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Appendix C: System Fluids
Recommended Fill Volumes
You can analyze samples with the Rapidlab 1200 systems using the sample
collection devices listed in the following table. Always use the recommended
minimum fill volumes for the sample devices. This ensures that the systems can
aspirate sufficient sample for analysis.
Sample Device Sampling Mode Minimum Fill Volume
1-mL syringe All parameters (default)
Microsample
pH and pH, Glu, Lac
tHb
100 µL (1240 systems)
150 µL (1245, 1260 systems)
200 µL (1265 systems)
3-mL syringe All parameters (default)
Microsample
pH and pH, Glu, Lac
tHb
200 µL for all systems in all
modes
5-mL syringe All parameters (default)
Microsample
pH and pH, Glu, Lac
tHb
500 µL for all systems in all
modes
Capillary tube All parameters (default) 90 µL (1240 systems)
140 µL (1245 systems)
125 µL (1260 systems)
175 µL (1265 systems)
Microsample 55 µL (1240, 1245 systems)
95 µL (1260, 1265 systems)
pH and pH, Glu, Lac 35 µL (1240, 1245 systems)
95 µL (1260, 1265 systems)
tHb 100 µL (1245, 1265 systems)