Chapter 6: Running Samples with BD FACSCanto Clinical Software 95
7 If no carousel is found, click to load tubes manually.
8 (Manual) When prompted, install the tube containing the first worklist
sample.
• Push the aspirator arm to the left.
• Place the tube on the SIT, ensure the tube is straight, and firmly push
up until the tube comes to a complete stop and is fully seated.
• Center the aspirator arm under the tube. There are three sensor pins on
the aspirator arm. The bottom of the tube should sit within the center
of the pins.
9 Click .
Always wear gloves when manually loading samples. A fluid flush of the
exterior of the sample injection tube (SIT) occurs between samples that
might contain biohazardous waste.