OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROCESSING COBAS AMPLICOR™ CT/NG
SAMPLES
ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual
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UNLOADING THE THINPREP MICROSCOPE SLIDE
1. Remove the fixative vial containing the prepared slide from its holder. It is necessary to remove
the fixative vial from the holder after each slide is processed.
Caution:
The fixative vial must be removed. Evaporating alcohol could create a fire hazard.
2. Remove the prepared slide from the fixative vial and deposit the slide into a staining rack in a
bath containing standard laboratory fixative. Refer to Chapter 8, “Fixation, Staining, and Covers-
lipping”
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for more information about the slide fixation and staining.
3. Return the fixative vial to its holder.