SYSMEX SF-3000 User Manual

SAMPLE PROCESSING, Capillary Mode Procedures
Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995 2-23
4.2 Capillary Mode
Capillary mode operation can be performed when the system is in the READY mode.
Operation in this mode requires the operator to manually dilute, mix, uncap, and
introduce the diluted specimen to the analyzer.
Analysis of the sample is performed in the following steps:
1. Collect and prepare sample
2. Select capillary mode
3. Input sample ID number
4. Prepare 1:5 dilution of sample
5. Analyze sample
6. Display analysis results
7. Output analysis results
8. Perform post-analysis procedures
1 . Collect and Prepare Sample
Using CELLPACK dispensed ahead of time, dilute the sample to a 1:5 ratio.
CAUTION: With blood samples taken from the earlobe or fingertip, generally as
the blood count increases, reproducibility decreases. If possible,
analyze the diluted sample twice, and compare the results. When a
heparin-coated capillary tube or something similar is used,
depending on the anticoagulant, hemolysis or platelet agglutination
occurs; this can alter the analysis results. Use K
2
EDTA, K
3
EDTA,
or Na
2
EDTA as the anticoagulant.
The height of the blood sample tube should be 75 mm or shorter. Sample volumes are
shown below.
Required sample volume: 40 µL or more
Diluted sample volume aspirated: Approx. 170 µL

SYSMEX SF-3000 Specifications

General

Brand	SYSMEX
Model	SF-3000
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English