HA-8180V 2-19
2 Label the sample tubes with barcode labels (when using the internal barcode reader).
Go to step 3 if not using the internal barcode reader.
a Label the sample tube with a barcode label.
• Attach the barcode label 20 mm or more above the bottom end of
the sample tube, as shown on the right.
• Label sample tubes also when using the whole blood pair rack or
hemolysis pair rack.
3 Set the samples in the sample racks.
When preparing sample tubes with sample:
Use the normal rack (with no label) or start rack (START) for non-anemia samples, and the anemia rack (ANEMIA)
for anemia samples.
a Set the adapter in the sample rack if needed.
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Min. 20 mm away
from the bottom
Make sure that the entire barcode label adheres tightly to
the sample tube. Do not attach one barcode label on top of
another. If the barcode label comes off, reattach it. The label
may cause a jam inside the instrument while the sample is
stirred, preventing proper stirring.
Barcode labels cannot be attached to sample cups.
Sample tube Required adapter
12.3 mm diameter Spinning unit adapter (transparent)
15 mm diameter None
For sample tubes of a 12.3 mm diameter, set the spinning unit adapter.
For sample tubes of a 15 mm diameter, remove the spinning unit adapter. Sample tubes of this size cannot
fit in the rack due to the adapter.
2.5 Normal Measurement