SAMPLE ANALYSIS
Sysmex KX-21 Operator’s Manual -- Revised October 1998 2-3
2. START-UP PROCEDURE
2.1 Inspection before Turning ON the Power
1. Inspection of reagents
Check to see that the reagents needed for the number of the samples to be processed
for the day are available. If the number available is such as might become short during
the day, make ready the reagents for use in replenishment. When reagents run out
during analysis, the instrument will automatically come to a stop. Replenish the
reagent that gave an error. Until replenishment is completed, analysis cannot be
resumed. The number of samples that can be analyzed with one pack of reagent is
listed below:
• Number of the samples that can be analyzed with one pack of reagent
CELLPACK: Approx. 600 samples/20 L (cubitainer)
STROMATOLYSER-WH: Approx. 470 samples/500 mL (bottle)
(The above values are the result of continuous analyses performed in one day in the
whole blood mode. Depending on the use conditions of the instrument, the result
may differ.)
• Replenishing reagent
• Make ready a new reagent and make sure that it has not passed its expiration
date. (For detail, refer to Chapter 4, Section 8: SUPPLIES REPLACEMENT.)
• Use a reagent that has been left at room temperature (15 - 30°C) for
more than 24 hours.
• If CELLPACK that has just arrived is used, "Background Error" may
occur.
• After replenishing a reagent, make sure that its background count is low
before starting sample analysis.
• As to a reagent that may have frozen, handle it in accordance with the
precautions stated on the Package Insert. Otherwise, there is a
possibility that proper analysis cannot be performed.
• When replacing the reagent container, take care not to have dust
adhere to the cubitainer spout kit.
• After unpacking, take care to prevent entry of dust, dirt, bacteria, etc.
which could impair proper analysis.
CELLPACK 20 L
STROMATOLYSER-WH 500 mL
60 days
90 days
Table 2-2-1: Expiration After Opening the Seal
CAUTION
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