Hologic thinprep 2000 - Thinprep 2000 Processor Sequences and Modes

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual 5A.17
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Table 5A.1: ThinPrep 2000 Processor Sequences and Modes
To initiate a sample processing sequence, simply press the key corresponding to the desired
sequence. The sequence will begin immediately after the key is pressed. If an incorrect sequence is
selected, press the STOP key to abort the sequence. At the end of the sequence, the display will return
to the Main Menu.
Caution: Do not open the door during processing. Depending on where a sequence is inter-
rupted, cells may be lost or air-dried during recovery.
To view the diagnostic modes, push the down arrow key from the Main Menu and the options will
be displayed. To return to the idle mode and the sample processing sequences, push the STOP key. To
initiate the diagnostic modes, push the number of the desired option. The diagnostic modes return to
the previous screen automatically upon their completion or after the operator pushes the STOP key.
If the ThinPrep 2000 processor detects an error condition during any sequence, the sequence will
abort, the system will attempt to recover and a message will be displayed. Refer to Chapter 6,
“Instrument Troubleshooting”, for more information.
Key
Number
Description
1
SUPERFICIAL SAMPLES
Includes non-mucoid, superficial cell samples such as oral cavity samples,
nipple secretions, skin lesions (Tzanck test) and buccal samples.
2
FLUIDS, FNA AND FIRSTCYTE BREAST TEST SAMPLES
Includes non-mucoid body cavity fluids and fine needle aspirates.
3
MUCOID SAMPLES
Includes sputum samples, bronchial brush and wash samples, and gastro-
intestinal samples.
4
GYNECOLOGIC SAMPLES
Includes cell samples from the ectocervix and the endocervix. Use this
sequence for the ThinPrep Pap Test.
6
STATUS
7
MAINTENANCE
8
TEST