SAMPLE PROCESSING, Manual Mode Procedures
2-20 Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995
CAUTION: Do not use zero as the sample ID number. If the ID number is set to
zero, the analysis results will neither be stored nor output. If the
sample I
D number is set to zero, continuous short beeps will sound
during sample aspiration to alert the operator.
NOTE: • The sample ID can include numbers (0-9) and hyphens up to a
maximum of 13 characters.
• Hyphens cannot be placed at the beginning or end of the sample ID
number, nor can two hyphens be placed consecutively.
• A number will not be carried beyond a hyphen. For example, the
number following 2-999 will be 2-000; 1-99-000 will follow 1-99-999.
• The number following 9999999999999 will be 1.
4 . Analyze Sample
(1) Mix the whole blood sample thoroughly by inverting the tube.
(2) Remove the cap carefully so as not to splatter blood.
(3) Set the sample tube into the manual
aspiration pipette as shown in the
figure; then press the Start Switch. Do
not remove the sample tube while the
READY LED is blinking; sample is
being aspirated.
(4) After the READY LED turns off (and
beep sounds three times), remove the
sample tube.
START Switch
READY LED
Figure 2-12: Introduce Sample
CAUTION: • You must remove the sample tube within 5 seconds after the
READY LED turns off, because the manual rinse cup moves down.
• To remove the sample, pull straight down to prevent bending the
manual aspiration pipette.
• The manual aspiration pipette is automatically rinsed, and does not
need to be wiped manually.