on the screen The screen states the reagent vial position amount needed and reagent that is missing A 60 second count begins to count do
10. GY Dako Autostainer User Guide Document Number 0003106 Revision E March 2007 For In Vitro Diagnostic Use UL and cUL w CE Dako Colorado Inc 4850 Innovation Drive Ft Collins CO 80525 USA 970 226 2200 Dako Autostainer Information Dako Autostainer Model Serial Number Software Version Computer Configuration CPU Hard Drive Floppy Drive Internal Memory Monitor Dako Autostainer Software Product License IMPORTANT Please read the license carefully before using this Software The right to use this Software is granted only if the Customer agrees to the terms of this license If you do not agree to the terms of this license you may return the unused Software for a refund HOWEVER USE OF THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS In return for the payment of the applicable one time license fee included with the purchase price of the Dako Autostainer Dako grants the user a license to use one copy of the Software subject to the following terms and conditions No title or ownership of the Software is conferred with this license 1 The Software may be used on one Dako Autostainer 2 The Software may not be copied 3 The Software may not be disassembled decompiled decrypted or reverse engineered 4 Dako reserves the right to terminate this license upon breach In the event of termination at Dako s election all copies of the Software must be returned to Dako 5
11. Selecting 10 characters will display bold text NOTE The greater the number of characters the smaller the text will appear on the labels Reagent Labels The REAGENT LABELS button is displayed on the INITIALIZE screen and it is used to access the DESIGN REAGENT LABEL screen for configuring and adjusting reagent label printing NOTE Reagent labels are printed from the print button in the PROGRAMMING GRID Do not print labels while the Autostainer is in operation 1 Select the REAGENT LABELS button The DESIGN REAGENT LABEL screen appears with six fields displayed representing the six lines of information to be printed on the reagent label Design Reagent Label Length ox Reagent Name 2 2 16 i ance Exp Date 14 Today s Date 14 NOTE Each field offers 8 options Reagent Name Short Name Lot Exp Date Incubation Time Today s Date Reagent Name 1 2 and Reagent Name 2 2 The information printed for each field is the data entered from the EDIT REAGENT LIST screens for each reagent NOTE Reagent Name 1 2 and Reagent Name 2 2 are used together on adjacent lines to split a long reagent name into 2 separate lines Reagent Name 1 2 will contain the first half of the reagent name and Reagent Name 2 2 will contain the second half of the reagent name The length of each line is set up using the LENGTH tool See below 2 Move the mouse pointer over the down arrow to the right of the information box and pre
12. Show only Programmed Slides To display only the programmed slides on the Slide Layout Maps select the Show only Programmed Slides option If this option is not checked the Slide Layout Maps shows all slide positions displaying programmed and unprogrammed slides No Pre Rinse When creating a new protocol template the default pre rinse step may be removed Select the No Pre rinse option to remove the default pre rinse If this option is not checked then in the Protocol Template there will be a default buffer rinse step NOTE The No Pre Rinse option cannot be selected while the Delayed Start Water Rinse option is selected Flex Time Blow Option When a program is running the timing of blow steps can be adjusted by this feature Check this option to minimize run time The instrument will make minor adjustments to the incubation times of reagents that precede a blow step Leave this option unchecked to fix incubation times Be aware that fixed incubation times option left unchecked may increase the run time 2 Select the OK button to save The INITIALIZE screen is displayed 3 Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving The INITIALIZE screen is displayed and the changes are not saved 4 Select the OK button to save The MAIN MENU screen is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving The MAIN MENU screen is displayed Dako Autostainer User Guide 37 38 This page intentionally blank Dako Autostai
13. 1 2 with 400 pl 00 31 00 Treat slide 25 1 with 200 pl 00 31 10 Wait until 00 32 42 4 02 09 00 31 11 Print Log New Program Review Program 2 0 0 3 26 99 11 54AM Mary Jones DAKO CORPORATION Elapsed 11 54 AM v ww X The Start Current Finish and Batch times are also listed The current step total and current time are always displayed in blue at the bottom of the Run Log NOTE If the current time is not accurate do not change it during the run Adjust the time at the completion of the run To reset time refer to the Windows 95 98 documentation If Substrate Batch is used the Batch Time is listed as the HH MM required to apply all reagents except for the substrate The calculated batch time is also displayed NOTE The slides are rinsed with buffer every 30 minutes until the staining run begins After the completion of the run the slides will be rinsed with DI water every 60 minutes until the slides are removed from the Autostainer Dako Autostainer User Guide section 15 Completing a Staining Run During a staining run the RUN LOG screen is displayed and updated with each step performed The current step is highlighted in blue and displayed at the bottom of the screen Previously performed steps can be reviewed using the scroll bars Run Log Current Program 032599 00 27 38 Rinse slide 8 l Sees 00 27 49 Vial A6 HMB45 Melanosome MxH HMB45 N1545 Ra 00 27 49 Pump 400 ul Remain
14. C 26 C 64 F 79 F temperature Slide rack capacity 1 12 glass slides Total slide capacity 1 48 glass slides Reagent capacity 64 different reagents 15 mL reagent vial Reagent dispense 100 150 200 400 and 600 uL volumes Reagent probe volume 100 uL minimum 1200uL maximum capacity Computer Controller 9OMHz Intel Pentium processor These are the minimum 16 MB RAM features provided Dako 840 MB hard drive reserves the right to Quad speed CD ROM change the computer 14 4 K bps fax modem controller specifications Windows compatible mouse at any time Surge Protector Dako Autostainer User Guide Software Specifications Operating System Windows 95 98 or equivalent complete a programmed staining run Flexible selection of steps including rinses Maximum of 35 protocol steps including rinse steps Idle Rinse Buffer is applied to slides during a staining run to keep specimens wet when no reaction is occurring Rinse Default Settings Buffer rinse every 30 minutes prior to the start of a run when delayed start is selected Buffer rinse every 30 minutes during a staining run Water rinse every 60 minutes after completion of run Default settings for time and the amount of buffer dispensed can be changed by a Dako representative upon request Incubation Time Minimum time is 2 minutes Accessories Included with the Dako Autostainer Slide Racks 4 non disposable slide racks with a 12 slide capacity
15. Clean probe Finish 00 30 07 Wait until 00 30 19 00 30 19 Rinse slide 1 Batch 00 30 31 Wait until 00 30 32 00 30 32 Vial C1 Biotin xM amp xR Ig 00 30 33 Pump 600 pl 00 30 47 Treat slide 13 1 2 with 400 pl 00 31 00 Treat slide 25 1 with 200 pl 00 31 10 Wait until 00 32 42 02 09 00 31 11 Print Log New Program Review Program 2 0 0 3 26 99 11 54AM Mary Jones DAKO CORPORATION Tall xs mi Ww x The Elapsed Remaining Total Start Current and Finish times are listed on the RUN LOG screen The current step total and current time are always displayed in blue at the bottom of the Run Log NOTE If the current time is not accurate do not change it during the run Adjust the time at the completion of the run To reset time refer to the Windows 95 documentation NOTE After the completion of the run the slides will be rinsed with deionized water every 60 minutes until the slides are removed from the Autostainer The deionized water feature is not available for the 01 hardware version of the Dako Autostainer Dako Autostainer User Guide 87 Delaying the Start of a Run Starting a staining run at a later time 1 Select the gray scroll bar and hold the left mouse button down Move the scroll bar to the right until the desired Start Time and Finish Time is displayed Release the mouse button The staining run will start and finish at the times indicated Set Start Time Gray scr
16. Exit Help 3 0 0 IHC 5 14 00 12 12AM Mar i G44 Buttons D y dones DAKU Corporation DC3400 6444 03 Date Time Institution Software User Name Name Autostainer Version security level serial number 1 Five menus are accessible from the menu bar The Slides menu item is used to enter the number of slides To be run on the Autostainer The File menu is used for general information such as opening saving and printing previously saved runs The Edit Lists menu is used to establish lists of reagents utilized in programming a staining protocol The Copy and Auto menu items are used during programming 2 The grid header lists the steps and dispense volumes of the selected protocol template for the current staining run Each column represents one step of the protocol template 3 The programming grid is divided into rows and columns Each row represents one slide and displays the complete slide identification e g Slide ID Case Block DI Doctor Name and Tissue and all reagents applied The grid will accommodate a maximum of 48 slides per staining run 4 The 6 command buttons located at the bottom of the screen are used to enter slide information develop staining protocols templates and print reports 5 Below the command buttons is a line of text that is displays the software version date time user name security level institution name and Autostainer serial number This information is edited from the INITIALIZE screen
17. Log is maintained on the computer This record can be retrieved and the current step of each slide can be identified so that a run can be restarted 1 Restart the computer NOTE If the Autostainer was not shut down properly then a Scan Disk may occur when you start up the computer Follow the instructions on the screen if a Scan Disk occurs 2 Select the Start button from the Task Bar at the lower left hand corner of the screen Select Programs and then select Windows Explorer THE EXPLORING C window will appear 3 Under the Folders section on the left side of this window click on the Autostain folder to highlight this folder All the contents of this folder will appear on the right side of the window At the top of this list are the headings of each column Name Size Type and Modified 4 Position the mouse pointer over the Name heading and press the mouse button All the files will be listed in alphabetical order If pressing this button sorts all files in reverse alphabetical order then click again on Name to sort again At the top of the list there will be files that are preceded by the following symbol 5 Double click on the file named runlog This will launch the temporary Run Log NOTE If the Run Log does not automatically launch an OPEN WITH window will be displayed Scroll through the list and select Note Pad Check the check box near the bottom of this screen to always use this application to open the temp
18. No title or ownership of the Software is conferred with this license Copyright 2007 Dako Colorado Inc All rights reserved This document may not be copied in whole or in part or reproduced in any other media without the express written permission of Dako Please note that under copyright law copying includes translation into another language 2 Dako Autostainer User Guide Corporate Headquarters Denmark Tel 45 44 85 95 00 Fax 44 85 95 95 www dako com Distributors in more than 50 countries Dako Autostainer User Guide Contact Dako Australia Tel 2 9316 4633 Fax 2 9316 4773 Austria Tel 0800 0800 7153 Fax 0800 0800 7154 Belgium Tel 016 38 72 20 Fax 016 38 72 21 Canada Tel 905 858 8510 Fax 905 858 8801 Czech Republic Tel 420 541 423 710 Fax 420 541 423 711 Denmark Corporate Headquarters Tel 44 85 95 00 Fax 44 85 95 95 Sales Tel 44 85 97 56 Fax 44 85 84 29 France Tel 1 30 50 00 50 Fax 1 30 50 00 11 Germany Tel 040 69 69 470 Fax 040 69 52 741 Ireland Tel 353 91 768150 Fax 353 91 763674 Italy Tel 02 58 078 1 Fax 02 58 078 292 Japan Tel 075 211 3655 Fax 075 211 1755 The Netherlands Tel 020 42 11 100 Fax 020 42 11 101 Norway Tel 23 14 05 40 Fax 23 14 05 42 Poland Tel 058 661 1879 Fax 058 661 3390 Spain Tel 93 499 05 06 Fax 93 499 02 08 Sweden Tel 08 556 20 600 Fax 08 556 20 619 Switzerland Tel 041 760 11 66 Fax 041 760 11 77 United K
19. Note This button may be hidden requiring you to drag the mouse pointer off the bottom of the screen for it to appear Always shut down the computer using this method Perform Scan Disk through Windows Explorer Accessories System Tools Scan Disk For assistance contact your local Dako representative See Dako Companies and Distributors Section 23 117 Symptom Possible Cause Solutions Image on the desktop is grainy Color depth has been adjusted and the color is incorrect too low Cont 118 At the Windows Desktop use the mouse to right click anywhere other than an icon a drop down menu will appear Select Properties The WINDOWS DISPLAY PROPERTIES window should appear Select the Settings tab In the box marked colors verify that High Color 16 bit is displayed If it is not select it and save changes Dako Autostainer User Guide solving Printer Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solutions The printer does not respond to The printer may be in Manual Briefly press and release the print command Feed mode Front Panel Button on the printer The parallel cable between the Disconnect and reconnect the printer and the computer is not parallel cable between the connected properly printer and the computer The parallel cable is defective Check the cable on another system with a print job that you know works or connect another parallel cable The power cord is not Check the power co
20. Select the NO button and the PROGRAMMING GRID appears with only one slide edited NOTE Do not use symbols when entering reagent information Doing so may cause errors during the run 60 Dako Autostainer User Guide Printing Options The Autostainer software allows the user to print out various reports including information on each program run and reagents stored in the Autostainer Slide labels with program related information and reagent labels with information stored in the software can be created using the software Slide Labels 1 From the PROGRAMMING GRID select the PRINT button The WHICH REPORT screen appears 2 Select the SLIDE LABELS button The PRINT SLIDE LABELS window appears Print Slide Labels Range of Labels Banca Ailene 3 To print all slide labels for the program select the ALL LABELS button All slide labels for the current program will be printed The format of each slide label is determined by the SLIDE LABEL DESIGN screen that is accessed from the INITIALIZE screen See Initializing the Dako Autostainer section 6 To print a range of labels type the range of labels with a hyphen between the starting and ending numbers in the range i e 5 12 To print individual labels type the label number with commas between each number i e 1 14 22 These two formats can be used together to print a combination of a range of labels with individual labels i e 5 12 14 22 NOTE When entering
21. are loaded on the Autostainer i e overnight incubations Target Retrieval etc NOTE A primary antibody s pretreatment will automatically appear with the primary antibody only if the protocol template contains a pretreatment protocol element see Designing a Protocol section 9 1 Enter slide information and select a protocol template as described previously See sections 8 and 9 The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed listing the slides identified during Slide Count or Slide Information entry Add any detection reagents as described above When the first programmable Primary Antibody is highlighted blinking a list of available Primary Antibodies for the step is displayed 2 Select the desired antibody from the list using the UP and DOWN arrow keys on the keyboard the mouse pointer the reagent list scroll bar or typing the name of the antibody and press ENTER The selected antibody and its pretreatment will appear on the PROGRAMMING GRID NOTE Pretreatments can be made a manual step for more information on manual steps see Reagent Management section 11 by positioning the mouse pointer over a pretreatment and pressing the right mouse button To change the pretreatment back to a step preformed on the Autostainer position the mouse pointer over the pretreatment to be changed and press the left mouse button The list of available pretreatments is displayed Select the desired pretreatment from the list 3 Negative controls are li
22. select No NOTE If the ESC key is pressed during Autostainer operation this will emergency stop the run Select the YES button to stop the run Select the NO button if you do not want to abort the run Immunohistochemical Report An Immunohistochemical Report is generated for every staining run and can be printed either by selecting the PRINT IHC button on the RUN LOG screen or by selecting the PRINT button on the PROGRAMMING GRID and choosing IHC option The IHC Report format is selected during Autostainer initialization This format can be changed when necessary by selecting the OPTIONS button from the INITIALIZE screen see Initializing the Dako Autostainer Section 6 The IHC Report can be configured to print in one of the following formats e The One case page option prints one case on each page of the report e The One slide ID page option prints each Slide ID on a separate page e The No page break option prints all slides for a run in a continuous print out The IHC Report groups all slides by case number and prints the following information for every slide e slide e primary antibody information Full name Species reactivity Catalog Lot if entered Expiration date and Incubation time e full name and incubation time for all reagents used The report includes a Staining Signal Noise and a Comments section for grading the individual slides at the microscope A Case Interpretation section is also provided at the en
23. 05 4533 A enninas ictor r Smut ons NS 4R33 A Jennings Wictor 005 453 ETIU Fill Ee STILT ung 05 4533 B NOTE When the mouse pointer is positioned on the Slide and a right click is made the slide number Slide ID Case and Block ID are displayed in a highlighted box The reagent tiles for the selected slide disappear from the grid 2 Move the mouse pointer to the position where the slide is to be inserted and press the left mouse button The slide information is inserted in the new position NOTE As the cursor is moved the highlighted box moves Dako Autostainer User Guide section 9 Designing a Protocol Protocol templates are defined as a sequential series of steps required to stain a microscope slide Each template is built by selecting the individual protocol steps listed under the Protocol Elements column in the correct order to complete a staining protocol Protocol templates can be saved for future use The PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen enables you to create a staining protocol template An unlimited number of protocol templates can be saved for future use Protocol Template Design Current Template Ilsab2dab Reagent Yolume Protocol Elements Protocol Outline Rinse Buffer lt Click this side to 1 Rinse Buffer Rinse Water add insert a ste 2 End Enz Block End Enz Block to this aide an 3 Rinse Buffer Protein Block Pretreatment Primary Antibody Rinse Buffer Pretre
24. 6 is reached add 5 mL of Tween 20 to the Tris buffered saline solution and mix using a magnetic stir plate 5 Adjust the final volume of buffer to 1 liter with deionized water Dako Autostainer User Guide 105 6 The final solution is 0 5M Tris HCI 1 5M NaCl buffered saline pH 7 6 with 0 5 Tween 20 One Liter of Tris Buffered Saline containing 0 05 Tween 20 from 10x stock 1 Add 900 mL of deionized water to a 1L 1000 mL carboy flask or beaker 2 Add 100 mL of 10X Tris buffered saline solution and mix using a magnetic stir plate 3 The final solution is 50mM Tris HCI 150mM NaCl buffered saline pH 7 6 with 0 05 Tween 20 One Liter Tris Buffered Saline containing 0 05 Tween 20 1 Add approximately 500 mL of deionized water to a 1L 1000 mL carboy flask or beaker 2 Dissolve 1 39 g of Trizma base 6 06 g of Trizma HCI and 8 77 g of NaCl and dissolve using a magnetic stir plate 3 After all granules are dissolved adjust the solution to pH 7 6 with 12N HCI Allow the solution to continue to mix on the stir plate Add the 12N HCI dropwise observing the pH constantly 4 Once pH 7 6 is reached add 0 5 mL of Tween 20 to the Tris buffered saline solution and mix using a magnetic stir plate Adjust the final volume of buffer to 1 liter with deionized water The final solution is 50mM Tris HCl 150mM NaC buffered saline pH 7 6 with 0 05 Tween 20 Shelf Life and Storage TBS solutions should be stored at 2 8
25. C to inhibit bacterial growth TBS solutions that become turbid should be discarded If Tris buffered saline is stored at 4 C the expected shelf life is 7 days If Tris buffered saline is stored at room temperature the expected shelf life is 4 days NOTE The above formulation for Tris buffered saline does not contain any preservatives It is recommended that the wash buffer carboy is washed according to good laboratory practices each time before it is filled with fresh buffer Also it is recommended that the end piece of the in line buffer tubing is wiped clean periodically to avoid clogging 106 Dako Autostainer User Guide Dako Phosphate Buffered Saline Dako Phosphate Buffered Saline Solution can be used for Autostainer reagent preparation and general laboratory use Intended Use Dako recommends phosphate buffered saline PBS in the preparation of many immunohisto chemical and in situ hybridization procedures Materials Required 1 Clean carboy flask or beaker graduated to 1 Liter 2 Deionized water 3 Magnetic stir plate with stir bar 4 Prepackaged Dako reagents Code No Contents gt Z gt O S3024 Six packets of PBS containing sodium phosphate dibasic sodium phosphate monobasic and sodium chloride Each packet makes 1 liter of 20mM sodium phosphate 150mM NaCl pH 7 0 Reagent Preparation One Liter of Phosphate Buffered Saline Solution S3024 Add I L 1000 mL deionized water a 1L carboy fl
26. INITIALIZE button in the MAIN MENU screen This button is replaced with a CHANGE PASSWORD button Users with low level security are also restricted from the same features as users with middle level security and the following no access to Reagent Tracking the Edit List function setting up Auto Program creating editing Protocol Templates 7 Select the OK button to save the entered information The new user name and password is added to the current list of users and MAIN MENU screen appears Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving the entered information The MAIN MENU screen appears Editing User Information 1 Select INITIALIZE on the MAIN MENU screen The INITIALIZE screen is displayed with the cursor in the Name box and the previously entered information listed Press ENTER or TAB key until the cursor flashes in the Technologists box Select the user name from the list and press ENTER The PASSWORD AND SECURITY LEVEL screen appears Staff Information Users Jon Smith Jon Smith Doctors _ Default Doctor CEN 4 NOTE The Users list can be displayed by positioning and clicking the mouse pointer in the Users box and pressing the DOWN arrow key on your keyboard until the desired user s name is highlighted in the Users box The scroll arrows in the drop down list can also be used 4 The Password boxes are empty Enter the new password information To change a user s security status move the mouse pointer over t
27. Select the IHC button The IHC Report can also be printed from the RUN LOG screen after the completion of a run 3 After a run is completed a PRINT IHC button appears at the bottom of the screen 4 Select the PRINT IHC button The IHC Report format is selected during Autostainer initialization This format can be changed when necessary by selecting the OPTIONS button from the INITIALIZE screen see Initializing the Dako Autostainer Section 6 The IHC Report can be configured to print in one of the following formats e The One case page option prints one case on each page of the report e The One slide ID page option prints each Slide ID on a separate page e The No page break option prints all slides for a run in a continuous print out The IHC Report groups all slides by case number and prints the following information for every slide e slide e primary antibody information Full name Species reactivity Catalog Lot if entered Expiration date and Incubation time e full name and incubation time for all reagents used Run Log Printout During a staining run a Run Log is created containing each step performed during the run The run log can be printed at the end of the run after saving the Run Log see Completing a Run section 14 The Run Log can also be printed from the Programming Grid 1 From the PROGRAMMING GRID select the Print button The WHICH REPORT screen appears 2 Select the RUN LOG button 63
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29. Viewing Programmed Slides After the completion of reagent programming the first SLIDE LAYOUT MAP is displayed The SLIDE LAYOUT MAP screen is a representation of all 48 slides as they would be viewed facing the front of the Autostainer The information presented for each slide includes the slide number the primary antibody the case number and reagent dispense volume The dispense volume and drop zone s for each slide can be changed on this screen The location for reagent dispense is displayed by a yellow highlight NOTE If the Show Only Programmed Slide option is selected at the Options screen then only the sides that are programmed will be displayed on this screen See Initializing the Dako Autostainer section 7 Slide Layout Map All slides Maximum volume on Program Slides vysie 25 200 426 200 927 200 428 200 429 200N 00 454 S00 776 S00 776 S00 776 S00 776 6 5 a 5 5 13 100 14 100N915 100P 916 100 917 100 918 100 919 100 920 200 21 200 N 22 200 923 200 N 24 200 00 445 7500 445 500 445 9500 445 S00 445 7500 445 500 445 S00 454 S00 454 S00 454 S00 454 500 454 E er rate ee Geel ee ee en 6 6 6 6 6 100 NCS100 5100 __ HMB45 5 100 Kappa NC mK fmeLambd NC m CD45 1 200 2 200P 43 200N 4 200 5 200P 6 200 7 200 N 18 200 9 200 10 100 411 100P 412 100 N 00 112 500 112 J500 112 S00112 S00112 500112 500 112 S00 557 500 55 S00 445 500 445 4500 445 pee P bP b fs e a a a coan 40020 _ ueoaiv
30. efficient Prior to starting a run you should have the following items A list of slide cases to be run with requested protocols Deparaffinized and rehydrated slides soaking in buffer This buffer should contain 0 05 Tween 20 A minimum of 5 minutes soaking time is recommended The reagents required for the staining run brought to room temperature Sufficient buffer in the buffer reservoir and deionized water in the deionized water reservoir The buffer should contain 0 05 Tween 20 Deionized water is not available with the 01 hardware version of the Dako Autostainer Containers for hazardous and non hazardous waste with enough capacity to accommodate the waste from the staining run A typical set up for a staining run follows this order 10 11 12 13 Start the software by double clicking on the Dako Autostainer icon Enter your user name and password See Accessing the Dako Autostainer Software Section 6 Select the PROGRAM button on the Main Menu screen Select the SLIDE INFO button from the Programming Grid or Slides from the menu bar When the SLIDE INFO button is selected the SLIDE INFORMATION screen is displayed When the Slides menu item is selected the SLIDE COUNT window is displayed Enter slide information or slide count for the staining run See Entering Slide Information section 8 Select the FINISH ENTRY button when entering slide information or select OK when using SLIDE COUNT window The Pr
31. into a blow step Auto Programming Auto Programming is a feature to make slide programming more efficient This function is used to save all or any portion of a protocol to be used in future programming Creating and Saving an Auto Program NOTE Low level security does not allow access to creating and saving Auto Programs 1 Enter Slide Information and select a protocol template A minimum of one slide must be programmed through SLIDE COUNT or the SLIDE INFORMATION screen Press OK or the FINISH ENTRY button The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Programming Grd Ex Slides File Edit lists Copy Auto ine Feit Smit onsi H EYA T Ine keit r 2 mit onzi impis A Ine Feit T omut onzi impis A Ine Ket r Smit impis E 2 Fill in the programming grid columns with specific reagents except primary antibody for one of the programmed slides NOTE This will create an Auto Program for the detection reagents only To create an Auto Program for a protocol that includes the primary antibody fill in the programming grid columns with the specific primary antibody and detection reagents 56 Dako Autostainer User Guide 3 Select Auto from the menu bar on the PROGRAMMING GRID using the mouse pointer Auto Program Setup Help Select Setup from the Auto menu Auto changes to Setup on the menu bar Select one or more rows of programmed tiles by clicking on the first row Move the mouse pointer over the
32. of slides to stain between maintenance cleanings Select the OK button and the MAIN MENU screen is displayed Cleaning Schedule Slides Cleaning Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving The MAIN MENU screen is displayed NOTE This number can be changed by highlighting the entered number and typing the new number of slides Select the OK button and the MAIN MENU screen is displayed NOTE The maximum number of slides allowed per cleaning cycle is 200 slides If a number greater than 200 is placed in this field then you will be prompted to reduce your slide number to 200 or less Once more than 200 slides have been run on the Autostainer the PROGRAM button will not be available Label Printing Initialization Slide Labels The SLIDE LABELS button is displayed on the INITIALIZE screen and it is used to access the DESIGN SLIDE LABEL screen for configuring and adjusting slide label printing NOTE Slide labels are printed from the print button on the PROGRAMMING GRID Do not print labels while the Autostainer is operating 1 Select the SLIDE LABELS button The DESIGN SLIDE LABEL screen appears with six fields displayed representing the six lines of information to be printed on each slide label Select number of characters per line Design Slide Label i OK i m oO p tw o ae Ea Cancel hdl EHE E A EA FEI A Le u a o 5 bea Fs ma Adjust Label Y ort P
33. of all other reagents will also be reduced to 100 uL 66 Dako Autostainer User Guide ALL SLIDES Tool At the upper left corner of the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP PROGRAM SLIDES screen is an ALL SLIDES tool This tool allows users to change the dispense pattern and volume for all slides with one click Select a new reagent dispense location on the slide in the ALL SLIDES tool by clicking on the desired dispense location using the mouse pointer The yellow highlight appears in the selected location on each programmed slide To assign multiple dispense locations on the ALL SLIDES tool press and hold the CTRL key while clicking on the desired dispense locations with the mouse pointer Multiple yellow highlights appear on the slide identifying the selected dispense locations Move the mouse pointer over the dispense volume in the ALL SLIDES tool and press the left mouse button A reagent dialog box displays the dispense volume choices Select the dispense volume by clicking in the diamond of the desired dispense volume A smaller black diamond appears Select the OK button or press ENTER The SLIDE LAYOUT MAP screen is displayed and the new reagent dispense volume and all slide information appear in red letters on the slide Select CANCEL and the reagent volume is not changed NOTE If the reagent dispense volume is changed for all slides the heading of the Programming Grid will be changed to reflect that all the volumes for this program have be
34. port for the printer is identified using the Port box on the DESIGN SLIDE LABEL screen The number displayed in the box must match the computer serial port where the label printer is connected 2 Select the OK button to save The INITIALIZE screen is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving The INITIALIZE screen is displayed Printer Selection 1 To select the proper Seymour printer type on the DESIGN SLIDE LABEL screen move the mouse pointer over the down arrow to the right of the Printer box and press the left mouse button Scroll though the list using the keyboard arrows or the scroll bar Select the printer model and press the left mouse button or TAB Printer NOTE If the incorrect printer is selected then error messages will appear on the screen when slide or reagent labels are printed To find the model number of your Seymour Glass Label printer check the cover of the printer for a number ie TPL2634 The last 4 digits represent the model number i e 2642 2 Select the OK button to save The INITIALIZE screen is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving The INITIALIZE screen is displayed The Options Screen The OPTIONS button is displayed on the INITIALIZE screen This screen enables the user to select format options for the Programming Grid IHC Report and customer options for rinsing Slide Layout Maps and blow steps Program Grid This function enables the user to sel
35. preformed off the Autostainer i e Target Retrieval then select the Manual Step check box When this reagent is assigned at the PROGRAMMING GRID Manual Step is displayed in the reagent tile signifying that this step is preformed before the slides are loaded on the Autostainer Press TAB or ENTER The cursor moves to the Time box NOTE Manual Step setting can also be changes from the Programming Grid see Programming Slides section 10 NOTE A minimum of 2 minutes incubation time is required for proper operating conditions Dako Autostainer User Guide 13 Enter the reagent incubation time and press TAB or ENTER NOTE If Manual Step was selected the incubation time will be 0 Do not change this time The cursor moves to the first text box to allow addition of the next primary antibody Follow steps 3 13 until all antibodies have been added NOTE If anew pretreatment was used for this antibody message appears asking if this pretreatment should be added to the Pretreatment list Select Yes to add reagent to the pretreatment list 14 Select the OK button to add the new antibodies to the reagent list The system prompts Save changes on disk Select the YES button and the new antibodies are saved to the Primary Antibody list Select the NO button and the new antibodies are not saved The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Edi
36. rack The Slide racks are suitable for standard glass slides they are removable and interchangeable maximum of 32 reagent vials mL of reagent 1 ten liter plastic container not available with the 01 hardware Container version of the Dako Autostainer User Guide 1 User Guide with detailed operating instructions 14 Dako Autostainer User Guide Section 3 Installation Requirements For installation of the Dako Autostainer the following requirements should be met to ensure that the instrument functions properly Requirements Surface Prior to unpacking the Autostainer ensure that the area to be used for instrument is a solid level surface that can safely support the weight of the system approximately 240 lbs for instrument plus computer Minimum dimensions for the Autostainer work area are 2 00m wide x 0 8m deep x 1 0m height 78 w x 30 d x 37 h clearance between 18 C 26 C 64 F 79 F not facing direct sunlight and not affected by a hood or vent Environment The work area must also be an environment with an ambient temperature Recommendations Power source Dako recommends a dedicated power source for the Autostainer to prevent interference from other instruments or equipment Dako Autostainer User Guide 15 16 This page intentionally blank Dako Autostainer User Guide section 4 Typical Operation A few off instrument preparations will make the staining run more time
37. see Initializing the Dako Autostainer section 7 This line is on the bottom of most screens of the Autostainer software Dako Autostainer User Guide 19 Menu Bar Options Slides Function The Slides option may be used as an alternative to expedite programming by reducing the amount of information required to program a staining run The Slides option may be used to enter the total number of slides for the current staining run Slide Count Enter or scroll in slide count ay gt The Slides function can be accessed by moving the mouse pointer to Slides on the menu bar and pressing the left mouse button This selection displays the SLIDE COUNT window for entering the number of slides for the current staining run This function is used to bypass the SLIDE INFORMATION screen when programming a staining run Enter the desired number of slides in the text box or use the scroll bar to select the desired number of slides Once a run has been set up using the SLIDE COUNT window slide ID case number doctor block ID or tissue information cannot be added to the run Selecting the SLIDE INFO button displays the SLIDE COUNT window NOTE Slide Identification Case Block ID Tissue or Doctor Name will not be associated displayed in the Programming Grid if the Slides function is used File Menu The File menu can be accessed by moving the mouse pointer to File on the menu bar and pressing the left mouse button The File menu commands incl
38. selected Block ID is deleted and the cursor is positioned in the Slide ID or Case box Select the NO button to return to the SLIDE INFORMATION screen without deleting the selected Block ID Dako Autostainer User Guide 43 9 Select the FINISH ENTRY button to save changes The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Select the CANCEL button to undo any changes made to the slide identification record and the PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Deleting a Specific Slide This method deletes one slide at a time 1 On the PROGRAMMING GRID select the slide number on the row representing the slide A dialog box asks if you want to delete the selected slide Slide a Reece lle p Smith ae Hie Bs Smith 2 Select the YES button and the selected slide is deleted from the current program and all subsequent rows in the programming grid shift up one line Select the NO button to return to the PROGRAMMING GRID Slide Rearrangement Slides can be rearranged into a user defined sequence This feature is used to move a slide to a different position on the grid NOTE Adding slides to the grid is done using the Slides function in the menu bar or the SLIDE INFO screen Added slides are inserted at the bottom of the Programming Grid as blank rows of tiles 44 Rearranging slide positions on the Programming Grid 1 Right click on the Slide located on the PROGRAMMING GRID for the slide to be moved enninas ictor t Smut ons
39. slide where the reagent is dispensed is defined as the Drop Zone s The default drop zone information is used when a new Protocol Template is created 1 Move the mouse pointer over the top middle or bottom portion of the microscope slide image and press the left mouse button A yellow bar appears on the slide in the selected position During the staining run the selected Default Reagent Volume is dispensed on this zone of the slides for all steps of the protocol Drop zone Multiple drop zones can be selected by clicking on multiple 2 or 3 areas while holding down the CONTROL CTRL key on the keyboard Multiple zones are colored yellow During the staining run the selected Default Reagent Volume is dispensed on each of the selected zones Select the OK button to save and the MAIN MENU screen is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without changing the Drop Zone The MAIN MENU screen is displayed NOTE The drop zones s are selected to correspond to the location of tissues on the slide Dako Autostainer User Guide 31 Cleaning Schedule This selection determines the number of slides the instrument will stain prior to prompting the user to start a cleaning cycle Dako recommends setting the cleaning schedule to 150 slides The MAIN MENU screen always displays the total number of slides processed since the last cleaning cycle in red 1 Move and click the mouse pointer on the Slides Cleaning box and type in the number
40. staining run immediately 86 Select the NEXT button on the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP LOAD SLIDES screen during slide loading The SET START TIME window is displayed The Start Time is listed as 0 00 and the current time The Finish Time is listed as the HH MM required to complete the run The calculated finish time is also displayed Set Start Time Start Time Batch Time Finish Time 0 00 2 07 2 26 10 25 PM 12 32 AM 12 52 AM 3 7 Liters Total Buffer 1 6 Liters Total DI water Prime Pump Buffer Prime Pump ater Cancel Reagent Levels Check volumes Do not check volumes 3 0 0 IHC 5 29 00 10 25PM Mary Jones DAKO Corporation Select the PRIME PUMP Water button A dialog box appears asking if the pathway is clear for the arm to move Select the YES button The Autostainer calibrates the reagent dispensing mechanism and primes the water dispensing pump Select the NO button and the SET START TIME window is displayed NOTE The 01 hardware version of the Dako Autostainer does not have an additional reservoir for deionized water If your Autostainer does not have this option the software does not prompt to prime the water pump Select the PRIME PUMP Buffer button The buffer dispensing pump is primed NOTE If this step is omitted prior to start of the run the pump will be automatically primed upon starting the run Select either the Check Volumes or Do Not Check Volumes options locate
41. tissue default volume default dispense zones and cleaning schedule information displays information to aid in understanding and utilizing the Initialize screen Entering Institution Information 1 Select INITIALIZE on the MAIN MENU screen The INITIALIZE screen is displayed with the cursor in the Name box 2 Type in the institution s name and press ENTER or TAB The cursor moves to the Address box Institution Information Name Pd Department Lab Po Slide Labels Contact Phone Ext E Reagent Labels NOTE Information entry is limited to the space displayed on the screen When the end of an entry box is reached an audible tone is made by the computer and no additional information can be added in that box 3 Type in the institution s address and press ENTER or TAB The cursor moves to the Department Lab box 4 Type in the laboratory or department where the Dako Autostainer will be operating and press ENTER or TAB The cursor moves to the Contact Phone Ext box 5 Type in the laboratory s phone number and press ENTER or TAB The cursor moves to the Serial Number box 6 Type in the Autostainer serial number located on the right side of the instrument The number should start with DC3400 and followed by 6 additional numbers Press ENTER or TAB The cursor moves to the Users box NOTE Once entered the instrument serial number will be located in the lower right corner of many of the screens in the Autostainer so
42. used as a cleaning station for the Teflon coated reagent probe The probe is washed in the wash station at the beginning of every run prior to checking reagent volumes and application of each reagent is the Teflon coated tray that sits underneath the slide racks and channels the buffer DI water washes and reagents into the waste reservoir Y axis mechanism is the robotic arm extending from the back of the instrument towards the front carrying with it the Z head assembly The Y arm moves from right to left across the instrument When the Autostainer is not in operation the Y arm rests on the left side of the machine When the instrument is in operation and slides are incubating the arm is located on the right side X axis mechanism enables the Y arm to move from left to right across the instrument The X axis is stationary across the back of the instrument Z head Assembly is the dome shaped assembly that sits over the Y arm The Z head consists of three components the probe tip the wash head and the blow head These components move up and down along the Z axis while the instrument is in operation The Z head moves back and forth along the Y axis mechanism allowing access to all slides and reagents Dako Autostainer User Guide Hardware Specifications Dako Autostainer 1 02m W x 0 69m D x 0 61m H 40 W x 27 Dx 24 H 140 Ib 63 5 kg 120V 110 120V 410 60Hz 2Hz 220V 220 240V 410 50Hz 2Hz Normal operating 18
43. used to save all or any portion of a protocol to be used in other programs See the Auto Programming section of Programming Slides section 10 The Help function is also accessible from this menu Command Buttons The command buttons on the PROGRAMMING GRID and their respective functions are displays the SLIDE INFORMATION screen to enter new or edit existing slide information e g Slide ID Case Block ID Slides Tissue and Doctor Name Protocol displays the Protocol Template Design screen where a saved protocol template can be retrieved or a new one created This template is applied to the current staining run prints the Slide labels Reagent Labels Main Grid IHC Report Reagent List or Run logs displays information to aid in the understanding and utilization of features in the Programming Grid Exit returns to the MAIN MENU screen without saving the program 22 Dako Autostainer User Guide section 6 Accessing the Dako Autostainer Software The SIGN IN screen is the first screen that appears after the Dako Autostainer icon is double clicked Sign In WELCOME TO THE DAKoautostainer WND ES A Sates ol RNG Seve sli Esty IHC SOFTWARE EXIT Copyright E 1995 2000 Norman Rhett All rights reserved The SIGN IN screen allows you to enter your assigned user name up to 28 alpha numeric characters and password up to 8 alpha numeric characters Your user security status programmed in the IN
44. using a squirt bottle to prevent the slides from drying while loading additional slides Slide Rack Frosted end of slide Microscope slide Dako Autostainer User Guide 83 84 This page intentionally blank Dako Autostainer User Guide Section 14 Starting a Run After the specimen containing slides and reagent vials have been loaded it is advisable to go through the following checklist Slides e should be flooded with buffer containing 0 05 Tween 20 using a squirt bottle to prevent slides from drying while loading additional slides e should be seated securely in slide rack Racks e should be properly seated in the Autostainer Reagents e should be at room temperature e should be placed at proper locations in the reagent racks e should contain no air bubbles e should contain at least the reagent volume in each vial as specified in the Reagent Layout Map Buffer e reservoir should contain at least the volume of buffer indicated in the Reagent Layout Map plus any additional volume listed for the completion of a delayed run Water e reservoir should contain at least the volume of water indicated in the Reagent Layout Map Waste e containers should have enough room to accommodate the volume of buffer and water used during the staining run After the above checks have been made the Start Run sequence can be initiated Dako Autostainer User Guide 85 Starting a Run without Delay Starting a
45. will appear on the screen Getting Help with Auto Programming Select Auto from the menu bar in the PROGRAMMING GRIDPROGRAM STAINING RUN screen 2 Select Help from the Auto menu Help for Auto Program is displayed Copy Paste The Copy feature copies reagents from one slide to another during slide programming 58 Copy Paste Individual Reagents select Copy from the menu bar on the PROGRAMMING GRID The word Copy changes to Select Move the mouse pointer over the tiles to be copied As the pointer is moved hold the left mouse button down multiple items may be selected and highlighted Entire rows and or parts of rows and columns can be copies at a time NOTE When copying individual reagents be sure to select the rinse following each step Release the left mouse button after all the desired items are highlighted The word Select changes to Paste Dako Autostainer User Guide 4 Move the mouse pointer to the slide s where the items are to be pasted and press the left mouse button The copied reagents are inserted for the selected slides NOTE Copied sections can only be pasted under the same heading and cannot be pasted over areas that are currently highlighted 5 Select Paste on the main menu to deactivate the Copy function Copy Paste Entire Rows 1 Select Copy from the menu bar on the PROGRAMMING GRID The word Copy changes to Select Slides File Edit lists Select Auto _Neg Cu al a H20 none F a f I 8 n
46. 47 5 Additional steps can be inserted in the Protocol Outline by highlighting a step in this column and then clicking on the desired step from the Protocol Elements The selected step will be inserted above the highlighted area in the Protocol Outline NOTE The Dako Autostainer can accommodate protocol templates containing as many as 35 steps including rinse steps between reagent incubations Saving a Protocol Template NOTE Low level security does not allow access to saving a Protocol Template Protocol templates can be used with or without saving A saved protocol template may be accessed for designing a future run 1 To save a newly created template select the SAVE button on the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen The SAVE TEMPLATE window appears with the cursor in the file name box Save Template E File Name Cancel Help _ Default Template Defaulttemplate Isabe 2 Tosave an edited template select the USE TEMPLATE button from the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen The TEMPLATE CHANGED dialog box appears Select the YES button to save and the SAVE TEMPLATE window appears with the cursor in the file name box Select the NO button and the PROGRAMMING GRID appears 3 Type the name of the new Protocol Template in the File Name box The name cannot exceed 8 alpha numeric characters symbols and spaces cannot be used NOTE Ifthe new protocol will be used frequently click on the Default Template button A chec
47. 6 Dako Autostainer User Guide Substrate Batch This step splits the staining run into two distinct operations The first includes all steps prior to the application of the substrate and the second batches all steps starting with the substrate application This feature allows you to use unstable substrates that need to be prepared immediately prior to application The Autostainer stops after the steps in the first operation non Substrate protocol steps are completed An audible signal indicates when the substrate should be loaded and the screen displays where it should be placed typically in position D8 of reagent rack 1 NOTE The Substrate Batch step can only be used once in a Protocol Template Switch Swtch This step programs the switching of waste disposal from one container to another for the separation of hazardous from non hazardous waste The Switch step is displayed in the Programming Grid as a skull and cross bones icon in each programmed row The Switch step can be used multiple times in any Protocol Template When programming successive switch steps the skull and cross bones icon will be alternated with a flower icon to indicate switching from hazardous to non hazardous waste The switch icons are printed out on the Main Grid printout as skull and cross bones or flower symbols NOTE The switch step must be preceded by a rinse step in the protocol template NOTE The first switch step in any protoc
48. 7 06 PH Mar Jones DAKO Corporation 3400 6445 Dako Autostainer User Guide 53 54 2 Select the desired reagent from the list using the UP and DOWN arrow keys on the keyboard the mouse pointer the reagent list scroll bar or by typing the name of the reagent A dialog box prompts Assign to the following unprogrammed slides Select YES to assign the selected reagent to the remaining slides in the grid and the next programmable step is highlighted Select NO and the next programmable step is highlighted without assigning the reagent to the remaining slides 3 Select the NEXT button to complete the slide programming after all reagents are programmed The SLIDE LAYOUT MAP PROGRAM SLIDES screen is displayed 4 After selecting NEXT the PROGRAMMING GRID will be checked for missing rinses If there is a rinse missing between two reagents a message will ask if you want to continue Select YES to continue on the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP PROGRAM SLIDES screen Select NO to return to the PROGRAMMING GRID and the missing rinse will appear on the screen Defining Primary Antibodies Each primary antibody reagent is programmed individually and will appear in the PROGRAMMING GRID with its programmed pretreatment see Reagent Management section 11 Primary antibodies and or pretreatments can be manual steps and are noted on the PROGRAMMING GRID and printouts If a reagent is a manual step then that step is preformed before the slides
49. Dako Autostainer provides the flexibility to program reagent volumes of 100 150 200 400 and 600 uL for any step in a staining protocol Each step can be programmed with a different reagent dispense volume In addition waste can be segregated into hazardous and non hazardous collection containers reducing disposal costs Data Management and Report Generation The Dako Autostainer is designed to track a variety of data It can generate patient reagent and real time operation data reports as well as track reagent usage and log instrument maintenance Slide and Reagent Labels The Dako Autostainer software provides a simple and efficient means to print slide labels through one time programming of information for the staining run The software enables items from the program slide ID slide case block ID technician antibody s pretreatment date doctor tissue run name and static text to be printed directly on the slide labels You can also create reagent labels that include information stored in the reagent list reagent name lot number expiration date incubation time and date The printed label text is protected by a heat and chemical resistant laminate allowing you to apply the labels to the slides at the start of the staining procedure Dako Autostainer User Guide section 2 System Specifications The Dako Autostainer is a combination of hardware and software integrated with the appropriate reagents to automate immuno
50. Edit Lists menu item on the PROGRAMMING GRID Standard Protocol Elements include e Endogenous Enzyme Block Protein Block Primary Antibody Pretreatment Secondary Reagent Tertiary Reagent Labeled Polymer Substrate Auxiliary Other Protocol Elements may be defined as steps in the template Rinse Buffer A buffer rinse step consists of a buffer wash and air blow cycle and should be programmed between each protocol template step Each buffer rinse is displayed as a blue droplet in the programming grid with a droplet icon in each programmed row The buffer icon is printed out on the Main Grid printout as a filled in droplet Rinse Water A water rinse step consists of a water wash and air blow cycle and is an option that can be selected in the Protocol Template Each water rinse is displayed as a white droplet in the programming grid with a droplet icon in each programmed row The water icon is printed out on the Main Grid printout as a white droplet NOTE The rinse water option is not available with the 01 hardware configuration of the Dako Autostainer Standard Rinse Replacement The standard rinse cycle can be replaced by a blow only step reagent is blown off the slide but no buffer is applied by clicking on the droplet icon in the programming grid using the right mouse button The droplet icon is replaced by a blow icon The blow icon is printed out on the Main Grid printout as a wind symbol 3 4
51. Eltron printer User s Manual Select the correct COM port from the SLIDE LABEL DESIGN screen see Initializing the Autostainer section 7 Select correct printer model from SLIDE LABEL DESIGN screen see Initializing the Autostainer section 7 121 This page intentionally blank 122 Dako Autostainer User Guide section 21 Warnings and Symbols Keep the cover closed during operation The robotic arm will move unexpectedly during the operation stay clear Do not pour liquid down the Dako Autostainer sink The Dako Autostainer is not equipped to drain large liquid volumes poured at high speed Do not use bleach in the Dako Autostainer Bleach may react with other chemicals and create toxic fumes Do not impair the movement of the Dako Autostainer robotic arm in any way Remove caps from reagent vials before starting a run on the Dako Autostainer Place the slide racks in the down position before starting a run on the Dako Autostainer Place the reagent racks firmly in their seated position before starting a run on the Dako Autostainer Hazardous reagent wastes must be disposed of according to local state and federal regulations Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to prevent exposure Do not use the scroll bars to select reagents from the reagent lists when setting up subsequent runs while the Autostainer is in operation Using the scroll bars during operation will cause the Dako Autostainer to pause temp
52. HANGE PASSWORD button A middle or low security level does not allow access to set or change the parameters for slide labels Main Grid and IHC Report printing formats cleaning schedule or signing on new users and doctors Dako Autostainer User Guide 23 NOTE In the example below the INITIALIZE button is displayed indicating this user is set at high security level Good Morning Mary Jones Cleaning cycle 150 46 Slides Treated Initialize Clean SignOff Reagent Tracking Help Prime Pump 3 0 0 IHC 5 14 00 12 13AM Mary Jones DAKO Corporation DC3400 6444 03 NOTE The software version number current date and time user name security level indicated by asterisks institution name and Autostainer serial number are displayed across the bottom of this screen NOTE A cleaning run is recommended after 150 slides have been processed on the Autostainer Once the cleaning cycle is set up see System Maintenance section 16 this number and the number of slides processed since the last cleaning appear in red letters Once the instrument has processed 150 slides a message will prompt the user to clean the instrument The software allows up to 200 slides to be run between cleaning cycles The additional 50 slides allows for flexibility in the laboratory work flow to perform an additional run before cleaning the instrument If more than 200 slides have been run the instrument must be cleaned The PROGRAM but
53. ITIALIZE screen determines the functions you are able to access If the sign in process is executed correctly i e valid user name and password entered the system displays the MAIN MENU screen To add a new user or change a password of an existing user see Initializing the Dako Autostainer Section 7 1 The cursor is located in the name box Type your name and press the ENTER key The cursor moves to the password box 2 Type your password and press ENTER Only asterisks will be displayed in the entry box during keystroke entry The MAIN MENU screen is displayed If an unrecognizable name and or password is entered the software does not allow you to continue to the next entry For example if an unrecognized name is entered and the ENTER key is pressed the cursor remains in the name box and does not move to the password box If EXIT is selected a dialog box prompts Quit using Autostainer Select YES to return to the main Windows screen Select NO to return to the SIGN IN screen The MAIN MENU screen appears when the sign in process is properly executed This screen allows high security level users access to all the software features The INITIALIZE button is displayed for only high security level users A user s security status is entered from the INITIALIZE screen see Initializing the Autostainer section 7 If the accessing operator is assigned a middle or low security level the INITIALIZE button is replaced with the C
54. LETE TEMPLATE button A dialog box asks if you want to delete the selected protocol template NOTE If the Default Template is deleted a new template must be selected from the GET TEMPLATE window and saved as the default template from the SAVE TEMPLATE window Deleting the Default Template will result in an error message when attempting to program a new run 5 Select the YES button The selected Protocol Template is deleted and the GET TEMPLATE screen is displayed Select the NO button to return to the GET TEMPLATE screen without deleting 6 Select the CANCEL button to return to the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen Dako Autostainer User Guide 49 Using a New Protocol Template Without Saving It 1 After a Protocol Template has been created or modified click on the USE TEMPLATE button in the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen A dialog box asking Save on disk now is displayed Select the NO button and the PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed with the new protocol template in the header row NOTE Ifa staining run had already been programmed and the new protocol template omits previously programmed steps a warning message is displayed stating that programmed steps will be discarded if the new protocol template is applied Using a Saved Protocol Template Select the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE button in the PROGRAMMING GRID The PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen appears with the default protocol template displayed in the Protocol Outline colum
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56. a final concentration of 0 05 Tween 20 Dako Autostainer Wash Buffer The Dako Autostainer Wash Buffer is a Tris buffered saline solution TBS pH 7 6 containing 0 05 Tween 20 It is recommended that Dako prepackaged buffer solutions are used for consistent performance Intended Use Dako Tris Buffered Saline Solution containing 0 05 Tween 20 is used as the standard wash buffer for the Dako Autostainer Materials Required 1 2 3 4 3006 One Liter of Wash Buffer 10X Each bottle makes 10 liters of 50mM Tris HCI 150mM NaCl 0 05 Tris Buffered Saline containing Tween 20 and a preservative pH 7 6 or Clean carboy flask or beaker graduated to 1 Liter and 5 Liters Deionized water Magnetic stir plate with stir bar Prepackaged Dako reagents 3001 Six packets of TBS containing Tris base Tris HCI and NaCl Each packet makes 1 liter of 50mM Tris HCl 150mM NaCl Tris Buffered Saline pH 7 6 or 1968 Two packets of TBS containing Tris base Tris HCl and NaCl Each packet makes 5 liters of 50mM Tris HCl 150mM NaCl Tris Buffered Saline pH 7 6 Or S1966 Tween 20 100 mL Dako Autostainer User Guide 103 Reagent Preparation One Liter of Tris Buffered Saline Solution S3001 Add 1L 1000 mL of deionized water to a 1L carboy flask or beaker 2 Empty entire contents of one packet Use a magnetic stir plate to mix and dissolve the TBS granules 3 Add 0 5 mL of Dako Tween 20 Code No S1966 to the Tris buf
57. act your local Dako representative See Dako Companies and Distributors Section 23 The probe and wash blow head The arm has been knocked out Abort run and save run log are not going to the correct of calibration Reprogram the run deleting out locations the steps from the Protocol Design screen that have already been completed Restart run Bent probe tip Verify that all reagent vial caps have been removed and slide racks are firmly locked in place in the down position Contact your local Dako representative See Dako Companies and Distributors Section 23 Dako Autostainer User Guide 113 Symptom Possible Cause Solutions No Staining Insufficient reagent in reagent vial Reagents vials were not loaded in the correct locations in the reagent racks Slides were not loaded in the correct locations Slides were loaded with tissue side down oe _ 7 Slides drying out 114 The Autostainer is equipped with a liquid level sensor If the sensor detects insufficient reagent to complete the current step a message appears on the screen prompting you to add missing reagent to the correct reagent vial You have one minute to add reagent after which some slides may be skipped Check Run Log for Insufficient Reagent Skipped Slides message Check the Reagent Map to verify proper locations Check Run Log for Unable to Locate Reagent Skipped Slides message Check the Lo
58. ad Slide printout to verify proper locations Orient slides properly Check the programming grid to ensure that the staining run was programmed correctly Check that adequate volume is programmed to dispense on each slide that is suitable for desired incubation times Ensure that no extreme environmental conditions are contributing to the drying of the slides i e direct sunlight heating air conditioning vents hoods etc Dako Autostainer User Guide solving Software Problems Symptom User is unable to access many of the functions in the Initialize section of the program Autostainer software will not accept your log in name and password Illegal or Fatal exception errors EWP DWP messages on Run Log EWL PFR messages on Run Log Dako Autostainer User Guide Possible Cause User has been set up as a Non Authorized user Name and password not entered properly Windows error Enable waste pump disable waste pump Faulty waste removal probe failed to retract Solutions Contact your local Dako representative See Dako Companies and Distributors Section 23 Ensure that you are using the proper spelling Shut down the system and turn the power off at the surge protector Wait 30 seconds and then power up the system If this problem persists contact your local Dako representative See Dako Companies and Distributors Section 23 This is a normally occurring messag
59. ammed reagent except for Protein Block a blow step is added following a Protein Block when assigned as described above The type of rinse is selected in the Protocol Template see Designing a Protocol section 9 The type of rinse can also be changed from the PROGRAMMING GRID 1 In a rinse column position the mouse pointer over an activated tile and click the left mouse button Each time the button is pressed this will change the rinse to a different selection rinse buffer rinse DI water blow or none for details of each option see Designing a Protocol section 9 Dako Autostainer User Guide 55 2 In a rinse column position the mouse pointer over a tile with a blue rinse buffer icon and click the right mouse button This will change the buffer rinse to a blow step To change the blow step back to a buffer rinse position the mouse pointer over the blow icon and left click the mouse button 3 In a rinse column position the mouse pointer over a tile with a blue rinse buffer icon and hold down the left mouse button and click the right mouse button Release both buttons This will change the buffer rinse to a DI water rinse step To change the water rinse back to a buffer rinse position the mouse pointer of the water rinse icon and left click the mouse button NOTE Rinses that precedes a switch see Designing a Protocol section 9 cannot be changed from the PROGRAMMING GRID The rinse at the end of a run cannot be changed
60. ase take great care in this action Pins can be bent and cause damage to the instrument during operation Prime pump see Starting a Run section 14 Pump may need to be activated several times in order to activate a prime Fill the reservoir with the proper level of fluid Then prime the pump see Starting a Run section 14 Straighten out the tubing and prime the pump see Starting a Run section 14 Check the tubing to verify that the fittings are secured properly 111 Symptom Possible Cause Solutions Buffer or DI Water does not flow out during a run or a prime Cont All waste collects into one waste container Waste backs up in the sink Reagent probe is not dispensing reagent 112 Inlet filters are clogged and are restricting fluid flow Tubing not completely inserted into carboy Faulty buffer DI water pump Switch is not programmed in the Protocol Template Waste tubing not placed in the proper waste carboy Faulty waste pump Clogged sink filter Insufficient reagent in reagent vial Check the inlet filter at the end of the tubing in the carboy clean if necessary Dako recommends using a tube and cap assembly 83472 to prevent foreign objects from entering the carboys and possibly clogging the filter Insure that buffer and DI water tubing is fully inserted into the proper carboys Contact your local Dako representative See Dako Companies and Distr
61. ask or beaker 2 Empty entire contents of one packet Use a magnetic stir plate to mix and dissolve the PBS granules 3 Add 0 5 mL Dako Tween 20 Code No 1966 to the phosphate buffered saline solution and mix using a magnetic stir plate 4 The final solution is 20mM sodium phosphate 150mM NaCl phosphate buffered saline pH 7 0 with 0 05 Tween 20 Shelf Life and Storage PBS solutions should be stored at 2 8 C to inhibit bacterial growth PBS solutions which becomes turbid should be discarded If phosphate buffered saline is stored at 4 C the expected shelf life is 7 days lf phosphate buffered saline is stored at room temperature the expected shelf life is 4 days NOTE Dako PBS does not contain any preservatives It is recommended that the wash buffer carboy is washed according to good laboratory practices each time before it is filled with fresh buffer Also it is recommended that the end piece of the in line buffer tubing is wiped clean periodically to avoid clogging Dako Autostainer User Guide 107 Phosphate Buffered Saline The following is a procedure for the formulation of 20mM Phosphate 150mM NaCl buffered saline pH 7 0 with 0 05 Tween 20 from common laboratory chemicals Intended Use A phosphate buffered saline solution pH 7 0 can be used on the Dako Autostainer Materials Required 1 Clean carboy flask or beaker graduated to 1L 2 Deionized water 3 Magnetic stir plate with stir bar Common lab
62. atment Click this side to gt 4 Primary Antibody Protein Block select insert point 5 Rinse Buffer Secondary Reagent 6 Secondary Reagent 7 Rinse Buffer or reagent volume Tertiary Reagent or to delete a step Labelled Polymer 8 Tertiary Reagent Substrate Batch 4 9 Rinse Buffer 10 Swtch Delete Step 11 Substrate New Template Get Template Save Use Template Cancel Help 3 0 0 IHC 5 14 00 12 23AM Mary Jones DAKO Corporation 3400 6445 03 The buttons on the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen are STEP Protocol Outline column TEMPLATE TEMPLATE SAVE saves a newly created or modified protocol template USE installs the template displayed in the Protocol Outline column and returns to TEMPLATE the Programming Grid CANCEL cancels any entries made and returns to the previous Programming Grid HELP displays information to aid in understanding and utilizing the features of the Protocol Template Design screen REAGENT assigns a reagent dispense volume to a highlighted step or to all steps if a VOLUME specific step has not been selected in the Protocol Outline The volume for Rinse steps cannot be changed Dako Autostainer User Guide 45 Protocol Elements The Protocol Elements are categories of reagents used to build the Protocol Outline in the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen Reagents can be added deleted and edited by choosing Protocol Element categories from the
63. ay from the frosted end and pull the slide straight out NOTE If the run is not ended immediately after the program is finished then the instrument will idle rinse the slides with deionized water every hour until the run is ended idle rinses will be with buffer every hour until the run is ended with 01 hardware versions of the Dako Autostainer Printing a Run Log Printing a Run Log Without Saving 1 Atthe completion of the staining run select the OK button on the RUN LOG screen A dialog box appears Save Run Log Select NO A dialog box appears Print Run Log Select the YES button to print the Run Log Select NO to display the MAIN MENU screen Printing and Saving a Run Log 1 At the completion of the staining run select the OK button on the RUN LOG screen A dialog box appears Save Run Log 2 Select the YES button The SAVE LOG screen appears with the cursor in the file name box and a suggested file name identical to the saved program file name is displayed 3 Select the OK button or type a new Run Log name Press ENTER The Run Log name cannot exceed 8 alpha numeric characters symbols and spaces cannot be used A dialog box prompts Print Run Log 4 Select the YES button The Run Log is printed and the MAIN MENU screen appears 92 Dako Autostainer User Guide Printing a Temporary Run Log If the Autostainer comes to an unexpected stop i e power failure a temporary copy of the Run
64. aying all reagents available from the reagent list To print all reagent labels select the PRINT ALL button To print only selected reagents select desired reagents by positioning the mouse pointer over a reagent and clicking the left mouse button To select more than one reagent repeat this step To de select a selected reagent position the mouse pointer over the highlighted reagent and click with the left mouse button The reagent will become un highlighted or de selected 4 Once all desired reagents are highlighted select the OK button The Main Grid Report 1 From the PROGRAMMING GRID select the Print button The WHICH REPORT screen appears Slide Labels Reagent Labels 1 H C Reagent List Run Log Cancel 2 Select the PROGRAM GRID button The Program Grid Report is a printout of the Programming Grid All slide information protocol headings and specific reagents are displayed in this report All rinses and switch es are represented by corresponding icons for easy identification of each step Each Program Grid Report also contains institution information institution name address and department user date printed number of slide ID s number of case s and the Autostainer serial number Dako Autostainer User Guide Dako Autostainer User Guide Immunohistochemical Report IHC Report 1 From the PROGRAMMING GRID select the Print button The WHICH REPORT screen appears 2
65. box and press ENTER If the doctor s name is not listed it can be typed in the box followed by pressing the ENTER key The cursor moves to the Block ID box 8 Type in the Block ID information for the case and press TAB or ENTER The cursor moves to the Tissue box 9 Type in the tissue information for the slide identification and press TAB or ENTER The cursor moves to the Slides box Dako Autostainer User Guide 41 42 To select a Tissue that was entered at the N TIALIZE screen press the DOWN arrow key on the keyboard until the tissue appears highlighted in the Tissue box and press ENTER If the tissue is not listed it can be typed in the box followed by pressing the ENTER key The cursor moves to the Slides box 10 Type in the number of slides for the case and press TAB or ENTER The cursor returns to the Block ID box Enter next block if necessary NOTE A maximum number of 48 slides can be entered for each staining run If the total number of slides programmed exceeds 48 a warning message displays the number of excess slides 11 Press ENTER to return to the Case box and enter additional cases Slides File Edit lists Copy Auto enninas ictor r omit ons HU i 4533 enninas ictor r Smut ons i 4533 4533 enninas ictor r omit a 4533 4553 533 os A Os A enninas ictor r amit ung ni B ung os B enninas ictor r amu ung nie B enninas ictor T amit ung ni 4 B
66. cal and histological studies with proper controls Evaluations should be made within the context of the patient s clinical history and other diagnostic tests It is the responsibility of a qualified pathologist who is familiar with the antibodies reagents and methods used to interpret the stained preparation Staining must be performed in a certified licensed laboratory under the supervision of a pathologist who is responsible for reviewing the stained slides and assuring the adequacy of positive and negative controls Reagents may demonstrate unexpected reactions in previously untested tissues The possibility of unexpected reactions in tested tissue groups cannot be completely eliminated due to biological variability of antigen expression in neoplasms or other pathological tissues Contact your local Dako representative with documented unexpected reactions Tissues from persons infected with hepatitis B virus and containing hepatitis B surface antigen HBsAg may exhibit nonspecific staining with horseradish peroxidase Dako Autostainer User Guide 125
67. d near the bottom of the screen NOTE If the Check Volumes option is selected the Autostainer will check each required reagent vial to verify that the minimum amount of reagent is available at the start of the run Extra buffer will be required for this function to clean the probe after checking each reagent When this option is selected the amount of required buffer will increase and you will be prompted to add extra buffer at the start of the run If the reagent volume is insufficient to complete the run the Autostainer will stop and prompt the user with a message indicating that adequate reagent was not found The Autostainer will sound an alarm and will not proceed until the user returns and selects OK The instrument will then resume checking volumes If the Do Not Check Volumes option is selected the Autostainer will not check reagent volumes prior to the start of the run Dako Autostainer User Guide 5 Select the START RUN button The RUN LOG screen is displayed The Run Log is visible throughout the run and displays the steps performed by the Dako Autostainer Run Log Current Program 032599 00 27 38 Rinse slide 8 Pangea 00 27 49 Vial A6 HMB45 Melanosome MxH HMB45 N1545 P 00 27 49 Pump 400 pil Remain 00 28 03 Treat slide 3 1 2 with 400 pl Total 00 28 16 Clean probe 00 28 58 Vial A PSAP RxH N1518 Start 00 28 58 Pump 400 pl 00 29 12 Treat slide 4 1 2 with 400 pl Current 00 29 25
68. d of a case s slides to record the pathologist s comments Each IHC Report is uniquely identified by the header information which includes the date of the report the institution information the name of the technician and the slide identification case block ID tissue and doctor for every case included in the current run Shutting Down the Autostainer 1 Select the SIGN OFF button on the MAIN MENU screen A dialog box appears asking Quit using Autostainer Select the YES button Move the mouse pointer to the lower left corner until the Windows Start icon appears Press the left mouse button once A menu of items is displayed 4 Select Shut Down The SHUT DOWN WINDOWS window appears Select the Shut down the computer option 6 Select the YES button The computer begins its shut down procedure Wait until the computer displays It s now safe to turn off your computer 7 Turn off the power on the surge protector 94 Dako Autostainer User Guide section 16 Programming During Staining Run This feature allows the user to program subsequent runs while the Autostainer is in operation All programming screens are accessible including the PROGRAMMING GRID SLIDE LAYOUT MAP screen RUN TIME CALCULATION screen and REAGENT LAYOUT MAP screen A print out of all screens can be generated after the current run is completed The Run Log screen displays the features described below These features can be acces
69. d reagent information is displayed Negative controls are listed at the end of the primary antibody list Use the list scroll bar or type NC and software moves the highlight to the negative control antibodies Reagent Name Highlight the current lot number displayed in the lot box Type the new lot number and the CHANGE button appears Press the TAB key to move to the Exp Date box Highlight the date displayed in the box and type the new expiration date Select the CHANGE button All fields are cleared Select the OK button or press ENTER until a dialog box prompts Save changes on disk Select YES to save the new lot number and expiration date Select the NO button and the reagent is not edited The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Dako Autostainer User Guide Printing Reagent Labels Printing reagent labels from a programmed run 1 Program or retrieve a previously saved run on the PROGRAMMING GRID select the PRINT button The WHICH REPORT screen appears 2 Select REAGENT LABELS button The PRINT REAGENT LABELS screen appears displaying all reagents from the programmed run on the PROGRAMMING GRID HRP 0 HRP Rabbit K4011 lt gt eval 1700 lt gt imentin MxSwine 9 N1521 lt gt i ontrol lt gt Select reagents to print then click OK Print Alll Other Reagents Cancel 3 To print all reagent labels select the PRINT ALL button To print only selected reagents select desired reagen
70. de is programmed as a positive or negative control with the Pos Ctl or Neg Ctl tool See Programming Slides section 10 Abbreviated Primary is located at the bottom and displays the primary antibody name Antibody Name Short Name is located in the middle and lists the Case assigned to the slide Yellow Highlight indicates the reagent dispense location This bar appears on all Drop Zone programmed slides Assigning Reagent Dispense Locations The non frosted area of each slide is equally divided into three horizontal sections or dispense locations Each slide can have one to three dispense locations The maximum dispense volume of a slide cannot exceed 800 uL controlled by the software The default dispense location is programmed during initialization Any modifications to the dispense volume or dispense location of a slide in the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP PROGRAM SLIDES screen will change the text color of that slide from black to red 1 Selecting a single dispense location Select a new reagent dispense location on each slide in the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP PROGRAM SLIDES screen by clicking on the desired dispense location using the mouse pointer The yellow highlight appears in the selected location on each programmed slide Dako Autostainer User Guide 65 2 Selecting multiple dispense locations To assign multiple dispense locations on a slide press the CTRL key while clicking on the desired dispense locations with the mouse p
71. desired rows while holding down the left mouse button Each selected row is high lighted Release the mouse button and the Save Auto Program window is displayed Programming Grid Slides File Edit lists Ronen fee n H20 054783 A S 1 buss ae x 054783 B A z m Cancel oem Haber Smal Help Seto zs z Delete Program NOTE An Auto Program can consist of one or more rows of programming 6 Enter a file name for the saved protocol The Auto Program file name must be 8 alpha numeric characters or less symbols and spaces cannot be used Select the OK button The PROGRAMMING GRID appears 7 Select Setup from the menu bar Setup changes to Auto and exits the Auto program function NOTE To use a saved Auto program the current template being programmed must contain the same protocol elements listed in the same order as the saved Auto Program To find the correct protocol template use the Auto file function See Using a Saved Protocol Template for a specific Auto Program earlier in this section The dispense volumes do not have to be the same Deleting an Auto Programming Item 1 Select Auto from the menu bar on the PROGRAMMING GRID Select Setup from the Auto menu The word Auto changes to Setup Select any activated tile in the PROGRAMMING GRID to display the SAVE AUTO PROGRAM window 4 Use the mouse to scroll through the list of available Auto Programs Select the Auto Program to be deleted by cl
72. doctors Press ENTER A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the selected doctor Select the YES button The selected doctor is deleted from the current list and the INITIALIZE screen appears Select the NO button and the INITIALIZE screen is displayed and the highlighted doctor is not removed from the list Entering Tissue Information Adding a New Tissue Select INITIALIZE on the MAIN MENU screen The INITIALIZE screen is displayed with the cursor in the Name box and the previously entered information listed Press ENTER or TAB key until the cursor flashes in the Tissue box Type in the tissue and press ENTER A dialog box appears asking if you want to add the current tissue to the list Select the YES button The INITIALIZE screen appears and the newly entered tissue is added to the list Select the NO button The INITIALIZE screen is displayed and the information is not saved NOTE To edit a tissue first delete the tissue then enter the new information Deleting a Tissue ge e 30 Select INITIALIZE on the MAIN MENU screen The INITIALIZE screen is displayed with the cursor in the Name box and the previously entered information listed Press ENTER or TAB key until the cursor flashes in the Tissue box Select a tissue from the current list of tissues Press ENTER A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the selected tissue Select the YES button The selected tissue is deleted from the current l
73. e However if multiple messages occur during a run Contact your local Dako representative Contact your local Dako representative See Dako Companies and Distributors Section 23 115 solving Computer Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solutions The computer will not turn on The computer is unplugged at the power source Wall outlet is not working Surge protector is not working The computer turns on but The computer has been Safe Mode is displayed on all improperly shut down four corners of the screen 116 Check the power cord connections and verify the surge protector is plugged in and turned on Ensure the wall outlet is operational Check also for a blown fuse or try using a different wall outlet for the surge protector Check to see if the circuit breaker on the surge protector is popped out If so then reset by pushing it back in Shut down the computer by using the Windows Start button located at the bottom left corner of the screen and selecting Shut Down Note This button may be hidden requiring you to drag the mouse pointer off the bottom of the screen for it to appear Always shut down the computer using this method Perform Scan Disk through Windows Explorer Accessories System Tools Scan Disk For assistance contact your local Dako representative See Dako Companies and Distributors Section 23 Dako Autostainer User Guide solving Monitor Problems Sym
74. ect format options for the PROGRAMMING GRID 1 Select the OPTIONS button The OPTIONS screen appears Options Program Grid LELC Slide ID One slide ID page plack One case page Doctor Tissue No page break _ Comment Custom Options _ Delayed Start Water Rinse _ Add Rinse to Protocol Steps Show Only Programmed Slides No Pre Rinse Flex Time Blow Option OK Cancel Dako Autostainer User Guide 35 2 Select the items to be included on the Program Grid Any or all of the listed options can be marked Only checked items are displayed on the SLIDE INFO screen and the Programming Grid NOTE Selecting the Comment item creates a column for data entry on the Programming Grid printout This column is not displayed on the PROGRAMMING GRID NOTE Slide ID Block ID Doctor and Tissue items were selected to create this Programming Grid example enninas ictor r Smit ons 05 4533 A enninas Hy p Smith onsil B 05 45 a3 enninas ictor r omit ung fae 4933 IHC Report This function enables the user to select printing options for the IHC Report 1 Select the IHC Report option by clicking on a raised diamond Only one option can be selected NOTE The One case page option prints one case on each page of the report The One slide ID page option prints each Slide ID on a separate page The No page break option prints all slides for a run in a continuous print out 2 Sel
75. ect the OK button to save the report options The INITIALIZE screen is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving The INITIALIZE screen is displayed and the changes are not saved 3 Select the OK button to save The MAIN MENU screen is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving The MAIN MENU screen is displayed Custom Options This function enables the user to select rinse and Slide Layout Map options 1 Select any items to be made active by clicking the check box next to each option Ifa check is present then the option is activated Custom Options _ Delayed Start Water Rinse _ Add Rinse to Protocol Steps Show Only Programmed Slides No Pre Rinse Dako Autostainer User Guide Delayed Start Water Rinse For a delayed start idle rinses may be performed with water or buffer Select the Delayed Start water rinse option to use water If this option is not checked then idle rinse will be with buffer Deionized water is not available with the 01 hardware version of the Dako Autostainer NOTE The Delayed Start Water Rinse options cannot be selected while the No Pre Rinse option is selected Add Rinse to Protocol Steps When creating a new protocol template a buffer rinse can be added automatically following each step Select the Add Rinse to Protocol Steps option to automatically add buffer rinses If this option is not checked the rinse step must be manually selected
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77. en changed to the new volume Printing a Slide Layout Map The Slide Layout Map is useful for ensuring that slides are loaded in the proper location on the Autostainer and provides a record of reagent dispense volume and dispense location iB Select the NEXT button on the PROGRAMMING GRID The SLIDE LAYOUT MAP PROGRAM SLIDES screen appears Select the PRINT button The Slide Layout Map is printed NOTE The Slide Layout Map can also be printed for the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP LOAD SLIDES screen Dako Autostainer User Guide 67 68 This page intentionally blank Dako Autostainer User Guide section 11 Reagent Management Reagent lists are defined using the commands on the Edit lists menu on the PROGRAMMING GRID A new reagent can be created and existing reagents can be modified or deleted from the reagent list using this function Changes can be made to all reagent related information reagent name abbreviation compatibility code lot expiration date and incubation time The following procedures are applicable to all lists except Primary Antibody see Notes below Adding New Reagents to Reagent Lists Adding Detection Reagents Secondary Tertiary Substrate etc 1 From the PROGRAMMING GRID select Edit lists from the menu bar The reagent lists categories are displayed Edit lists End Enz Block Protein Block Primary Antibody Pretreatment Secondary Reagent Tertiary Reagent Labelled Polymer Substra
78. ent Application Reagent vials are loaded on the Autostainer and a run has been started 1 The reagent probe senses insufficient or a missing reagent The MORE REAGENT window is displayed on the screen The screen states the reagent vial position amount needed and reagent that is missing Slide Step Reagent we i 3 H202 HRP PARTIAL 3 H202 HRP 3 H202 HRP 3 H202 HRP 3 H202 HRP 2 A 60 second count begins to count down and an alarm sounds 3 If the user does not notice the MORE REAGENT alarm after 60 seconds the RUN LOG screen appears and the pause in the run is recorded 4 The Autostainer pumps and dispenses all the reagent available A Low Reagent button appears at the right of the screen Selecting this button exposes the ADD REAGENT window reagent layout map with the low reagent location and volume displayed 5 Once sufficient reagent has been added to the vial select the BACK button or click on the reagent circle in the ADD REAGENT window The run will continue 6 Ifthe initial MORE REAGENT error screen is not noticed a second MORE REAGENT screen is displayed This screen informs the user how much additional reagent is needed for the run This message is displayed for 30 seconds 7 Ifthe user does not notice the MORE REAGENT alarm the RUN LOG screen appears and the pause in the run is recorded Also listed on the RUN LOG screen is The amount of reagent not present The number of slides t
79. es not contain any preservatives It is recommended that the wash buffer carboy is washed according to good laboratory practices each time before it is filled with fresh buffer Also it is recommended that the end piece of the in line buffer tubing is wiped clean periodically to avoid clogging Dako Autostainer User Guide 109 This page intentionally blank 110 Dako Autostainer User Guide section 20 Troubleshooting Solving Autostainer Problems Symptom Solutions O O OZ o Autostainer will not turn on top green LED not on A Cannot Continue box displays Instrument Not On when a run is started The Autostainer does not respond when you initiate a prime pump or a run bottom LED not on A Cannot Continue box displays Instrument Not On when a run is started Buffer or DI Water does not flow out during a run or a prime Dako Autostainer User Guide Possible Cause The Autostainer is unplugged at the power source The cable between the Autostainer and the computer is not connected properly Autostainer was not primed properly Not enough buffer or DI water in the appropriate reservoir Bent or pinched tubing Tubing is disconnected at the inlet fitting s Check the power cord connections and verify the surge protector is plugged in and turned on Shut down the system and turn the power off Disconnect and reconnect the cable between the Autostainer and the computer Ple
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81. fea Joos Jyinva Nessi coz0 viva meas fameas nonnes Back to Grid Print Help 3 0 0 IHC 7 31 00 8 43AM af DAKO CORPORATION DC3400 6555 03 The buttons and their functions are NEXT displays the RUN TIME CALCULATION window to calculate the optimal run NEXT imeterme carentstanngnn 0r o CAdete a opimal ran GRID PRINT generates a printout of the slide layout map HELP displays information to aid in understanding and utilizing the features of the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP screen 64 Dako Autostainer User Guide Each cell on the screen represents a microscope slide Cells contain the position number case number and primary antibody short name If case number and primary antibody name have not been assigned the cells contain only the position number Primary Antibody Dispense s Volume per highlighted drop zone Slide Number a P or N signifies Positive or Negative control Position Case Number if text is too Abbreviated Primary long it wraps to the next line Antibody Name Short name Drop Zone yellow highlight Slide Number is located in the upper left corner and identifies the slide rack Position position Primary Antibody is located in the upper middle section and displays the volume of Dispense Volume primary antibody to be dispensed on each highlighted section of every slide N P Notation is located in the upper right corner and displays a P or N if this sli
82. fered saline solution and mix using a magnetic stir plate 4 The final solution is 50mM Tris HCl 150mM NaCl buffered saline pH 7 6 with 0 05 Tween 20 Five Liters of Tris Buffered Saline Solution S1968 1 Add 5L 5000 mL of deionized water to a 5 L carboy flask or beaker 2 Empty entire contents of one packet Use a magnetic stir plate to mix and dissolve the TBS granules 3 Add 2 5 mL of Dako Tween 20 Code No S1966 to the Tris buffered saline solution and mix using a magnetic stir plate 4 The final solution is 50mM Tris HCl 150mM NaCl buffered saline pH 7 6 with 0 05 Tween 20 Ten Liters of Tris Buffered Saline Solution S3006 1 Prior to dilution allow the Wash Buffer 10X solution to reach room temperature 20 25 C 2 Add 1L 1000mL of concentrated Wash Buffer 10X solution to a 10L carboy flask or beaker 3 Add 9L 9000mL of deionized water to the same container Use a magnetic stir plate to stir gently for at least 15 minutes 4 The final solution is 50mM Tris HCI 150mM NaCl buffered saline pH 7 6 with 0 05 Tween and a preservative Dako Autostainer User Guide Shelf Life and Storage TBS solutions should be stored at 2 8 C to inhibit bacterial growth TBS solutions that become turbid should be discarded If Tris buffered saline is stored at 4 C the expected shelf life is 7 days If Tris buffered saline is stored at room temperature the expected shelf life is 4 days NOTE Dako A
83. for cleaning The slide racks should be removed after completion of the automated cleaning cycle and rinsed with deionized water The automated cleaning cycle entails running the cleaning protocol The Dako Autostainer keeps track of the number of staining runs performed The instrument displays a maintenance message listing the number of slides since the last cleaning cycle During the 20 minute automated cleaning cycle the reagent probe will be incubated with cleaning solutions to remove any build up of chromogen In addition the wash head dispenses DI water on each of the 48 slide positions to remove any buffer deposits or reagent residue remaining after the staining run Automated Cleaning Cycle 1 Select the CLEAN button on the OPTIONS screen The MAINTAINENCE screen displays the number of slides completed since the last cleaning cycle 2 Select the CLEAN button on the MAINTAINENCE screen The Cleaning Instructions window appears with instructions on how to prepare the instrument for a maintenance run Cleaning Instructions 1 Pour 100 ml of D I water into sink 2 Check for at least 3 5 liters of deionized water 3 Mix 0 15ml of DAB Away 1 0 15ml DAB Away 2 and 1 2ml of deionized water in Vial A amp 8b right rear corner 4 Put 1 5 ml of decolorizing agent in vial A7b 5 Click OK button OK Cancel 3 0 0 IHC 7 31 00 11 14AM Mary Jones DAKOC DC3400 6555 03 NOTE The following reagents are requi
84. ftware 7 Select the OK button to save the entered information The MAIN MENU screen is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving the entered information The MAIN MENU screen is displayed 26 Dako Autostainer User Guide Editing Institution Information 1 Select INITIALIZE on the MAIN MENU screen The INITIALIZE screen is displayed with the cursor in the Name box and the previously entered information listed Select the information to be changed and enter the new information Select the OK button to save the entered information The MAIN MENU screen is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving the changes The MAIN MENU screen is displayed Entering Staff Information Adding a New User 1 Select INITIALIZE on the MAIN MENU screen The INITIALIZE screen is displayed with the cursor in the Name box and the previously entered information is listed Statf Information Users Doctors _ Default Doctor 2 Press ENTER or TAB key until the cursor flashes in the Users box 3 Type a users name and press ENTER The PASSWORD AND SECURITY LEVEL screen appears x Password and Security Level PASSWORD 1 Enter Delete user 3 Security Level High Level Allows user access to all screens and functions of the Autostainer Middle Level User will not have access to the Initialize screen Low Level User will not have access to the Initialize screen Edit List f
85. g and total times are listed on the RUN LOG screen Run Log CurrentProgram 093099 00 30 37 Rinse slide 30 l Elapsed 00 30 48 Vial B7 CD20 B Cell MxH L26 N1502 i 00 30 49 Pump 1000 pl Remain 00 31 03 Treat slide 9 1 2 3 with 600 pl Total 00 31 17 Treat slide 21 1 3 with 400 pl 00 31 29 Clean probe Start 00 32 10 Vial B8 CD3 RxH N1580 00 32 10 Pump 1000 pl Current 00 32 24 Treat slide 10 1 2 3 with 600 pl Finish 00 32 39 Treat slide 22 1 3 with 400 pl 00 32 51 Clean probe 00 33 32 Wait until 00 34 04 00 34 04 Rinse slide 7 00 34 15 Rinse slide 19 00 34 26 Rinse slide 8 00 34 37 Rinse slide 20 00 34 48 Wait until 00 42 20 E 01 41 00 34 48 Print Log New Program Review Program 2 0 0 3 02 99 3 52PM MaryL Jones DAKO CORPORATION The Start Current and Finish times are also listed The current step total and current time are always displayed in blue at the bottom of the Run Log NOTE If the current time is not accurate do not change it during the run Adjust the time at the completion of the run To reset time refer to the Windows 95 98 documentation NOTE The slides are rinsed with buffer every 30 minutes until the staining run begins After the completion of the run the slides will be rinsed with DI water every 60 minutes until the slides are removed from the Autostainer The deionized water feature is not available for the 01 hardware version of the Dako Autostai
86. g programming and editing of pretreatment reagents displays the Edit Reagent List screen for secondary reagents e g Reagent biotinylated secondary antibodies or link allowing programming and editing of secondary reagents Tertiary displays the Edit Reagent List screen for tertiary reagents e g enzyme Reagent labeled streptavidin or label allowing programming and editing of tertiary reagents Labeled displays the Edit Reagent List screen for labeled polymer reagents used in Polymer the Dako EnVision visualization systems allowing programming and editing of labeled polymer reagents displays the Edit Reagent List screen for substrates allowing programming and editing of substrate reagents Auxiliary displays the EDIT Reagent List screen for auxiliary reagents e g counterstain allowing programming and editing of auxiliary reagents Copy Function The Copy function can be accessed by moving the mouse pointer to Copy on the menu bar and pressing the left mouse button This function activates the Select and Paste commands which allow selection of programmed tiles in the Programming Grid The selected tiles can be copied over pasted on either unprogrammed or programmed tiles See the Copy section of Programming Slides section 10 Dako Autostainer User Guide 21 Auto Function The Auto function can be accessed by moving the mouse pointer to Auto on the menu bar and pressing the left mouse button This function is
87. g the programming of slide information Default The Default Reagent Volume allows the selection of the default reagent Reagent volume to be used for all steps in any staining protocol Reagent volume Information choices are 100 150 200 400 and 600 uL The Default Reagent Drop Zone is also selected allowing application of reagent to single or multiple locations on each slide Cleaning The Slides Cleaning permits you to program the number of slides stained Schedule between routine cleanings Dako recommends a cleaning cycle after every 150 slides Once the programmed number is exceeded the MAIN MENU screen displays the number of slides since the last cleaning The maximum slides allowed between cleaning cycles is 200 Once this number is exceeded the PROGRAM button is not available Dako Autostainer User Guide 25 The buttons on the INITIALIZE screen and their respective functions are SLIDE displays the DESIGN SLIDE LABEL screen used to define slide label LABELS printing of slide labels REAGENT displays the DESIGN REAGENT LABEL screen used to define the printing LABELS of reagent labels displays the OPTIONS screen used to define the format for the Program OPTIONS Grid Slide Layout Map and printing format for IHC Reports OK _ saves the entered information and returns to the MAIN MENU screen CANCEL cancels any entries made and returns to the MAIN MENU screen prints a report listing all of the institution staff
88. he Autostainer was able to process with the amount of reagent present Which slides have a partial amount of reagent and how much was applied to each slide Any slides that were skipped 8 When the run is completed the user is prompted with a list of slides that have a partial application of reagent and which slides were skipped This list can be printed by selecting PRINT Dako Autostainer User Guide Section 13 Loading Slides After programming is completed and the reagents have been loaded you are ready to load the slides on the slide racks Print the Slide Layout Map by selecting the PRINT button in the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP LOAD SLIDES screen This map provides a guide for loading slides and can be saved as part of your staining record Loading Microscope Slides NOTE The slides should soak in a buffer solution containing 0 05 Tween 20 for a minimum of 5 minutes prior to loading on the Autostainer 1 Tilt the slide rack ata 30 angle away from you allowing the back of the rack handles to rest in the loading slots 2 Hold the slide by placing your thumb and forefinger on each side of the slide s unfrosted end 3 Load the slide into the slide rack by gently pushing the frosted end into position The slide is securely held to the rack see photo 4 Secure the slide rack in the instrument by aligning the holes in the handles over the pins in the sink frame Gently flood the slides with buffer containing 0 05 Tween 20
89. he SLIDE INFORMATION screen without deleting the selected Case 6 Select the FINISH ENTRY button to save changes The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Select the CANCEL button to undo any changes made to the slide identification record and the PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Deleting a Block ID This method deletes all Block IDs associated with the selected case number 1 Select the SLIDE INFO button on the PROGRAMMING GRID The SLIDE INFORMATION screen is displayed 2 Is the cursor is in the Slide ID box press the DOWN arrow key until the desired slide identification appears highlighted in the Slide ID box Press ENTER and the selected slide identification appears in the Slide ID box The cursor moves to the Case box 3 When the cursor is in the Case box press the DOWN arrow key on your keyboard until the desired case appears highlighted in the Case box 4 Press ENTER and the selected Case appears in the Case box and Doctor appears in the Doctors box The cursor moves to the Block ID box 5 Press the DOWN arrow key on your keyboard until the desired block appears highlighted in the Block ID box 6 Press ENTER and the selected Block ID appears in the Block ID box and the Tissue and The number of slides for this record is displayed in the Slides per case box Select the DELETE button and a dialog box asks if you want to delete the selected Block Select the YES button The record all slides associated with the
90. he SPACE BAR before moving to the next field The Slide case box requires entry of the actual number of slides 3 Type in the slide identification s last name and press TAB or ENTER Boxes for the first name and middle initial appear with the cursor in the First name box Last name First name Slide ID 4 Type in the first name or press TAB or ENTER The cursor moves to the middle initial box 5 Type in the middle initial or press TAB or ENTER The cursor moves to the Case box NOTE The software allows the entry of as many characters as can be displayed in each entry box Once the box is filled an audible signal is made and no additional characters can be entered A maximum of 33 characters last name 28 characters first name 5 characters and middle initial will be displayed on the programming grid The software shortens name entries to fit available space on the PROGRAMMING GRID NOTE Steps 2 4 can be condensed by entering slide identification s last name comma first name comma and middle initial Press ENTER to move to the Case box Type in the case and press TAB or ENTER The cursor moves to the Doctor box If a default doctor was selected during initialization the name appears in the Doctor box To maintain the defaulted doctor press TAB or ENTER The cursor moves to the Block ID box To select an alternative doctor press the DOWN arrow key on the keyboard until the name appears highlighted in the Doctor
91. he desired security level and press the left mouse button A mark will appear next the selected security level Select the OK button to save the changes Selecting the CANCEL button displays the INITIALIZE screen without saving the newly entered information Dako Autostainer User Guide Deleting User Information 1 Select INITIALIZE on the MAIN MENU screen The INITIALIZE screen is displayed with the cursor in the Name box and the previously entered information listed Press ENTER or TAB key until the cursor flashes in the Users box Select the user name from the list and press ENTER The PASSWORD AND SECURITY LEVEL screen appears The DELETE USER button located to the right of the entry boxes becomes available 4 Select the DELETE USER button A dialog box asking if you want to delete the selected user by name appears 5 Select the YES button to delete the user from the current list of users and the INITIALIZE screen appears Select the NO button and the PASSWORDS AND SECURITY LEVEL screen is displayed without deleting the selected user Select CANCEL to return to the INITIALIZE screen NOTE A user cannot be deleted from the current user list if his her name was used to sign in for the current session The DELETE USER button is grayed out and not available Adding a New Doctor 1 Select INITIALIZE on the MAIN MENU screen The INITIALIZE screen is displayed with the cursor in the Name box and the previously entered informat
92. he end of this section The cursor moves to the Lot box Enter the reagent lot number and press TAB or ENTER The lot cannot exceed 8 alpha numeric characters Assigning lot number information to reagents is optional The cursor moves to the Exp Date box Enter the reagent expiration date and press TAB or ENTER The reagent expiration date entry is optional To enter use XXYY where XX is a two digit numeric character symbolizing a month and YY signifies a year A maximum of 5 characters can be entered The entry of expired reagents is not accepted by the software The cursor moves to the Time box NOTE All expiration dates entered are limited to a maximum of 10 years from the date of entry Enter the reagent incubation time and press TAB or ENTER The cursor moves the Reagent Name box to allow addition of the next reagent within the same reagent category Follow steps 3 8 until all reagents have been added NOTE A minimum of 2 minutes incubation time is required for proper operating conditions Select the OK button to add the new reagent s to the reagent list The system also prompts Save changes on disk Select the YES button and the new reagent is saved to the appropriate list Select the NO button and the new reagent is not saved The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Dako Autostainer User Guide Adding Primary Antibodies A primar
93. he lot cannot exceed 8 alpha numeric characters Assigning lot number information for reagents is optional The cursor moves to the Exp Date box Enter the reagent expiration date and press TAB or ENTER The reagent expiration date entry is optional To enter use XXYY where XX is a two digit numeric character symbolizing a month and YY signifies a year A maximum of 5 characters can be entered The entry of expired reagents is not accepted by the software The cursor moves to the Time box NOTE All expiration dates entered are limited to a maximum of 10 years from the date of entry Enter the reagent incubation time and press TAB or ENTER The cursor moves the Pretreatment section Pretreatment Hi pH Target Retrieval 3308 Time min Short name 10 Ee HipH TRS Select the Pretreatment from the box by using the UP and DOWN arrows When the correct pretreatment is listed in the text box press TAB or ENTER The pretreatment short name manual step and incubation time will appear in the proper text boxes The cursor moves to the Short Name box NOTE To add a new pretreatment type the name of the pretreatment name and press TAB or ENTER The cursor moves to the Short Name box Make any necessary changes to the pretreatment Short Name and press TAB or ENTER The cursor moves to the Manual Step Check box Make any necessary changes to the Manual Step check box by pressing the SPACE BAR Ifthe pretreatment is a step that is
94. he record Slide identification Case s and slides is deleted from the system and the cursor is positioned in the Slide ID box Select the NO button to return to the SLIDE INFORMATION screen without deleting the selected Slide ID Dako Autostainer User Guide 6 Select the FINISH ENTRY button to save the changes The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Select the CANCEL button to undo any changes made to the slide identification record and the PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Deleting a Case This method deletes all slides associated with the selected slide identification s case 1 Select the SLIDE INFO button on the PROGRAMMING GRID The SLIDE INFORMATION screen is displayed 2 Ifthe cursor is in the Slide ID box press the DOWN arrow key until the desired slide identification appears highlighted in the Slide ID box Press ENTER and the selected slide identification appears in the Slide ID box The cursor moves to the Case box 3 When the cursor is in the Case box press the DOWN arrow key on your keyboard until the desired case appears highlighted in the Case box The number of slides for this record is displayed in the Slides case box 4 Select the DELETE button and a dialog box asks if you want to delete the selected Case 5 Select the YES button The record all slides associated with the selected case is deleted and the cursor is positioned in the Slide ID or Case box Select the NO button to return to t
95. histochemical and immunocytochemical staining methods This section describes the hardware and software specifications and the accessories provided with the system Back xasis Feagent Probe mechanism Wash Station Z head Assembly Reagent Rack 2 Blue Y axis mechanism Right Left Reagent Rack 1 CV Ate Sink Beneath slide racks Slide Rack Y Slide Rack Glass Slide i Handle Dako Autostainer User Guide 12 Slide Rack is a slide carrier holding 12 microscope slides in a horizontal position The instrument holds a maximum of 4 racks These racks are removable and interchangeable for slide loading and unloading is a Standard microscope slide to which specimen s is mounted for processing on the instrument Slide dimensions are 25mm x 75mm x 1mm Reagent Racks hold the reagent vials There are 2 reagent racks reagent rack 1 and 2 1 white sits in the front right side of the sink reagent rack 2 blue sits behind reagent rack 1 The racks are identical in shape and size Each rack holds up to 32 reagent vials and is marked with letters A D and numbers 1 8 to designate each reagent vial position The computer always assigns reagents to the front white rack first If additional reagents are required for a procedure or for running the cleaning protocol the computer will assign reagents to the blue rack Reagent Probe is a white plastic assembly located in the rear right corner of Wash Station the instrument and is
96. ibutors Section 23 Program a Switch in the Protocol Template Insure that all waste tubes lead to proper carboy Contact your local Dako representative See Dako Companies and Distributors Section 23 Clean the filter when the instrument is not in use Using a small brush and some water remove the material causing the blockage The Autostainer is equipped with a liquid level sensor If the sensor detects insufficient reagent to complete the current step a message appears on the screen prompting you to add missing reagent to the correct reagent vial You have one minute to add reagent after which some slides may be skipped Dako Autostainer User Guide Symptom Possible Cause Solutions Reagent probe is not Clogged reagent probe Contact your local Dako dispensing reagent Cont representative See Dako Companies and Distributors Section 23 Bubbles on the surface of the Remove bubbles reagent in the reagent vial The yellow 3 way stopcock Verify that the OFF position of valve on the syringe has been the valve is in the down moved direction The valve should be in a T configuration Z head assembly is hitting slide Arm is out of alignment Emergency stop the run and racks during priming or during restart the run Remove steps run already performed Re check Reagent Layout Map as this may cause vials to be reassigned to new locations Blow head wash head is bent Cont
97. icking on it with the mouse Dako Autostainer User Guide 57 5 Click on the DELETE PROGRAM button Select the YES button to delete the Auto Program and return to the SAVE AUTO PROGRAM window Select the NO button to cancel changes and return to the SAVE AUTO PROGRAM window Using an Auto Programming Item Select Auto from the menu bar in the PROGRAMMING GRID Select Program from the Auto menu The word Auto changes to Program Select a tile in the row where the Auto program is to be inserted A list displays the saved Auto Program files that can be assigned for this slide Select the desired Auto program file name The Auto program is inserted where indicated in step 3 above If the Auto Program does not contain a primary antibody a message box appears prompting Assign to all following slides Click YES to assign this Auto Program to all unprogrammed slides Click NO to assign Auto Program to only this slide NOTE Skip is the first item in the Auto Program list To leave a slide unprogrammed select Skip from the Auto Program list Select Program Program changes to Auto and exits the Auto program function After selecting NEXT the PROGRAMMING GRID will be checked for missing rinses If there is a rinse missing between two reagents a message will ask if you want to continue Select YES to continue on the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP PROGRAM SLIDES screen Select NO to return to the PROGRAMMING GRID and the missing rinse
98. id header of the PROGRAMMING GRID Dako Autostainer User Guide section 10 Programming Slides The Autostainer can process a maximum of 48 microscope slides in a single staining run Each slide can be stained using an independently designed protocol After the slide information is entered and protocol template is selected specific reagents are assigned to each slide This is accomplished from the PROGRAMMING GRID The following section describes how to program the specific reagents for a staining run Defining Slide Specific Reagents Defining Detection Reagents Secondary Tertiary Substrate etc 1 Enter slide information and select a protocol template as described previously See sections 8 and 9 The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed listing the slides identified during Slide Count or Slide Information entry The first programmable field is highlighted blinking and a list of available reagents for the step is displayed Programming Grid Each row represents one slide and its information Ine Feit T Smit Bogis B oberts Sma Ai O ohart C mali be none A Smooth Muscle Actin MxH 1A4 N1564 AACT AxH N1532 i AAT AxH N1533 ACTH RxH N1531 i AFP RxH N1501 List of reagents available for pcl 2 oncoprotein MxH 124 N1587 the highlighted Calcitonin AxH N1552 step Cathepsin D AxH N1625 Program Slide Info Protocol Template Hext Print Exit Help Y3 00 IHC 5 29 00
99. individual or a range of labels do not use a space between the numbers Reagent Labels Printing reagent labels from a programmed run 1 Program or retrieve a previously saved run on the PROGRAMMING GRID select the PRINT button The WHICH REPORT screen appears 2 Select REAGENT LABELS button The PRINT REAGENT LABELS screen appears displaying all reagents from the programmed run on the PROGRAMMING GRID RP HRP Rabbit K4011 lt gt Target Retrieval 1700 lt gt imentin MxSwine 9 N1521 lt gt _NCNegative Control lt gt Select reagents to print then click OK a Print All Other Reagents Cancel Dako Autostainer User Guide 61 3 To print all reagent labels select the PRINT ALL button To print only selected reagents select desired reagents by positioning the mouse pointer over a reagent and clicking the left mouse button To select more than one reagent repeat this step To de select a selected reagent position the mouse pointer over the highlighted reagent and click with the left mouse button The reagent will become un highlighted or de selected Once all desired reagents are highlighted select the OK button Printing reagent labels not from a program 1 From the PROGRAMMING GRID select the PRINT button The WHICH REPORT screen appears 2 Select REAGENT LABELS button The PRINT REAGENT LABELS screen appears Select the OTHER REAGENTS button Another PRINT REAGENT LABELS screen appears displ
100. ingdom Tel 0 1 353 66 99 11 Fax 0 1 353 66 89 89 Technical Support Tel 0 1 353 66 99 65 United States of America Carpentaria California Tel 805 566 6655 Fax 805 566 6688 Technical Support Tel 800 424 0021 Customer Care Tel 800 235 5763 United States of America Fort Collins Colorado Flow Instrumentation Tel 800 822 9902 Fax 970 226 0107 This page intentionally blank Dako Autostainer User Guide Table of Contents re TI Wr eT i erin ana aeanisbi 9 Dako Autostainer Features ccccccccceccceccesecseeceeeceeeceeecseccueeauecauecauecseseeeseeecueeaueesueeaaes 10 PIVOTS alll yS Eiee E E T E E E 10 REEE oases E tet E EAE E E E EEA EN A EA 10 Flexible Programming srssssiissienennuraar anian aan deen aaia aE riaa aaa aiiin 10 ECONOMIC USO oeer E E 10 Data Management and Report Generation cccccceccceeceeeeeceeeeeeeeceeeeseeeseeeeseeeseneeaes 10 Slide and Reagent Labels cccceccceccceccceeceeeeeceeeseeceeececeeeeeeeeseeeesueeseeesneeseeeseeessneees 10 Section 2 System Specifications ccccccseecceeeceeeceeeeenseeenseceseeeneecesecenseoesssenessenesonees 11 Hardware Speciicat ONS erson eiea E E 13 SONWare SPECICATION Sc syaccinsiesnecansetaacatais pavceracsinusate asus satoceteoceneaune E emanates 14 Accessories Included with the Dako Autostainer cccccceccceccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeaeeeaees 14 Section 3 Installation Requirements cccccce
101. ining the number of slides allowed between routine cleaning runs the default volume and the drop zone for reagent dispense Slide and reagent label formatting and user defined printing formats for the Main Grid and IHC Reports and custom options can also be configured from this screen Initialize T l Institution Information Name D Department Lab Po Slide Labels Contact Phone Ext Reagent Labels Staff Information Soan pauer volume 100 microliters Users gt 150 microiere 200 microliters _ Default Doctor gt 600 microliters Drop zone Tissue Information Cleaning Schedule Tissues Slides Cleaning OK Cancel Print Help 3 0 00 IHC 8 03 00 12 29PM Mary Jones This screen is used to enter information for Institution Autostainer serial number staff default reagent volume and drop zone slides per cleaning cycle and to access the Slide and Reagent Design Label and Options screens Institution The Institution Information name address department phone serial Information number is stored and incorporated into reports Staff The Staff Information includes lists of the Users and Doctors who frequently Information request IHC tests The list of Doctors is accessed during the programming of the slide information The Tissue Information list is used to save a list of tissues that are Information frequently used in IHC tests This list of tissues is accessed durin
102. ion listed Staff Information Users Doctors Default Doctor 2 Press ENTER or TAB key until the cursor flashes in the Doctors box 3 Type in the Doctors name and press ENTER A dialog box appears asking if you want to add the current doctor to the list 4 Select the YES button The INITIALIZE screen appears and the newly entered doctor s name is added to the list Select the NO button The INITIALIZE screen is displayed and the information is not saved 5 To set the displayed doctor as the Default Doctor move the mouse pointer over the Default Doctor check box and press the left mouse button A check mark is placed in the box and the doctor s name is displayed in the SLIDE INFORMATION screen as the default doctor This name also appears in the Doctor column in the PROGRAMMING GRID t Default Doctor To change the Default Doctor select the name of the new default and select the Default Doctor check box A check is placed in the box The initial doctor is no longer set as the default NOTE To edit a doctor s name first delete the name then enter the new information Dako Autostainer User Guide 29 Deleting Doctor Information ol ge Ser IS Select INITIALIZE on the MAIN MENU screen The INITIALIZE screen is displayed with the cursor in the Name box and the previously entered information listed Press ENTER or TAB key until the cursor flashes in the Doctors box Select a doctor from the current list of
103. ist and the INITIALIZE screen appears Select the NO button and the INITIALIZE screen is displayed and the highlighted tissue is not removed from the list Dako Autostainer User Guide Entering Default Reagent Information Assigning Default Reagent Dispense Volumes Select INITIALIZE on the MAIN MENU screen The INITIALIZE screen is displayed Select a default reagent volume by clicking on a raised diamond next to the appropriate volume A smaller black diamond appears next to the selected volume Select the OK button to save The MAIN MENU screen is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving The MAIN MENU screen is displayed Default reagent volume gt 100 microliters gt 150 microliters 2 200 microliters gt 400 microliters gt 600 microliters NOTE The dispense volume selected on this screen is the default volume assigned to all reagents in any programmed staining run The volume for all reagents as well as for specific reagents applied to all slides in a particular staining run can be changed in the Protocol Template Design screen In addition the dispense volume can also be changed on an individual slide in the PROGRAM SLIDES screen See Programming Slides Section 9 To change the Default Reagent Dispense volume click on the raised diamond next to the new volume A smaller black diamond appears next to the selected volume Drop zone Assigning Reagent Drop Zone The area s on the microscope
104. justed image location The DESIGN SLIDE LABEL or DESIGN REAGENT LABEL screen is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving The DESIGN LABEL screen is displayed Select the OK button to save the label format The INITIALIZE screen is displayed Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving The INITIALIZE screen is displayed and the changes are not saved NOTE The horizontal adjustment is automatically positioned by the Seymour Label Printer If the text does not begin along the left edge of the label text is too far over to the right the Seymour Label Printer may need to be reset To reset the Seymour Label Printer turn off the printer Hold down the green label feed button on top of the printer and turn the printer on again Continue holding the button for 3 seconds The labels advance forward and printer will print Release the feed button Press and release the feed button one more time to advance one label Perform a TEST PRINT The print will be lined up along the left slide of the label Communication Port P To select the communication port on the DESIGN SLIDE LABELS screen move the mouse pointer over the down arrow to the right of the port box and press the left mouse button Scroll through the list using the keyboard arrows or use the scroll bar Select the communication port where the printer is attached and press the left mouse button or TAB Dako Autostainer User Guide NOTE The communication
105. k mark appears The default protocol template automatically appears as the header on the PROGRAMMING GRID and the new template is saved NOTE A default template is a template that appears each time a new staining run is programmed 4 Select the OK button or press ENTER The PROGRAMMING GRID displays the newly programmed protocol template 48 Dako Autostainer User Guide NOTE When assigning a new template to an existing programmed staining run a dialog box appears if the new template lacks protocol elements present in the previous template Select the YES button and the columns of missing protocol elements disappear from the grid while newly programmed columns appear Select the NO button and the PROGRAMMING GRID appears unchanged 2 Replacing this protocol will discard programmed steps Continue Deleting a Protocol Template NOTE Low level security does not allow access to deleting Protocol Templates 1 Select the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE button on the PROGRAMMING GRID The PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen appears 2 Select the GET TEMPLATE button The GET TEMPLATE screen is displayed with the cursor flashing in the File Name box Get Template File Name ox Cancel Help Delete Template _ Auto file Defaulttemplate Isab 2 3 Select the template to be deleted by either scrolling and clicking on the file name or using the DOWN arrow key The name appears in the file name box 4 Select the DE
106. lect none none is displayed in the tile Editing a reagent in a staining step for one run only 1 To edit a reagent in a staining step or to use a reagent not listed in the reagent list click on the step and select the edit slide item from the reagent list The EDIT INDIVIDUAL SLIDE REAGENT box displays the information associated with the reagent NOTE Lot and date cannot be edited here and are grayed out Only the reagent long name short name compatibility and incubation time can be edited Edit Reagent List Reagent Type Protein Block Reagent Name Time min E samp patibility Short Name 10 Pe Lot Expiry Date OK Cancel Delete Help 3 0 0 IHC 5 29 00 7 24PM Mary Jones DAKO Corporation 2 Add anew reagent by typing in the appropriate information Select the OK button The new reagent is added for the current staining run only and will not be added to the available list of reagents for this step A dialog box appears asking if the new reagent is to be assigned to all following unprogrammed fields of the reagent column NOTE If there are no remaining unprogrammed fields of the reagent column this dialog box will not appear NOTE If the newly added reagent is a primary antibody the dialog box Assign to all following unprogrammed slides does not appear 3 Select the YES button and all subsequent unprogrammed fields of the reagent column are filled with the edited reagent
107. line phosphatase labeled streptavidin and DAB substrate to a slide protocol This feature has two check levels The first check is the species reactivity compatibility of the primary antibody and the secondary reagent used The second addresses the compatibility rules dictated by the enzyme used in the detection system The following tables summarize the compatibility rules and codes assigned to each reagent type A Species Reactivity Reagent Type Description Compatibility Protocol Element Code Primary Antibody All monoclonal primary antibodies raised in mouse e g mouse anti human Primary Antibody All polyclonal primary antibodies raised in rabbit e g rabbit anti human Secondary Reagent All secondary reagents antibodies compatible A with monoclonal antibodies raised in mouse e g biotinylated anti mouse IgG Secondary Reagent All secondary reagents antibodies reacting with polyclonal antibodies raised in rabbit e g biotinylated anti rabbit IgG B Enzyme System Compatibility Reagent Type Description Compatibility Protocol Element Code Endogenous Enzyme Block HRP compatible X Endogenous Enzyme Block AP compatible Tertiary Reagent HRP labeled streptavidin Tertiary Reagent AP labeled streptavidin Substrate HRP compatible substrates i e DAB AEC Substrate AP compatible substrates i e Fast Red New Fuchsin 76 Dako Autostainer User Guide Every reagent in the reagent categories lists Protocol Ele
108. may compromise proper results Use of old or unbuffered fixatives or exposure of tissues to excessive heat greater than 60 C during processing may result in decreased staining sensitivity Normal non immune sera from the same animal source as the secondary antisera used in blocking steps may cause false negative or false positive results due to auto antibodies or natural antibodies False positive results may be seen due to non immunologic binding of reagents to tissue sections In some case the application of an alternate blocking reagent prior to incubation with the primary antibody may be useful for reducing background A recommended blocking reagent is Dako Protein Block Serum Free Code No X0909 Unexpected negative reactions in poorly differentiated neoplasms may be due to loss or marked decrease of antigen expression or nonsense mutation in the gene s coding for the antigen Unexpected positive staining in tumors may be from expression of an antigen not usually expressed in morphologically similar normal cells or from persistence or acquisition of an antigen in a neoplasm that develops morphologic and immunohistochemical features associated with another cell lineage divergent differentiation Histopathologic classification of tumors is not an exact science and some literature reports of unexpected staining may be controversial The clinical interpretation of any positive staining or its absence should be complemented by morphologi
109. me cannot exceed 8 alpha numeric characters symbols and spaces cannot be used 6 Select Open on the File menu to recall the newly programmed run after the current run is completed See Completing a Staining Run Section 15 The Load program from disk dialog is displayed Select the assigned file name and press the OK button The PROGRAMMING GRID appears with the desired program grid Select NEXT to get through all appropriate screens 7 Start the run See Starting a Run Section 14 Dako Autostainer User Guide 95 Reviewing the Current Program during a Staining Run This feature allows the user to review the PROGRAMMING GRID for the current run while the Autostainer is in operation No changes can be made using this function While the current run is in process and the RUN LOG screen is displayed Select the REVIEW PROGRAM button on the RUN LOG screen The PROGRAMMING GRID appears with the programming grid of the current run displayed 2 To return to the RUN LOG screen select the NEXT or EXIT button 1 96 Dako Autostainer User Guide section 17 System Maintenance It is recommended that the Dako Autostainer be cleaned after 150 slides have been processed on the instrument The cleaning procedure can be divided into a manual phase and an automated phase Manual cleaning consists of wiping down any areas exposed to reagents and buffer using deionized DI water and a detergent Organic solutions are not recommended
110. ment can be programmed with an appropriate compatibility code or combination of codes For example a linking reagent that reacts with mouse and rabbit can be marked with compatibility codes AB The software verifies that these compatibility rules are not violated during the programming of a staining run If an incompatible reagent is assigned to a tile in the programming grid an INCOMPATIBLE REAGENTS dialog box displays the two reagents which are incompatible Select the NO button to replace an incompatible reagent The incompatible reagent is removed from the last programmed tile and the reagent list corresponding to that tile is displayed Select the YES button to override the warning message The next available tile for programming flashes and the corresponding reagent list is displayed Dako Autostainer User Guide 77 78 This page intentionally blank Dako Autostainer User Guide section 12 Loading Reagents After programming is completed the Autostainer calculates the time required for the staining run the amount of wash buffer deionized water required and the most efficient placement for the reagent vials 1 Select the NEXT button in the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP screen A dialog box signaling that the calculation is complete lists the run time number of probe washes and the volume of buffer and deionized water required The deionized water feature is not available with the 01 hardware version of the Dako Autostainer Run
111. n Select the GET TEMPLATE button The GET TEMPLATE screen is displayed with the cursor in the File Name box Select the template by clicking on it The name appears in the file name box Get Template File Name ok Cancel Help Delete Template _ Auto file l Default template Isab2 Press ENTER or click on the OK button The PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen appears with the selected protocol template displayed in the Protocol Outline column Click on the USE TEMPLATE button The PROGRAMMING GRID appears with the selected protocol template displayed in the grid header Using a Saved Protocol Template for a Specific Auto Program NOTE Auto Programming is a feature for making slide programming more efficient See Programming Slides section 10 50 Select the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE button in the PROGRAMMING GRID The PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen appears with the default protocol template displayed in the Protocol Outline column Select the GET TEMPLATE button The GET TEMPLATE screen is displayed with the cursor in the File Name box Check the Auto file check box All Auto Program names will be displayed Select the desired Auto Program by clicking on it The name appears in the file name box Dako Autostainer User Guide 5 Press ENTER or click on the OK button The PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen appears with the selected Auto Program protocol template displayed in the Protocol Outline column
112. nd total number of slides treated with this volume Reagent lt Lot gt Expiration Date Vol ml1 3 H202 HRP lt gt ncoprotein MxH 124 N1i587 lt gt a 2 0 0 0 0 2 9 3 ns 2 9 0 2 9 RSRARSHEANN ORR ROH H Printing the Reagent Tracking Report Printing the entire Reagent Tracking Report 1 Select the PRINT ALL button 2 All reagents are printed on the Reagent Tracking Report Printing only selected reagents from the Reagent Tracking Report 1 Select the desired reagent s to print onto the report by positioning the mouse pointer over a reagent and clicking the left mouse button 2 To select more than one reagent repeat step one To de select a selected reagent position the mouse pointer over the highlighted reagent and click with the left mouse button The reagent will become un highlighted or de selected 4 Once all desired reagents are highlighted select the PRINT SELECTED button 5 Only selected reagents are printed on the Reagent Tracking Report Dako Autostainer User Guide 101 102 Remove Reagent from the Reagent Tracking Log Reagents that are outdated or not critical to tracking can be removed from the Reagent Tracking log Remove all Reagents from the Reagent Tracking Log 1 Select the RESET ALL button A RESETTING REAGENT window appears and asks if you are sure you want to reset all reagents 2 Select YES to remove all reagents from the Reage
113. ner Therefore following completion of the run the slides will be rinsed with buffer every 60 minutes until the slides are removed from the instrument Delaying the Start of a Run using Substrate Batch Batch Time indicates when to load the freshly prepared substrate 1 Select the gray scroll bar and hold the left mouse button down Move the scroll bar to the right until the desired Start Time and Finish Time is displayed The Batch Time indicates the time when the substrate should be loaded Stan Time Batch Time Finish Time 1 05 3 12 3 31 11 33 PM 1 40 AM 00 AM EE gt 4 2 Liters Total Buffer 1 6 Liters Total DI water NOTE The total amount of buffer is calculated and displayed below the scroll bar Dako Autostainer User Guide 89 90 2 Select the START RUN button The RUN LOG screen is displayed The elapsed remaining and total times are listed on the RUN LOG screen Run Log Current Program 032599 00 27 38 Rinse slide 8 l 00 27 49 Vial A6 HMB45 Melanosome MxH HMB45 N1545 i 00 27 49 Pump 400 pl Remain 00 28 03 Treat slide 3 1 2 with 400 pl Total 00 28 16 Clean probe 00 28 58 Vial A7 PSAP RxH N1518 on 00 28 58 Pump 400 ul 00 29 12 Treat slide 4 1 2 with 400 pl Current 00 29 25 Clean probe Finish 00 30 07 Wait until 00 30 19 00 30 19 Rinse slide 1 Batch 00 30 31 Wait until 00 30 32 00 30 32 Vial C1 Biotin xM amp xR Ig 00 30 33 Pump 600 pl 00 30 47 Treat slide 13
114. ner User Guide section 8 Entering Slide Information Slides can be programmed from the PROGRAMMING GRID either through the Slides function for quick programming of total slide count or through the SLIDE INFORMATION button for entering specific slide identification information This section describes both options for programming slides Slides Function Adding Slides The Slides option expedites programming by reducing the amount of information required to program a staining run 1 The Slides function can be accessed from the PROGRAMMING GRID by moving the mouse pointer to Slides on the menu bar and pressing the left mouse button Slide Count Enter or scroll in slide count This selection displays the SLIDE COUNT window for entering the total number of slides for the current staining run This function is used to bypass the SLIDE INFORMATION screen when programming a staining run 2 Enter the desired number of slides in the text box or use the scroll bar to select the desired number of slides 3 Select the OK button to save the entered information The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed and ready for programming Select the CANCEL button to escape without saving the changes The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed NOTE Once a run has been set up using the SLIDE COUNT window slide tissue or doctor information cannot be added to the run Selecting the SLIDE INFO button displays the SLIDE COUNT window NOTE Slide Identifica
115. ner should be washed according to good laboratory practices each time before they are filled with fresh buffer or deionized water 2 Also the end piece of the in line buffer tubing should be cleaned to avoid clogging NOTE Do not use bleach in the Dako Autostainer Bleach may react with other chemicals and create toxic fumes 98 Dako Autostainer User Guide Slide Rack Cleaning Dako recommends additional cleaning for slide racks 1 Soak the slide racks overnight in a container of deionized water 2 After soaking the racks rinse with deionized water and brush off any salt residue before beginning the next run Reagent Vial Cleaning The cleaning and re use of reagent vials is not recommended by Dako Additional vials can be purchased from Dako Code No 83425 Computer Maintenance Follow instructions as defined by the computer operator s manual Backing Up Files Files can be backed up onto a floppy disk from Windows Explorer To backup flies first exit the Autostainer software 1 Insert a floppy disk into the A drive 2 Select the Start button from the Task Bar at the lower left hand corner of the screen Select Programs and then select Windows Explorer THE EXPLORING C window will appear 3 Under the Folders section on the left side of this window click on the Autostain folder to highlight this folder All the contents of this folder will appear on the right side of the window 4 Highlight all files t
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117. nt Tracking Log Select NO to cancel this action and return to the REAGENT TRACKING screen Remove Selected Reagents from the Reagent Tracking Log 1 Select the desired reagent s to be removed from the Reagent Tracking Log by positioning the mouse pointer over a reagent and clicking the left mouse button 2 To select more than one reagent repeat step one 3 To de select a selected reagent position the mouse pointer over the highlighted reagent and click with the left mouse button The reagent will become un highlighted or de selected 4 Once all desired reagents are highlighted select the RESET SELECTED button A RESETTING REAGENTS window appears asking if you are sure you want to reset selected reagents 5 Select YES to remove selected reagents from the Reagent Tracking Report Select NO to cancel this action and return to the REAGENT TRACKING screen Dako Autostainer User Guide section 19 Wash Buffers Wash buffers are required for all immunohistochemical staining procedures They function to eliminate background by washing away the nonspecifically bound proteins from the specimen Commonly used buffers for immunohistochemical staining are Tris buffered saline TBS or phosphate buffered saline PBS These buffers are recommended by Dako for use on the Dako Autostainer The following pages describe detailed instructions for preparation of TBS and PBS buffer solutions Buffers used with the Dako Autostainer should contain
118. ntly with buffer after it is placed on the instrument This buffer should contain 0 05 Tween 20 See Loading Slides Section 13 At no time should the slides dry out Select the NEXT button The SET START TIME screen is displayed See Starting a Run Section 14 Select the PRIME PUMP WATER button The RUN PROGRAM NOW dialog box appears Deionized water is not available with the 01 hardware version of the Dako Autostainer The user is prompted Is the pathway clear for the arm to move Select the YES button and the pump is activated Deionized water is flushed through the water intake line Select the PRIME PUMP BUFFER button and the pump is activated flushing buffer through the buffer intake line For the 01 hardware version of the Dako Autostainer the user is prompted Is the pathway clear for the arm to move Set Reagent Levels to Check volumes or Do not check volumes See Starting a Run Section 14 Select the START RUN button and the run starts Dako Autostainer User Guide Section 5 Programming Overview The Dako Autostainer is a computer controlled system The PROGRAMMING GRID is the main screen used to define slide information primary antibodies staining reagents and staining protocols Menu Bar Programming Grid Grid Header ar _ ae ae a Programming L _ _ Grid o oo l __ Program Name Command i Protocol Template Next Print
119. nto the bin Remove some of the paper The Paper Input Bin can hold up to 100 sheets of regular weight paper Although fanning the paper is not generally recommended it may be an effective way to decrease multi feeds if the paper was poorly cut and sticking together You may also try turning the paper around to feed the opposite end first Do not allow more than 100 sheets of 20 Ib Bond weight paper less for heavier media to stack in the Paper Output Bin Dako Autostainer User Guide solving Seymour Label Printer Problems Symptom Possible Cause The text of the label does not The Seymour printer may need begin along the left edge of the to be reset label and the text is getting cut off Error occurs during printing Labels ripbbon has run out Incorrect COM port selected Incorrect printer is selected Dako Autostainer User Guide Solutions To reset the Seymour Label Printer turn off the printer Hold down the green label feed button on the top of the printer Turn on the printer while holding down the green button and continue holding the button for 3 seconds The labels advance forward and printer will print Release the feed button Press and release the feed button one more time to advance one label Perform a TEST PRINT The print will be lined up along the left slide of the label Replace labels ribbon in the printer and the printer will restart For instructions refer to the
120. o be backed up onto disk by clicking on the files with the left mouse button To highlight more than one file hold down the Ctrl key and click with the left mouse button 5 After all files to be copied are highlighted position the mouse pointer over one of the highlighted items and press the right mouse button Select Send To and then select 3 Floppy A Highlighted files will be copied to the disk NOTE If the floppy disk becomes full with data you may need to repeat this process with another disk Annual Preventative Maintenance Annual maintenance is essential for reliable operation of the Dako Autostainer Without preventative maintenance the reliability and the life of the Dako Autostainer may be compromised Annual maintenance must be performed by a trained technician Contact your local Dako representative for further information Dako Autostainer User Guide 99 This page intentionally blank 100 Dako Autostainer User Guide Section 18 Reagent Tracking Reagent Tracking allows you to monitor the total volume of each reagent that has been used on the Autostainer A Dako Autostainer Tracking Report can be generated to display various information about all the reagents used on the instrument After each Autostainer run the usage of each reagent is tracked on the Reagent Tracking screen The tracking system can maintain the following information Reagent Name Lot number Expiration date total volume of reagent used a
121. ogramming Grid is displayed with the slide information Select the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE button The PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen is displayed Select the protocol template for the run See Designing a Protocol Section 9 Select the USE TEMPLATE button The Programming Grid is displayed with the selected protocol NOTE Steps 7 through 9 can be skipped if the default template is used Assign specific reagents to all slides See Programming Slides Section 10 Select the NEXT button The SLIDE LAYOUT MAP PROGRAM SLIDES screen is displayed Select the PRINT button to print the Slide Layout Map Select the NEXT button the RUN TIME screen is displayed The Autostainer calculates the run time and amount of buffer and DI water needed to complete the run Select the OK button The user is prompted to Save program on disk Selecting YES displays the SAVE PROGRAM ON DISK window Enter the program s name and select OK The program is saved and the REAGENT LAYOUT MAP screen is displayed Selecting NO displays the REAGENT LAYOUT MAP screen and the program is not saved Dako Autostainer User Guide 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Select the PRINT button to print the Reagent Layout Map Load reagents using the Reagent Layout Map Select the NEXT button The SLIDE LAYOUT MAP LOAD SLIDES screen appears Load slides using the Slide Layout Map It is recommended that each slide be flooded ge
122. ointer Multiple yellow highlights appear on the slide identifying the selected dispense locations NOTE Each of the selected dispense locations will receive the volume of primary antibody programmed The maximum total dispense volume per slide is 800 uL Assigning Reagent Dispense Volumes The default reagent dispense volume will be applied for the primary antibody unless the dispense volume is changed 1 Move the mouse pointer over the dispense volume in the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP PROGRAM SLIDES screen and press the left mouse button A reagent dialog box displays the dispense volume choices 2 Select the dispense volume by clicking in the diamond of the desired dispense volume A smaller black diamond appears 3 Select the OK button or press ENTER The SLIDE LAYOUT MAP screen is displayed and the new reagent dispense volume and all slide information appear in red letters on the slide Primary Yolume and others in proportion Standard volume 100 microliters 150 microliters 200 microliters 400 microliters 600 microliters Cancel Select CANCEL and the reagent volume is not changed NOTE If the primary antibody volume is changed in the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP PROGRAM SLIDES screen all other reagent dispense volumes for the specific slide are adjusted in proportion For example the default volume is 200 uL of reagent for each step If the primary antibody dispense volume is changed to 100 uL the dispense volume
123. ol template will be a hazardous waste switch Creating and Editing a Protocol Template NOTE Low level security does not allow access to creating or editing Protocol Templates 1 Select the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE button on the PROGRAMMING GRID The PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen appears with the default protocol template displayed in the Protocol Outline column 2 Select the NEW TEMPLATE button The default Protocol Template disappears and the default first step Rinse Buffer is displayed NOTE If No Pre Rinse is selected at the OPTIONS screen then the first Rinse Buffer is not displayed See Initializing the Dako Autostainer section 7 3 Build the new protocol template from the Protocol Elements list To select a reagent move the mouse pointer over the protocol element and press the left mouse button The item is copied to the Protocol Outline column and sequentially numbered NOTE If Add Rinse to Protocol Steps is selected at the OPTIONS screen see Initializing the Autostainer section 7 then rinses will be automatically added after each step except following a Substrate step NOTE Buffer Water rinses and hazardous non hazardous switches are represented in the protocol outline with the appropriate icon for easy differentiation between the different selections 4 Todelete a step select it in the Protocol Outline box The name is highlighted Select the DELETE STEP button The step is removed Dako Autostainer User Guide
124. oll bar Start Time Finish Time Scroll arrow used to adjust used to adjust 300 5 26 start time in small start time in large 1 27 AM 3 53 AM increments increments E F 5 0 Liters Total Buffer 1 6 Liters Total DI water Prime Pump Buffer Prime Pump Water Cancel Reagent Levels Check volumes Do not check volumes 3 0 0 IHC 5 29 00 10 27 PM Mary Jones DAKO Corporation Gray scroll bar Start Time Finish Time 3 00 5 26 NOTE The total amount of buffer is calculated and 1 27 A 3 53 AM displayed below the scroll bar E 6hU8 ol 5 0 Liters Total Buffer 1 6 Liters Total DI Total buffer S calculation 2 Select the PRIME PUMP Water button A dialog box appears asking if the pathway is clear for the arm to move Select the YES button The Autostainer calibrates the reagent dispensing mechanism and primes the water dispensing pump Select the NO button and the SET START TIME window is displayed NOTE The 01 hardware version of the Dako Autostainer does not have an additional reservoir for deionized water If your Autostainer does not have this option the software does not prompt to prime the water pump 3 Select the PRIME PUMP Buffer button The buffer dispensing pump is primed 88 Dako Autostainer User Guide 4 Select the START RUN button The RUN LOG screen is displayed The Run Log is visible throughout the run and displays the steps performed by the Autostainer The elapsed remainin
125. one E Ti eqalive f 3 Manual Step E Manual Sten 30 x L a a Hi 2 Move the mouse pointer over the slide number to be copied As the pointer is moved hold the left mouse button down multiple rows may be selected and highlighted 3 Release the left mouse button after all the desired rows are highlighted The word Select changes to Paste 4 Move the mouse pointer to the slide s where the items are to be pasted and press the left mouse button The copied rows of reagent are inserted for the selected slides NOTE Copied rows cannot be pasted over areas that are currently highlighted 5 Select Paste on the main menu to deactivate the Copy function Editing a Protocol Step The Autostainer software provides multiple methods for editing the reagents in a defined staining run from the PROGRAMMING GRID Changing a reagent for a step 1 Move the mouse pointer over the reagent step to be changed and press the left mouse button The list of available reagents is displayed 2 Select the desired reagent from the list The new reagent is displayed for the step Dako Autostainer User Guide 59 Replacing a reagent with skip step no reagent added to slide 1 Move the mouse pointer over the reagent step to be changed and press the left mouse button The list of available reagents is displayed 0 03 H202 Sodium Azide HRP S2001 T2 3 H202 HRP WB i202 blk lt 099 gt 0301 Deaneam 2 Se
126. orarily Do not use symbols when programming in reagents or protocols Doing so may cause errors during the run Do not multitask during operation Multitasking is defined as running more than one software application at a time this includes the CD player and screen savers This may lock up the Dako Autostainer Do not print slide labels while the Autostainer is in operation Do not install third party software or hardware products Installing third party products may lock up the Dako Autostainer and may void the warranty Do not install screen saver Installing screen saver may lock up the Dako Autostainer Do not make any hardware or software changes before consulting your local Dako representative See Dako Companies and Distributors Section 23 Do not attempt to service the Dako Autostainer unless instructed to do so by an authorized Dako representative Doing so will void the warranty Do not relocate the Dako Autostainer System within your facility before contacting your local Dako representative for vital information that may affect your warranty See Dako Companies and Distributors Section 23 Dako Autostainer User Guide 123 Contact your local Dako representative prior to using non Dako reagents or solutions on your Autostainer Some solvents acids and other solutions may cause damage to internal components of the Autostainer and affect your instrument s performance and warrantee symbol Definitions Instrument Se
127. orary Run Log Select OK 6 Once the Run Log is displayed the screen this report can be printed by selecting File and selecting Print Reviews the Run Log to find what step the slides on the Autostainer are currently in 7 Compare steps that have already been treated with the original program Create a new program by removing steps already performed and restart the new run Re check vial map as this may cause vials to be reassigned to new locations Emergency Stop The EMERGENCY STOP button on the RUN LOG screen can be used to stop the run at any time 1 Select the EMERGENCY STOP button A dialog box asking if you want to stop the run is displayed 2 Select the YES button to stop the run The Autostainer aborts the run and a dialog box asks if you want to save the run log The PROGRAMMING GRID appears Select the NO button if you do not want to abort the run The Autostainer resumes the staining run and the paused time is recorded in the Run Log NOTE When a run is aborted the Autostainer does not stop immediately It will first complete the function it was performing when the EMERGENCY STOP button was selected Dako Autostainer User Guide 93 NOTE If the Autostainer is stopped when there is reagent in the probe it will ask you if you would like to clean the probe Select yes if it is safe to allow the arm to move If there is as object in the pathway of the arm or if the arm has been moved out of calibration during the run
128. oratory chemicals Manufacturer and Product No Sodium Phosphate dibasic anhydrous Sigma S 087 Sodium Phosphate monobasic monohydrate Fisher S369 1 Sigma S 9625 Dako 1966 Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 50 w w solution Baker 3727 03 Reagent Preparation One Liter of Phosphate Buffered Saline containing 0 05 Tween 20 1 Add approximately 500 mL of deionized water to a 1L 1000 mL carboy flask or beaker 2 Add 0 92 g of Sodium Phosphate monobasic monohydrate 1 92 g of Sodium Phosphate dibasic and 8 77 g of NaCl and dissolve using a magnetic stir plate 3 After all granules are dissolved adjust the solution to pH 7 0 with NaOH 50 w w solution Allow the solution to continue to mix on the stir plate Add the NaOH dropwise observing the pH constantly Once pH 7 0 is reached add 0 5 mL of Tween 20 and mix using a magnetic stir plate Adjust the final volume of buffer to 1 liter with deionized water The final solution is 20mM Phosphate 150mM NaCl buffered saline pH 7 0 with 0 05 Tween 20 108 Dako Autostainer User Guide Shelf Life and Storage PBS solutions should be stored at 2 8 C to inhibit bacterial growth PBS solutions that become turbid should be discarded If phosphate buffered saline is stored at 4 C the expected shelf life is 7 days If phosphate buffered saline is stored at room temperature the expected shelf life is 4 days NOTE The above formulation for phosphate buffered saline do
129. plays a detailed listing of the reagents used in the current staining run NEXT displays the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP LOAD SLIDES screen BACK TO GRID returns to the Programming Grid SLIDE MAP displays the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP Review Slides screen FIRST SECOND displays the alternate reagent rack when more than 32 reagents are RACK used in a run If more than 32 reagents are required for a run this button is labeled SECOND RACK and a second rack can be accessed from this button The background for the second rack is blue and the vial positions appear with a b prefix for example A2b indicates position A2 in the second back rack When the second rack is not available this button is labeled FIRST Rack and is grayed out and inactive PRINT prints the reagent layout map 1 The reagent volume displayed in the REAGENT LAYOUT MAP screen includes a dead volume of at least 200 uL 2 Load the reagent vials according to the reagent map NOTE Using the Reagent Layout map information make sure that enough reagent is in the vials to complete the programmed run and that the reagent rack is properly seated in its correct location and orientation NOTE Check that the reagent vials have no bubbles on top of the solution Remove any bubbles Reagent List Screen To view a detailed listing of the reagents used in the current run click on the REAGENT LIST button in the REAGENT LAYOUT MATS screen Al H202 7 1ml 3 H202 A ala A2 DAB
130. ptom Monitor will not turn on or goes blank intermittently oower LED is not on The monitor screen is not displaying normally Monitor screen went blank power LED is green Monitor screen went blank power LED is orange Words on your monitor screen are too dim Monitor screen locks up during a run but the Autostainer is still performing the run Image on the desktop is grainy and the color is incorrect Dako Autostainer User Guide Possible Cause The monitor is unplugged at the power source The cable between the monitor and the computer is not connected properly Screen saver utility installed The cable between the monitor and the computer is not connected properly The brightness control is not set properly Windows error Windows started in Safe Mode Solutions Check the power cord connections and verify the surge protector is plugged in and turned on Disconnect and reconnect the cable between the monitor and the computer Move the mouse Current screen will reappear Remove screen saver as this may interfere with the Autostainer operation Disconnect and reconnect the cable between the monitor and the computer Adjust the brightness control Allow the Autostainer to finish the run Re boot the system before the next run Shut down the computer by using the Windows Start button located at the bottom left corner of the screen and selecting Shut Down
131. rd connected to the printer connections and verify the surge properly protector is plugged in and turned on The orange LED remains on The printer is out of paper Add paper continuously en The printer door is open Close the door securely The toner cartridge is not Open the door reinstall the installed properly toner cartridge then close the door securely Paper Jam Clear the paper out of the paper feed path All the printer LEDs are off and The printer is unplugged from Check the power cord the printer does not respond to the power source connections and verify the surge print command protector is plugged in and turned on The printer has malfunctioned Contact your local Dako representative Dako Autostainer User Guide 119 Symptom Possible Cause Solutions All the printer LEDs are on The printer has a hardware steadily not blinking error The printer is not feeding Paper was added to the Paper properly or jams frequently Input Bin incorrectly The paper Input Bin is too full Paper was poorly cut by the paper manufacturer and is sticking together The output capacity was exceeded in the Paper Output Bin or the Front Output Slot 120 Disconnect the printer from the surge protector and wait 1 minute before reconnecting If all three LEDs come back on contact your local Dako representative Remove the paper from the Paper Input Tap the sides of the stack together and reinsert i
132. red to perform a cleaning run DI Water DAB Away 1 solution DAB Away 2 solution Decolorizing Agent solution 3 Prepare the cleaning reagents as instructed in the CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS window and load into the indicated rack positions Positions A8b and A7b refer to positions A8 and A7 in the back rack Pour 100 mL of deionized water into sink and provide 3 5 L deionized water in a water reservoir The 01 hardware version of the Dako Autostainer does not have a reservoir for deionized water Select the OK button The Autostainer starts the cleaning run and the Run Log is displayed When the run is completed the MAINTENANCE screen appears Select OK to return to the OPTIONS screen NOTE Do not use bleach in the Dako Autostainer Bleach may react with other chemicals and create toxic fumes Dako Autostainer User Guide 97 NOTE If running protocols that require more frequent cleaning i e using hematoxylin counterstain or high salt buffers Dako recommends performing a cleaning run a the end of each day the instrument is used Cleaning Log Each time the Autostainer is cleaned this is logged in a Cleaning Log so that a record of each cleaning is maintained Each time a cleaning is reset without performing an actual cleaning run this is recorded in the Cleaning Log with the notation Reset 1 Atthe AUTOSTAINER MAINTENANCE screen select the CLEANING LOG button The CLEANING LOG screen is displayed This
133. rial Number Dako Model Number Date of Manufacture Alternating Current Input In vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Caution Consult Accompanying Documents Consult Instructions for Use Identification of Authorized Representative in the European Community Identification of Manufacturer Correct Disposal of this Product according to Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems Contact a Dako representative for disposal of the equipment at the end of its working life This product should not be mixed with other commercial waste for disposal 124 Dako Autostainer User Guide section 22 General Limitations Immunohistochemistry is a multi step diagnostic process that requires specialized training in the selection of the appropriate reagents tissue selection fixation and processing preparation of the IHC slide and interpretation of the staining results Tissue staining is dependent on the proper handling and processing of tissues prior to staining Improper fixation freezing thawing washing drying heating sectioning or contamination with other tissues or fluids may produce artifacts antibody trapping or false negative results Inconsistent results may be due to variations in fixation and embedding methods or to inherent irregularities within the tissue Excessive or incomplete counterstaining
134. rinter Y ji Fi 2642 4 3 0 0 IHC 7 28 00 3 17PM af DAKO CORP DC3400 6555 03 A e 0 q E w ite 2 iy bee e a es EN go NOTE Each field offers 11 options Slide ID Case User Primary 1 Primary 2 Pretreatment Today s Date Run Name Slide Doctor and Tissue The information printed 32 Dako Autostainer User Guide for each field is the data entered in the SLIDE INFORMATION screen and appearance of the Programming Grid NOTE If Slide ID Doctor or Tissue is selected to print on the label then these items must be selected from the OPTIONS button in the INITIALIZE screen If these Program Grid items are not selected from the OPTIONS button in the INITIALIZE screen then these fields will not be present in the SLIDE INFORMATION screen 2 Move the mouse pointer over the down arrow to the right of the information box and press the left mouse button A list box with the 11 options is displayed 3 Select the desired option for the field The list box disappears and the selected option is displayed in the field NOTE Static information can be entered into the field This information is printed on every label For example the institution name can be printed on every label To enter static information highlight the text in the desired field and type the text in the text box Press ENTER 4 Select the number of characters for each line 10 12 14 or 16 by selecting a number from the LENGTH list
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136. s corresponding primary antibody with the prefix _NC For example the negative control for p53 is Ncp53 NOTE To add a matching negative control be sure to use the exact same name as the positive control and add the prefix _NC to the beginning of the reagent name Matching negative controls are necessary for the use of the Neg Ctl tool See Programming Slide section 10 4 Enter an abbreviated name for the reagent in the short name box and press TAB or ENTER The abbreviated name cannot exceed 10 alpha numeric characters and should be unique to distinguish it from other reagents No symbols can be used in the reagent short name The cursor moves to the Manual Step check box Dako Autostainer User Guide 71 72 10 11 12 If the primary antibody is a step that is preformed off the Autostainer i e overnight incubation or requires heating then check the Manual Step check box by pressing the SPACE BAR When this reagent is selected at the PROGRAMMING GRID Manual Step is displayed in the reagent tile signifying that this step is preformed before the slides are loaded on the Autostainer Press TAB or ENTER The cursor moves to the Compatibility box Enter the correct compatibility code and press TAB or ENTER Assigning compatibility information to reagents is optional See Compatibility Check at the end of this section The cursor moves to the Lot box Enter the reagent lot number and press TAB or ENTER T
137. screen displays every cleaning performed on the Autostainer according to date and time it was cleaned the user who performed the cleaning slides since the last clean and total number of runs on the instrument at time of cleaning 2 Toprint the entire report select the PRINT ALL button To print a section of the report use the scroll bar to scroll to the section to be printed and select the PRINT SCREEN button NOTE A scroll bar will only appear when the Cleaning Log becomes too long to be displayed on one screen Reservoir Cleaning 1 Pour 100 mL of deionized water into the instrument sink before starting an automated cleaning cycle 2 Wipe sink dry with a non abrasive cloth or paper towel after cleaning cycle is completed NOTE Ensure no particles remain in the sink after cleaning NOTE Do not use bleach in the Dako Autostainer Bleach may react with other chemicals and create toxic fumes Warning Residues of hazardous reagents may be present in the sink basin and tubing when rinsing or cleaning the Dako Autostainer Wear appropriate personal protective equipment to prevent exposure Hazardous waste must be disposed of according to local state or federal regulations Refer to the reagent specific Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS for additional information Wash Buffer and Water Container Cleaning 1 Dako Autostainer Wash Buffer and deionized water do not contain any preservatives The wash buffer and deionized water contai
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139. sed even while a current run or cleaning routine is in process While the current run or cleaning routine is in process and the RUN LOG screen is displayed 1 Select the NEW PROGRAM button on the RUN LOG screen The PROGRAMMING GRID appears with the current run displayed NOTE To return to the currently generated run log at any time while programming a subsequent run select the EXIT button in the PROGRAMMING GRID A prompt is displayed asking to save any changes to the newly created program 2 Select the SLIDE INFO button or Slides menu item Enter slide information or slide count for the new run See Entering Slide Information Section 8 3 Setup the protocol template for the next run or select an existing template See Designing a Protocol Section 9 4 Program slides and reagents See Programming Slides and Reagent Management Sections 10 and 11 NOTE Use the UP or DOWN arrow key on your keyboard to select reagents from the reagent lists while the Autostainer is in operation See Warnings Section 21 5 Select the NEXT button in the PROGRAMMING GRID The SLIDE LAYOUT MAP appears Select NEXT again and the RUN TIME CALCULATION screen appears Select the OK button and the Save program on disk dialog box appears Select YES to save the program and enter a file name The program is saved and the LOAD REAGENTS screen is displayed Select NEXT again and the RUN LOG screen of the current run is displayed NOTE The file na
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141. ss the left mouse button A list box with the 8 options is displayed Dako Autostainer User Guide 33 34 3 Select the desired option for the field The list box disappears and the selected option is displayed in the field NOTE Static information can be entered into the field This information is printed on every label For example the institution name can be printed on every label To enter static information highlight the text in the desired field and type the text in the text box Press ENTER 4 Select the number of characters for each line 10 12 14 or 16 by selecting a number from the LENGTH list Selecting 10 characters will display bold text NOTE The greater the number of characters the smaller the text will appear on the labels Label Adjustment To check the position of the text on the slide or reagent label and to generate a test label select the ADJUST LABEL button from the DESIGN SLIDE LABEL or DESIGN REAGENT LABEL screen The ADJUST LABEL screen is displayed Select the TEST PRINT button A label is generated by the label printer Adjust the printing on the label using the scroll bar on the right side of the displayed information field The displayed image moves on the screen in relation to the image on the label Check the adjusted image position by selecting the TEST PRINT button Continue to move the image until the text is located in the center of the label Select the OK button to save the ad
142. sted at the end of the primary antibody list and can be accessed on the keyboard by pressing the SHIFT key and typing _NC For example for selecting the negative control reagent for Vimentin press the SHIFT key and type _NCVimentin Once the correct negative control is selected press ENTER and the selected negative reagent and pretreatment will appear on the PROGRAMMING GRID 4 After selecting NEXT the PROGRAMMING GRID will be checked for missing rinses If there is a rinse missing between two reagents a message will ask if you want to continue Select YES to continue on the SLIDE LAYOUT MAP PROGRAM SLIDES screen Select NO to return to the PROGRAMMING GRID and the missing rinse will appear on the screen Dako Autostainer User Guide Assigning Positive and Negative Control Reagents Positive and negative control reagents can be automatically added for each primary antibody that is added to the Programming Grid The controls will be added as new slides and will contain the matching detection reagents of the test specimen 1 Enter Slide Information and select a protocol template A minimum of one slide must be programmed through SLIDE COUNT or the SLIDE INFORMATION screen Press OK or the FINISH ENTRY button The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed 2 Fill in the PROGRAMMING GRID columns with specific reagents for one slide After the primary antibody is applied NEG CTL and POS CTL buttons will appear in the menu bar Continue en
143. stry enabling the transfer of established protocols from the bench to the Autostainer Alteration of standard reagents or experimental conditions may not be required This document is a comprehensive User Guide for the Dako Autostainer System Dako Autostainer User Guide Dako Autostainer Features 10 Universal System The Dako Autostainer is a universal system enabling the direct transfer of routine staining protocols from the laboratory bench Quick Start up Dako s Autostainer Support Team installs and tests the system to ensure proper operation The factory installed software includes standard reagent protocols and commonly used Dako reagents such as Dako LSAB2 Dako EnVision and HercepTest visualization systems The complete line of ready to use Dako N series primary antibodies and their recommended protocols are also listed Flexible Programming The Dako Autostainer enables the use of slide specific programmed or user defined protocols The system provides intuitive programming routines reagent and slide loading maps and Sstart finish run time displays You can build and save an unlimited number of protocols containing up to 35 steps including rinse and blow steps between reagent incubations and 64 different reagents A staining run can process 1 to 48 microscope slides Individual slides can be programmed to receive different reagents reagent dispense volumes and reagent dispense locations Economic Use The
144. t the reagent category The corresponding EDIT REAGENT LIST screen is displayed and the cursor will be flashing in the Reagent Name box Dako Autostainer User Guide 73 Display the specific reagent by selecting the scroll bar in the Reagent Name box or press the UP or DOWN arrow key on the keyboard until the target reagent appears highlighted Press ENTER and the reagent information is displayed Select the DELETE button A dialog box asks if you want to delete the selected reagent Select the YES button The EDIT REAGENT LIST screen appears and the reagent is deleted Selecting the NO button displays the EDIT REAGENT LIST screen and the reagent is not deleted Select the OK button A dialog box asks if you want to save the changes made to the reagent file Select the YES button to save changes Selecting the NO button deletes the reagent Select the CANCEL button to discard changes The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed Updating a Reagent Lot Number and Expiration Date 1 From the PROGRAMMING GRID select Edit lists on the menu bar The reagent list commands are displayed Lot Exp Date change Select the reagent category The corresponding EDIT REAGENT LIST screen is displayed with the cursor in the Reagent Name box Display the specific reagent by selecting the scroll bar in the Reagent Name box or press the UP or DOWN key on the keyboard until the target reagent appears highlighted Press ENTER or select the left mouse button an
145. te Ausiliary 2 Select the reagent category The corresponding EDIT REAGENT LIST screen is displayed with the cursor in the Reagent Name box Edit Reagent List Reagent Type End Enz Block Reagent Name Time min Compatibility Short Name 10 Lot Exp Date OK Cancel Delete Help NOTE The Reagent Type box displays the name of the selected list All symbol characters such as and etc are incompatible with the Autostainer software Do not use any symbol characters The use of symbol characters may interrupt the Autostainer during operation Dako Autostainer User Guide 69 70 Type the full name of the reagent you want to add to the current list and press TAB or ENTER The software allows the entry of 33 alpha numeric characters for detection reagents No symbols can be used in the reagent long name Once the box is filled an audible signal alerts that no additional characters can be entered The cursor moves to the Short Name box Enter an abbreviated name for the reagent in the short name box and press TAB or ENTER The abbreviated name cannot exceed 10 alpha numeric characters and should be unique to distinguish it from other reagents No symbols can be used in the reagent short name The cursor moves to the Compatibility box Enter the correct compatibility code and press TAB or ENTER Assigning compatibility information to reagents is optional See Compatibility Check at t
146. tering the detection reagents from that slide 3 To insert a matching positive control click on the POS CTL button One slide will be added to the PROGRAMMING GRID with matching reagents to the last programmed slide In the slide number column PC will be displayed signifying that this is a positive control reagent x Neg Ctl Fos Ctl 4 To insert a negative control click on the NEG CTL button One slide with the negative control reagent will be added to the PROGRAMMING GRID with matching detection reagents to the last programmed slide i e NCVimentin In the Slide column NC will be displayed signifying that this a negative control reagent NOTE The NEG CTL tool always searches for negative control reagents from the primary antibody list designated _NC the matching negative control If there are no negative controls of this designation or if the matching negative control is missing from the reagent list then an error will appear stating that there is not matching negative control reagent To add a matching negative control see Reagent Management section 11 NOTE After the NEG CTL or POS CTL feature is used the button will disappear until the next primary is programmed NOTE If you do not wish to use this feature noted above then continue programming as usual This feature is not active when using Auto Program Defining Specific Rinses Rinses are automatically added following every progr
147. the NO button to use the template without saving the change The newly selected dispense volume is displayed in the grid header of the PROGRAMMING GRID Dako Autostainer User Guide 51 selecting and Editing the Reagent Dispense Volume for a Specific Step in a Protocol 1 Select a Protocol Template Step in the Protocol Outline column to assign a new reagent dispense volume The selected step will be highlighted 2 Select the REAGENT VOLUME button in the upper right corner of the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen A dialog box with the dispense volume choices for the selected reagent step appears 3 Select the diamond next to the desired reagent dispense volume by clicking on the raised diamond next to the appropriate volume The diamond becomes recessed and a smaller black diamond appears The selected volume is applied to the specific step in the Protocol Template 4 Select the OK button The PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen displays the new reagent dispense volume next to the reagent step in the Protocol Outline Select the USE TEMPLATE button The TEMPLATE CHANGED dialog box is displayed asking Save on Disk now Select the YES button and the SAVE TEMPLATE dialog box is displayed Enter a template name and select OK Template names must be 8 alpha numeric characters or less no symbols or spaces can be used Select the NO button to use the template without saving the change The newly selected dispense volume is displayed in the gr
148. time 02 08 38 probe washes 3 0 Liters of buffer 1 5 Liters of deionized water 2 Select the OK button A dialog box prompts Save program on disk 3 Select the YES button and the Save program on disk window is displayed Enter a name for the program and select the OK button The name cannot exceed 8 alpha numeric characters symbols and spaces cannot be used The REAGENT LAYOUT MAP screen is displayed Selecting the NO or CANCEL button displays the REAGENT LAYOUT MAP LOAD REAGENTS screen and the program is not saved Reagent Layout Map Screen The REAGENT LAYOUT MAP documents the rack positions of the reagents including the fill volume needed for completing the staining run The REAGENT LAYOUT MAP displays a maximum of 32 reagent vials per rack The abbreviations for reagents are displayed in their appropriate alpha numeric rack positions Reagent Layout Map 3 7 Liters of buffer 1 6 Liters of deionized water Lone Reagents a Reagent List Back to Grid Slide Map First Rack Print 3 0 0 IHC 5 29 00 10 23PM Mary Jones DAKO Corporation 3400 6445 03 Each reagent position is color coded to correspond to Dako reagent colors and the colors from the PROGRAMMING GRID Dako Autostainer User Guide 79 If more than 32 reagent vials are required by the run a SECOND RACK button becomes available at the bottom of the screen The buttons and their functions are REAGENT LIST dis
149. ting Reagent Lists 1 From the PROGRAMMING GRID select Edit lists on the menu bar The reagent list commands are displayed 2 Select the reagent category The corresponding EDIT REAGENT LIST screen is displayed with the cursor in the Reagent Name box 3 Display the specific reagent by selecting the scroll bar in the Reagent Name box or press the UP or DOWN key on the keyboard until the target reagent appears highlighted Press ENTER or click the left mouse button and reagent information is displayed Negative controls are listed at the end of the primary antibody list Use the list scroll bar or type NC and software moves the highlight to the negative controls Reagent Name 4 Edit fields by highlighting the information and typing over it When changing the reagent name the software saves the change as a new reagent NOTE No symbols should be used in the addition or editing of reagents 5 Select the OK button or press ENTER until a dialog box prompts Save changes on disk 6 Select YES to save the changes Select the NO button and the reagent is not edited The PROGRAMMING GRID is displayed NOTE Changes saved in a reagent category using Edit Reagents Lists will be reflected in the appropriate reagent list displayed during subsequent programming sessions Deleting Reagents from Reagent Lists 1 From the PROGRAMMING GRID select Edit lists on the menu bar The reagent list categories are displayed 2 Selec
150. tion Case Block ID Tissue or Doctor Name will not be associated displayed in the Programming Grid when the Slides function is used Dako Autostainer User Guide 39 Deleting a Slide When using the Slides option to program a staining run a slide can be deleted if there is at least one entirely blank unprogrammed row 1 Select the Slides menu item 2 Adjust the number of slides and click OK NOTE If all rows have a programmed tile the slide must be deleted from the PROGRAMMING GRID see Deleting a Specific Slide later in this section The Slide Information Button The SLIDE INFO button enables the entry of specific information for every slide to be stained Slide identification information is entered on the SLIDE INFORMATION screen The data entry fields may include Slide ID Case Doctor Block ID Tissues and Slides The specific combination of information fields is determined by an authorized user during initialization See Initializing the Dako Autostainer Section 7 A summary line indicates the number of slide identifications cases and slides entered for the current staining run This status line is updated as new slide information is added providing a useful point of reference during programming NOTE Slide ID Doctor Block ID and Tissue fields were selected through the OPTIONS button on the INITIALIZE screen during software initialization Case and slides case fields are required and are always present
151. tion 6 NEW is used to program a new run while the current run is being processed PROGRAM Selecting this button displays the Programming Grid This button disappears once the staining run is complete REVIEW is used to return to the Programming Grid to review the run in progress No changes PROGRAM can be made at this screen This button disappears once the staining run is complete At the end of a staining run an audible tone sounds every few seconds and the RUN LOG screen displays the message End Program Run 1 Select the PRINT IHC button to print the Immunohistochemical Report Dako Autostainer User Guide 91 NOTE Ifthe Print IHC button is not pressed then a Run Log Report will not be printed To print out an IHC report at a later time see Programming Slides section 10 2 Select the OK button The robotic arm moves to the home position left side of the instrument and the waste pump activates to drain the waste reservoir A dialog box asks if the Run Log should be saved For instructions on how to save and print a run log see Saving and Printing a Run Log below Select YES to save the Run Log Select NO to return to the MAIN MENU screen 3 Position the slide rack for unloading slides by picking up the slide rack tilting it at a 30 angle away from you and mounting the posts on the rack handles into the slots in the sink frame 4 Unload slides by placing your thumb and forefinger on each slide of the slide aw
152. ton becomes unavailable and the software does not allow additional programming until the instrument has gone through a cleaning cycle PROGRAM is used during routine operation of the Autostainer and allows access to the PROGRAMMING GRID INITIALIZE displays the INITIALIZE screen used to establish and update default information for institution staff the number of slides per routine cleaning cycle the default reagent volume and drop zone for reagent dispense This button is only displayed for high security level users CHANGE displays the CHANGE PASSWORD screen used to edit the signed on user s PASSWORD password This button replaces the Initialize button for users with middle and low security access CLEAN allows you to initiate a cleaning run It gives a status report on the number of slides since the last cleaning cycle and the total number of runs and generates a Cleaning Log REAGENT allows users to monitor the total volume of each reagent that has been used on TRACKING the Autostainer PRIME PUMP water without initiating an actual run mee MENU screen SIGNOFF exits the Autostainer program 24 Dako Autostainer User Guide section 7 Initializing the Dako Autostainer The INITIALIZE screen is used to establish and update default information for the system This includes the institution information Autostainer serial number user names the doctors requesting IHC tests a library of tissues that may be used during sta
153. ts by positioning the mouse pointer over a reagent and clicking the left mouse button To select more than one reagent repeat this step To de select a selected reagent position the mouse pointer over the highlighted reagent and click with the left mouse button The reagent will become un highlighted or de selected Once all desired reagents are highlighted select the OK button Printing reagent labels not in a program 1 From the PROGRAMMING GRID select the PRINT button The WHICH REPORT screen appears 2 Select REAGENT LABELS button The PRINT REAGENT LABELS screen appears 3 Select the OTHER REAGENTS button Another PRINT REAGENT LABELS screen appears displaying all reagents available from the reagent list 4 Toprint all reagent labels select the PRINT ALL button To print only selected reagents select desired reagents by positioning the mouse pointer over a reagent and clicking the left mouse button To select more than one reagent repeat this step To de select a selected reagent position the mouse pointer over the highlighted reagent and click with the left mouse button The reagent will become un highlighted or de selected 5 Once all desired reagents are highlighted select the OK button Dako Autostainer User Guide 75 Compatibility Check A compatibility check has been built into the Dako Autostainer software to minimize programming errors resulting from assigning incompatible reagents such as alka
154. ude File New Open Save Saves 1 0391099 2 010999a SO10799a 40105996 5010599 New displays a blank grid to program a new staining run displays the Load Program From Disk window with a list of all saved staining runs available to be opened Save saves the current staining run program program remains under its saved name E Reagentiistorany Aun ogee Reagent List or any Run Log NOTE The list at the bottom of the file menu displays the last five programs accessed in the computer This list is constantly updated 20 Dako Autostainer User Guide Edit Lists Menu The Edit Lists menu can be accessed by moving the mouse pointer to Edit lists on the menu bar and pressing the left mouse button For instruction on the features of the Edit List menu item see Reagent Management section 10 The Edit Lists menu commands include Edit lists End Enz Block Protein Block Primary Antibody Fretreatment Secondary Reagent Tertiary Reagent Labelled Polymer Substrate Aueiliary End Enz displays the Edit Reagent List screen for endogenous enzyme block Block allowing programming and editing of endogenous enzyme block reagents programming and editing of protein block reagents Primary displays the Edit Reagent List screen for primary antibodies allowing Antibody programming and editing of primary antibody reagents The PRETREATMENT list is also accessible from this screen allowin
155. unction limited Protocol Template functionality and limited Auto Program functionality OK Cancel Help 4 Type ina password for the new user in the Enter box and press ENTER The cursor moves to the Reenter box NOTE Passwords are not case sensitive capital and lower case letters may be interchanged Dako Autostainer User Guide 27 28 5 Type in the same password again and press ENTER The High security level option becomes highlighted If a different password is entered the window TRY AGAIN Password must be identical appears 6 Using the mouse select the desired security level A mark appears in the raised diamond Selecting the High Level option allows full access to the software features Select OK and the INITIALIZE screen appears NOTE Each security level is displayed at the bottom of each screen with asterisks in parenthesis See below for details The security levels are defined as follows High Level Users have full access to all features of the software Middle Level Users do not have access to the INITIALIZE button in the MAIN MENU SCREEN This button is replaced with a CHANGE PASSWORD button Middle level users cannot set or change the parameters for Institution info default slide settings slide reagent labels Main Grid and IHC printing formats cleaning schedule entering in new users and doctors or adding new tissues Low Level Users do not have access to the
156. utostainer Wash Buffer does not contain any preservatives It is recommended that the wash buffer carboy is washed according to good laboratory practices each time before it is filled with fresh buffer Also it is recommended that the end piece of the in line buffer tubing is wiped clean periodically to avoid clogging Tris Buffered Saline The following is a procedure for the formulation of 50mM Tris 150mM NaCl buffered saline pH 7 6 with 0 05 Tween 20 from common laboratory chemicals Intended Use Dako recommends a Tris buffered saline solution TBS pH 7 6 containing 0 05 Tween 20 as wash buffer for IHC procedures performed on the Autostainer Materials Required Clean carboy flask or beaker graduated to 1L Deionized water Magnetic stir plate with stir bar a a E Common laboratory chemicals Manufacturer and Product No Sigma T 1503 Trizma HCI Sigma T 3253 Sigma S 9625 Dako S1966 Hydrochloric Acid 12N EM HX0603 3 Reagent Preparation One Liter of 10x Tris Buffered Saline containing 0 5 Tween 20 1 Add approximately 500 mL of deionized water to a 1L 1000 mL carboy flask or beaker 2 Add 13 9 g of Trizma base 60 6 g of Trizma HCI and 87 66 g of NaCl and dissolve using a magnetic stir plate 3 After all granules are dissolved adjust the solution to pH 7 6 with 12 N HCI Allow the solution to continue to mix on the stir plate Add the 12N HCI dropwise observing the pH constantly 4 Once pH 7
157. wn and an alarm sounds More Reagent Viel Al needs 5 1mi of 3 H202 HAP 3 0 00 IHC 7 31 00 Mary Jones DAKO Corporation DC3400 657 02 2 Ifthe user notices the MORE REAGENT alarm and clicks the OK button the ADD REAGENT dialog box is displayed This box contains a message notifying the user how much reagent needs to be added The specified reagent volume is added and the user clicks the OK button 4 The probe returns to the reagent vial and picks up the reagent The Run Log records the pause to add reagent Slides Skipped Reagent vials are loaded on the Autostainer and a run has been started 1 The reagent probe senses insufficient or a missing reagent The MORE REAGENT window is displayed on the screen The screen states the reagent vial position amount needed and reagent that is missing 2 A60 second count begins to count down and an alarm sounds If the user does not notice the MORE REAGENT alarm after 60 seconds the RUN LOG screen appears and the pause in the run is recorded 4 The Autostainer tries again to pump reagent into the probe If no reagent is found this reagent is skipped and the Autostainer continues with the next reagent The Run Log records no reagent was found and reports the skipped slides 5 When the run is completed the user is prompted with a list of slide s that have been skipped This list can be printed by selecting PRINT Dako Autostainer User Guide 81 Partial Reag
158. y antibody can be added to the reagent list with a specific pretreatment reagent This will facilitate automatic selection of the pretreatment whenever a primary antibody is selected at the PROGRAMMING GRID 1 From the PROGRAMMING GRID select Edit lists from the menu bar The reagent lists categories are displayed 2 Select the Primary Antibody category The Primary Antibody EDIT REAGENT LIST screen is displayed with the cursor in the text box in the Antibody section Edit Reagent List Antibody yaaa Short name 10 7 tc te Exp Date Pretreatment Short name 10 _ Manual Step OK Cancel Delete Help 3 0 00 IHC 7 31 00 9 56AM af DAKO CORPORA DC3400 6555 03 NOTE All symbol characters such as and etc are incompatible with the Autostainer software Do not use any symbol characters The use of symbol characters may interrupt the Autostainer during operation 3 Type the full name of the antibody you want to add to the current list and press TAB or ENTER The software allows the entry of 32 alpha numeric characters for primary antibodies No symbols can be used in the reagent long name Once the box is filled an audible signal alerts that no additional characters can be entered The cursor moves to the Short Name box NOTE The Dako programmed list of primary antibodies includes matched negative controls for all primary antibodies listed The name of a negative control is that of it

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