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Instrument Operation
To run your instrument properly, it is important that you read
and adhere to the instructions in this section. For information
on calibration, see Chapter 4 — Calibration.
Hazardous material cautions
• WARNING: Handle all biohazardous materials according to
established good laboratory practices. Follow your institution’s
exposure control plan. Persons handling human blood and body
fluid samples must be trained in blood-borne hazards and
observe universal precautions. Universal precautions is an
approach to infection control, where all human blood and body
fluids are treated as if known to be infectious. Use personal
protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, etc., to prevent
exposure. Store biohazardous materials in regulated waste con-
tainers. Dispose of these materials in a safe and acceptable
manner that complies with all country, state, and local require-
ments.
• If a biohazardous material is spilled on or inside the equipment,
decontaminate the equipment using a 1% bleach solution, or as
outlined by your laboratory’s policies and procedures.
• To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in
an explosive atmosphere.
Principle of operation
The A
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from as many as 20 sample tubes. Automated sample pipetting
from sample tubes saves labor and guarantees pipetting consis-
tency. Barcodes are automatically read during unattended opera-
tion to ensure that the values measured by the A
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