Siemens Rapidlab 1200 - Automaticqc Module; Automaticqc Cartridge

1-4 Rapidlab 1200 Operator’s Guide: System Overview and Intended Use
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AutomaticQC Module
The optional AutomaticQC module allows the system to automatically analyze QC
materials. The system performs analysis of the AutomaticQC levels at pre-programmed
intervals. For information about programming the intervals, refer to
Setting up
AutomaticQC Schedule‚ page 8-5.
Figure 1-3 Rapidlab 1200 System with AutomaticQC Module
The AutomaticQC module consists of the following components:
• AutomaticQC cartridge
• AutomaticQC interface
AutomaticQC Cartridge
The AutomaticQC cartridge has bags containing 3 levels of quality control material used
for verification of performance at several points in the clinical range of the Rapidlab
1200.
1 AutomaticQC cartridge
Level Volume Contents
175 mL
Buffered bicarbonate solution with Na
+
, K
+
, Ca
++
, Cl
-
, carbon
dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, dye, glucose, lactate, surfactant, and
preservative.
2115 mL
Buffered bicarbonate solution with Na
+
, K
+
, Ca
++
, Cl
-
, carbon
dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, dye, glucose, lactate, surfactant, and
preservative.
3155 mL
Buffered bicarbonate solution with Na
+
, K
+
, Ca
++
, Cl
-
, carbon
dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, dye, glucose, lactate, surfactant, and
preservative.