ThinPrep™ 5000 Processor with AutoLoader Operator’s Manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PROCESSING SLIDES
The sequence of events that occurs when a batch is initiated goes in this order:
AutoLoader Mode Small Batch Mode
Checks that the carousel is empty (Operator manually loads vials, filters and slides into the car-
ousel and loads the carousel into the processor)
Pick up the first vial, place it in the carousel and read the vial
ID
Pick a filter and put it in the carousel Check the vial and slide IDs
Checks for slides in cassettes
Start laser fume extractor. Pick a slide and etch it with ID from
the vial ID (and any other information)
Pick up a vial and filter
Put slide in carousel and confirm the slide ID can be read and
is correct
Place the vial into the disperser
Pick up slide, filter and vial and bring them to the dispersion
area
Pick up the slide
Once processing begins, the system fetches subsequent vials,
filters and slides
Disperse the vial contents Disperse the vial contents
Uncap the vial Uncap the vial
Place the slide on the cell transfer station (pneu-
matic suction holder)
Place the slide on the cell transfer station (pneumatic suction
holder)
Introduce filter to vial, wet filter and test sufficiency
of fluid level
Introduce filter to vial, wet filter and test sufficiency of fluid
level
Collect cells Collect cells
Evacuate liquid waste Evacuate liquid waste
Cell transfer from filter to slide Cell transfer from filter to slide
Deposit slide into fixative bath Deposit slide into fixative bath
Puncture and dispose of filter Puncture and dispose of filter
Recap the vial Recap the vial
Return the vial to the carousel Return the vial to the carousel
Return the vial to its original tray position
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