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STARTUP / SHUTDOWN
2.1 STARTUP PROCEDURE
A Objectives
When you have completed this topic you will be able to:
B Explain the difference between a Startup procedure and a Startup cycle.
B Start up the instrument following the recommended Startup procedure.
B Recognize out-of-limit Startup results.
B Access the Startup Log.
B Add a comment to the Startup Log.
B Explain how to handle an unacceptable background result.
B References
1. In the Online Help System or the Instructions for Use manual, refer to
r Heading 6.1 WASTE CONTAINER LEVEL CHECK
r Heading 6.2 PRINTER CHECK
r Heading 6.3 STARTUP
2. In Chapter 9, SUMMARY AND QUICK REFERENCE MASTERS, of this Training Guide,
locate and make a copy of the
STARTUP SUMMARY.
C Special Instructions
1. The instrument must be powered up.
2. Have the Main Menu screen displayed.
D Topic Notes and Tasks
1. The Startup procedure prepares the instrument for analyzing patient samples.
a. The Startup procedure includes the Startup cycle, but also includes checking the
waste level, ensuring the Printer is ready to print, and running controls.
b. The Startup cycle is one of four automated cycles that draw and dispense reagent to
prime, rinse, or clean the system: Startup, Mini-Clean, Auto-Clean, and Shutdown.
2. The Startup cycle is a sequence of Analyzer cycles that:
a. Primes the Diluent, Hgb Lyse, WBC Lyse, and Fix reagents’ lines and pumps.
b. Replaces the Rinse reagent left in the Analyzer after the Shutdown routine with
Diluent reagent.
c. Includes a software routine that:
1) Displays a progress indicator in the Status bar at the bottom of the screen to
show how close the Startup cycle is to completion.
2) Does a background count at the end of the Startup cycles.
a) A background count is an analysis of the reagents without a blood sample.
b) If the Startup cycle fails, the system automatically does up to two more
cycles.
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