4. Sample measurements ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual
Introducing a blood sample
Syringe samples
To analyze a blood or other fluid sample without the use of the FLEXQ sampler
tray, do the following.
Step Action
1.
Check that the analyzer is in the Ready mode and scan the sample
barcode.
Accept or cancel the displayed patient data (selected in Sample Pre-
registration setup program – see chapter 3 in this manual).
If no sample pre-registration was selected, proceed to step 2 below.
2.
Lift the syringe inlet flap. The following screen appears:
If sample pre-registration was selected (see Analysis Setup in chapter
3), press Accept to accept displayed patient data or Cancel to cancel
the patient data.
3.
CAUTION - Risk of incorrect result
Always remove air bubbles from a
sample before introducing it into the
analyzer. Air bubbles may result in
erroneous pO
2
values.
Place the syringe tip firmly in the inlet as
shown.
SafePICO sampler: Do not remove the
safeTIPCAP.
4.
Select the desired mode by pressing the appropriate button.
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