Operating Your Analyzer
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refrigerated samples at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before
running them.
z Mix any sample that has been prepared for a while before running it.
6.6.2 Prediluted Samples
Collect and handle the prediluted sample as follows:
1. Press [MENU] and SELECT ”Count” to enter the ”Count” screen;
2. Press [MODE] to select prediluted analysis mode (any mode preceded by Prediluted);
3. Press [DILUENT] and a message box will pop up to instruct you how to dispense the
diluent into the sample tube, as Figure 6-1 shows;
Figure 6-1 A message box showing you how to dispense diluent
4. Present a clean sample tube to the sample probe and make sure the tube is tilted
towards the probe, as Figure 6-2 shows, to avoid spills and bubbles. Press the aspirate
key to dispense 0.7mL of diluent (the dispensing volume is controlled by the analyzer)
into the tube;
Figure 6-2 How to dispense diluent
5. When the dispensing is finished, press [ENTER] to close the message box;
6. Add 20µL of capillary blood to the diluent and shake the tube to mix the sample.
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