Hologic ThinPrep 5000 - Operating Instructions for ThinPrep 5000 Processor

ThinPrep™ 5000 Processor with AutoLoader Operator’s Manual 7.1
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter Seven
Operating Instructions
INTRODUCTION
Normal instrument operation consists of loading supplies, starting the batch and unloading the
prepared slides and processed sample vials when the batch is complete. A batch report is generated
at the completion of each batch. The report indicates the success or failure of processing each vial, as
well as any errors encountered. The report may be viewed on the user interface or a hard copy may
be printed out, or the report may be saved as a text file to a USB key.
MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Figure 7-1 Required Materials
SECTION
A
SECTION
B
ThinPrep microscope slides
and slide cassette
Sample in
PreservCyt
™
Solution vials
ThinPrep filters
ThinPrep
™
5000 processor
Carousel
Fixative
baths with
staining
racks