CHAPTER 6 Operation
Sysmex XE-5000 Instructions for Use 6-33
Revised August 2008 EU
6.24 Body fluid analysis
Summary of body fluid analysis
The body fluid analysis mode of the XE-5000 uses the 4DIFF
scattergram and the RBC distribution obtained from a
specialized analysis sequence to calculate and display the
WBC counts, mononuclear cell (MN)/ polymorphonuclear cell
(PMN) counts and percentages, and RBC (RBC-BF) counts
found in the body fluid.
Specimen type
Serous fluids, synovial fluids, cerebrospinal fluids (CSF) with
EDTA, as needed.
Analysis parameters
WBC-BF, RBC-BF, MN#, MN%, PMN#, PMN%
Sample analysis under body fluid analysis mode
To perform body fluid analysis, the body fluid analysis mode
needs to be selected. The method for selecting body fluid
analysis mode and performing the analysis is explained
below.
1. Make sure that the instrument is in READY status.
The READY LED should be lit.
2. Press the MANUAL key on the Main Unit panel keypad.
The Manual Sample No. Setting screen will appear on the
LCD.
Information
Since fibrin may be precipitated when measuring body
fluid, add EDTA anticoagulant in the measurement as
necessary.
Risk of infection
When analyzing samples, be sure to wear gloves.
After completion of the analysis, be sure to wash your
hands with disinfectant.
If your hands or body are contaminated by blood, etc.,
you might be infected by pathogen, etc.
Information
Samples should be measured immediately after being
drawn.
READY LED
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