CELL-DYN 3000 System Operator’s Manual 1-23
9140240E — May 1995
Chapter 1 System Description
CELL-DYN Reagents
Diluent (L/N 99231-01)
CELL-DYN Diluent is formulated to:
• Dilute the RBCs, PLTs and Hemoglobin
• Maintain the stable diluted cell volume of each red cell and platelet
during the count and sizing portion of the measurement cycle
• Provide acceptable background counts
Hemoglobin Lyse (L/N 99411-01)
CELL-DYN Hemoglobin Lyse is formulated to:
• Rapidly lyse the Red Blood Cells
• Convert hemoglobin to a modified hemiglobincyanide complex
that is measurable at 540 nm. (The quaternary ammonium lysate
participates as a chromogen.)
Sheath (L/N 99311-01)
CELL-DYN Sheath is formulated to:
• Dilute the WBCs
• Osmotically lyse the red cells
• Maintain the light scattering properties of the WBCs
• Serve as a sheath fluid for the hydrodynamic focusing process
• Provide sufficient wetting action to prevent accumulation of air
bubbles in the WBC flow system
• Provide acceptable WBC background count
The following consumables are available:
Shear Valve Lubricant (L/N 99630-01)
CELL-DYN Shear Valve Lubricant is formulated to effectively lubricate
the inner surfaces of the shear valve, which ensures smooth rotation and
consistent valve alignment.
Enzymatic Cleaner (L/N 99644-01)
CELL-DYN Enzymatic Cleaner is formulated to effectively remove
protein build-up within the instrument.