Hologic thinprep 2000 - RUN A BLANK SAMPLE

THINPREP 2000 INSTALLATION
ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual 2.11
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RUN A BLANK SAMPLE
When operating the ThinPrep 2000 processor for the first time, it is important to run a sequence
using a blank PreservCyt Solution vial (no cells) to ensure that the system is fully functional. Read
Chapter 5A, “Operating Instructions”, of this manual before proceeding with the procedure below.
1. Load a PreservCyt Solution vial (no cells) into the processor.
2. Attach a ThinPrep Pap test filter to the filter cap and load this assembly into the processor.
3. Load a ThinPrep slide into the processor.
4. Load an empty fixative vial into the processor.
5. Close the door.
6. Press key 4 to start the GYN sequence.
7. The instrument will now process the blank PreservCyt Solution vial.
8. Upon successful completion of the sequence, the slide will be in the fixative vial and the display
will read:
If any other message is displayed, record the message and refer to Chapter 6, “Instrument
Troubleshooting”, of this manual.
9. Press the ENTER key and following message appears:
10. Open the door.
11. Remove the filter cap and ThinPrep Pap test filter.
12. Remove the fixative vial containing the slide.
13. Remove the PreservCyt Solution vial.
SECTION
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COMPLETE: NOTE
Sample is dilute
Please press ENTER
COMPLETE
Remove Filter
Remove Fix Bath