Hologic thinprep 2000 - LOADING THE THINPREP PAP TEST FILTER

5A5B
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROCESSING COBAS AMPLICOR™ CT/NG
SAMPLES
5B.8 ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual
LOADING THE THINPREP PAP TEST FILTER
1. Remove a new ThinPrep Pap test filter from the storage tray by grasping the sides of the cylinder
Caution: Never touch the filter membrane of the ThinPrep Pap test filter.
The technique for mating the ThinPrep Pap test filter and filter cap is described below. The configu-
ration of the two parts is called a filter assembly. See Figure 5B-5.
Note: Handle the filter cap gently. Do not hit it against hard surfaces.
2. Using the filter cap on the BloodBloc Super Absorbent Wipe prepared in Section E, hold the Thin-
Prep Pap test filter in one hand and insert the ThinPrep Pap test filter onto the filter cap. Using a
slight twisting motion will prevent unwanted O-ring roll. The filter seal O-rings should be
slightly greased. Refer to Chapter 7, “Maintenance”.
3. Ensure there is no visible gap between the ThinPrep Pap test filter and the filter cap as shown in
Figure 5B-5.
The ThinPrep Pap test filter must seat against the filter cap lip.
Figure 5B-5 Correct Filter Cap-to-Filter Assembly
4. Insert the filter assembly into the instrument.
Hold the filter assembly by the ThinPrep Pap test filter cylinder and place the angled edges of the
filter cap against the two front bobbins as shown in Figure 5B-6.
SECTION
G
Correct Incorrect
No gap
Gap