CELL-DYN 3000 System Operator’s Manual 6-29
9140240E — May 1995
Chapter 6 Calibration
CELL-DYN 3000
PRE-CALIBRATION PROCEDURES CHECK LIST
Instrument:__________________________________
Date:_____________________________________________
Operator:____________________________________
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1._______ Perform all required maintenance.
2._______ Verify that all the reagent containers are at least 1/3 full and that the waste container is
less than 1/2 full.
3._______ Verify that the reagents have not reached the expiration date.
Diluent: Lot #____________Exp. Date _______
HGB Lyse: Lot #____________ Exp. Date _______
Sheath Reagent: Lot #____________ Exp. Date _______
4._______ If applicable, verify that the calibrator has not reached the expiration date.
Lot #____________ Exp. Date _______
5._______ After the maintenance has been completed, verify that the Background Counts are
within the acceptable limits. Record the background counts below or attach a printout
to this document.
WBC
<0.5 ________
RBC
<0.05 ________
HGB
<0.2 ________
PLT
<10.0 ________
6._______ Verify that the RBC Count Time is at the baseline value. Record the count time below.
RBC Count Time __________
7._______ From the DIAGNOSTICS MENU, obtain a printout of the VOLTAGE READINGS Screen.
8._______ Prime the instrument with five normal whole blood samples.