Operating Your Analyzer
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6.5.2 Prediluted Samples
1. Collect and handle the prediluted sample as follows;
2. Press [MENU] and SELECT ”Mode” to enter the ”Mode” screen;
3. SELECT “Predilute” from the “Sample Mode” pull-down list;
4. Press [MENU] and SELECT ”Count” to enter the ”Count” screen;
5. Press [DILUENT] and a message box will pop up to instruct you how to dispense the
diluent into the sample tube, as Figure 6-1shows;
Figure 6-1 A message box showing you how to dispense diluent
6. 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
7. When the dispensing is finished, press [ENTER] to close the message box;
8. Add 20µL of capillary blood to the diluent and shake the tube to mix the sample.
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