Coulter Retic-C Cell Control - Beckman Coulter COULTER HmX Operator's Manual

COULTER Retic-C Cell Control

Retic-C cell control is a hematology reference control that monitors Beckman Coulter systems
with reticulocyte technology using VCS (volume, conductivity, and light scatter). Use Retic-C
cell controls, Levels I, II and III, with the COULTER ReticPrep Reagent kit.
IMPORTANT
1. Modifications to the pre-prep procedures or failure to follow these instructions may lead to misleading or
erroneous results. Perform the pre-prep procedures according to the instructions below.
2. Misleading results can occur if Retic-C cell control is not prepared properly. Follow the procedure on the
package insert to properly warm, mix and prepare Retic-C cell control for analysis.
CAUTION Running whole blood or control through the aspirator probe while in the Retic mode can damage
the system. Perform the pre-prep procedures according to the instructions below.
1. Make sure:
a. Dispenser is fitted securely to the
Reagent B bottle.
b. Reagent fills the clear tubing
without any bubbles.
2. For each control tested, label two test
tubes: "A" and "B."
PN 4237519CB
STARTUP AND CONTROLS
1A
2
CONTROL RUN
2-13