RADIOMETER ABL800 FLEX User Manual

ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual 4. Sample measurements
Introducing a pleura sample
Procedure
To analyze a pleura sample, do the following:
Step Action
1.
Open the syringe inlet flap and select the Pleura pH mode.
NOTICE: The Pleura pH measuring program has to be selected in the
Analysis Setup for syringe samples in order to obtain the button on the
screen.
2.
Place the syringe tip in the inlet.
NOTICE:
Radiometer recommends always to
use heparinized samplers for
pleural liquids to avoid introducing
clots in the analyzer.
Press Start.
3.
4.
When prompted by the analyzer status, remove the syringe and close the
inlet flap.
Enter the patient information on the Patient Identification screen.
5.
NOTICE: If pleura samples with identified bacterial infections are introduced into
the analyzer, it is recommended to run a Decontamination.
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RADIOMETER ABL800 FLEX Specifications

General

Brand	RADIOMETER
Model	ABL800 FLEX
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English