PN 177196BB
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
ANALYZER
i) After all the specimens in the cassette are analyzed, the Autoloader module
moves the cassette to the right end of the track and then pushes the
cassette onto the CASSETTE OUTPUT TRAY.
j) The Operator removes the cassette and unloads the specimen tubes.
6) For demonstration purposes, run a cassette with several specimen tubes.
a) Obtain blood specimens from the laboratory or use clean empty tubes.
b) Load a cassette by inserting the tubes, bottom first, into the cassette, then
pushing the tube top into the holder until the tube “snaps” into place.
7) Close the left and right front doors. These doors have interlocks that inhibit
operation while they are open.
Note: Service trainers have the option of logging in as themselves and leaving
these doors open during the demonstration. If you do this however, be sure the
trainee is aware of both the mechanical and biological hazards.
8) Initiate the Autoloader cycle:
a) Place the loaded cassette in the cassette input tray, noting that the back of
the cassette faces the front of the Analyzer.
b) At the Workstation, click
. The cassette loading pushers move the
cassette to the front of the track and the cassette is pulled onto the track.
c) The red LED starts flashing and continues to do so until the cassette is
completed and unloaded onto the cassette output tray.
9) This information about the Autoloader mode is covered under
Heading 2.4
CASSETTE TRANSFER CYCLE
, and Heading 5.7 WORKING WITH THE CASSETTES, in the
Online Help System or the Instructions for Use manual.
10) Give the trainee a copy of the
CASSETTES QUICK REFERENCE page and remind
them that detailed information is available in the Hematology Tube List. Refer
to the Hematology Tube List available on the BCI website at
www.beckmancoulter.com.
4. This instrument is referred to as a single point of aspiration system because all samples -
whether analyzed in the Manual mode (open-vial or closed-vial) or in the Autoloader
mode, are aspirated into the system at the same location with the same hardware.
5. The Analyzer can analyze a blood sample for 10 CBC parameters, 10 diff parameters, and
an additional six RUO (research use only) parameters.
a. Two test panels are available: CBC and CBC/DIFF.
1) CBC consists of WBC, RBC, Hgb, Hct, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Plt, and MPV.
2) CBC/DIFF consists of WBC, RBC, Hgb, Hct, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Plt,
MPV, NE%, NE#, LY%, LY#, MO%, MO#, EO%, EO#, BA%, and BA#.
3) For the complete list, refer to
Heading 1.4 PARAMETERS, in the Online Help
System or the Instructions for Use manual.
b. The Operator can set either test panel, CBC or CBC/DIFF, as default.
1) The default test panel is used unless the Operator selects otherwise.
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