Heska Element DC5X - QC Card System; Samplercover; 1.13 DRI-CHEM AUTO TIPS, Sample Tubes and DRI-CHEM MIXING CUPS

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• Do not touch either the center part of the surface or back of a colorimetric test slide.
• Do not touch the thread bridge part of an electrolyte slide.
• Do not scratch the identification information on the back of a slide.
• Do not reuse a slide.
NOTE: Slide packages and containers for liquids such as reference fluid may change without notice.
1.11 QC Card System
1. A QC card is packed together with CM (Colorimetric) slides in the same box. Before using a new lot of CM slides, read the
QC card using the card reader.
The analyzer can record up to 5 lots per test, so you can mix and use slides of different lots. Store the read QC card in the box
it came in until the accompanying lot of slides has been used up.
NOTE: When QC information exceeds 5 lots, the oldest QC information is deleted. Slides without QC information cannot be
measured.
2. A QC card contains the slide test name and the correction coefficient corresponding to the manufacturing number (lot).
Always use slides from the same box.
1.12 Sampler Cover
WARNING
During sample processing, ensure the sampler cover is closed to prevent injuries and biohazards. When the display reads
[Ready to test], the sampler cover can be opened.
1.13 DRI-CHEM AUTO TIPS, Sample Tubes and DRI-CHEM MIXING CUPS
NOTE: In this manual, DRI-CHEM Auto Tips may be shortened to “tip”, Sample Tube to “tube”, and DRI-CHEM Mixing Cups to
“mixing cup”.
The Element DC5X Analyzer performs sample application automatically. However, it is necessary to load the tips, samples,
tubes and mixing cups designed for use with the Element DC5X Analyzer. The sample tubes include the following types:
• HEPARIN TUBE 1.5 mL (green cap)
• HEPARIN TUBE 0.5 mL (green cap)
• PLAIN TUBE 1.5 mL (red cap)
• PLAIN TUBE 0.5 mL (red cap)
IMPORTANT
Always use new tips, sample tubes and mixing cups for each sample. Do not reuse old ones.
IMPORTANT:
When the power is shut off during test processing, such as by a power outage, replenish tips and replace mixing cups. The
analyzer may lose the information of the usage positions of the consumables and use used mixing cups.