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VA Technical Reference Model v 24.7

Virtual Prep Station Software
Virtual Prep Station Software Technology

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Technologies must be operated and maintained in accordance with Federal and Department security and privacy policies and guidelines. More information on the proper use of the TRM can be found on the TRM Proper Use Tab/Section.

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Description: Virtual Prep Station software is used to link specimen information to VITEK 2 test cards and VITEK MS target slide spots. The linked accession ID, cassette information and VITEK MS target slide spots can then be transferred to VITEK 2 and VITEK MS systems. Virtual Prep Station software is included when a user purchases and installs VITEK MS and VITEK2 instruments.

This technology does not utilize a database.

Note that there is not a specific webpage for this product.
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements: Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information: This technology qualifies for a legally-defined Exception (Fundamental Alteration) as determined by the Section 508 Office and will not need a 508 assessment prior to being available in the TRM. For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Section508@va.gov.
Decision: View Decisions

Decision Source: TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process: One-VA TRM v21.4
Decision Date: 04/01/2021 at 15:28:25 UTC
Introduced By: TRM Request
Vendor Name: bioMerieux
- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (04/01/2021 at 15:28:25 UTC).