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HEMOGLOBIN TESTING SYSTEM USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Intended Use .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Principles of the Procedure ............................................................................................................................ 4
The Consult
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Hemoglobin Testing System ..................................................................................................... 5
Consult
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Hemoglobin Analyzer .............................................................................................................. 5
Consult
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Hemoglobin Cuvettes ..............................................................................................................6
Control Material ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Important Safety Instructions and Notes on Radio Interference ................................................................7-8
Installation and Operation ..............................................................................................................................9
Charging ................................................................................................................................................10
Configuration of Analyzer ...................................................................................................................... 11
Data Transfer ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Cleaning and Disinfection .....................................................................................................................12
Quality Control ......................................................................................................................................13
Disposal ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Service and Maintenance ......................................................................................................................14
Specimen Collection and Preparation for Analysis ......................................................................................15
Capillary .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Venous ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Control Sampling ....................................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................................................................19
Expected Values ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Performance Characteristics ....................................................................................................................... 20
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 21
Limitations .................................................................................................................................................... 22
References .................................................................................................................................................... 23
Consumables ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Spare Parts and Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 24
Symbols Used ............................................................................................................................................... 24