HA-8180V 2-33
1 Prepare the control.
a Dissolve controls as described in the package insert that comes with the controls.
b Dilute the control with DILUENT 80.
c Add the diluted control to a sample container.
• The volume of control as shown on the right is required for
measurement.
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.
For sample cups with control:
Attach barcode labels to empty sample tubes.
See step 2 in “2.5.1. Preparing Samples” on page 2-19.
For sample tubes with control:
Attach barcode labels to the sample tubes with control.
See step 2 in “2.5.1. Preparing Samples” on page 2-19.
3 Set the control in the hemolysis control rack.
a Set the sample containers in the ports of the hemolysis control rack.
• Up to 5 sample containers with control can be set in the hemolysis control rack.
• See “When preparing sample cups with sample:” b of step 3 in “2.5.1. Preparing Samples” on page 2-20.
For sample cups with control (when barcodes are NOT set):
Odd-numbered ports: Leave the ports empty.
Even-numbered ports: Sample cups with control
Between
10 and
20 mm
Sample cup
Min. 400 μL
Sample tube
Min. 1 mL
a12569014872a
Min. 20 mm away
from the bottom
Empty
Sample cup with control
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2.7 HbA1C Control Measurement