Preface
8
Samples
CAUTION:
Use serum samples that are completely separated from blood clots or
urine samples that are free from suspended matter. If fibrin exists in the
serum samples or suspended matter exists in the urine samples, the
probe may be blocked.
Medicines, anticoagulants or preservative in the samples may lead to
unreliable results.
Hemolysis, jaundice or chylomicron in the samples may lead to
unreliable test results, so sample blanks are recommended.
Store the samples properly. Improper storage may change the
compositions of the samples and lead to unreliable results.
Sample volatilization may lead to unreliable results. Do not leave the
sample open for a long period.
Not all the tests the reagents claim capable of analyzing can be
analyzed on the system. Consult the reagent suppliers for details.
Certain samples need to be processed before being analyzed by the
system. Consult the reagent suppliers for details.
The system has a specific requirement on the sample volume. Refer to
this manual for proper sample volume.
Load the sample to proper tube position on the sample disk before the
analysis begins; otherwise you will not obtain correct results.
Reagents, Calibrators and Controls
CAUTION:
Use proper reagents, calibrators and controls in the system.
Select appropriate reagents according to performance characteristics
of the system. Consult the reagent suppliers, Mindray or
Mindray-authorized distributor for details, if you are not sure about your
reagent choice.
Store and use the reagents, calibrators and controls strictly as
instructed by the suppliers. Otherwise, you may not obtain reliable
results or best performance of the system.
Perform calibration after changing the reagents. Otherwise, you may
not obtain reliable results.
Contamination caused by carryover among reagents may lead to
unreliable test results. Consult the reagent suppliers for details.