Running Samples - Abbott CELL-DYN 3000 Operator's Manual

Chapter 5

Running Samples

CELL-DYN® 3000 System Operator's Manual
9140240E — May 1995
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QC (Open or Closed Mode) Procedure
1. From the Data Station RUN
2. Move the cursor to the desired QC file and press [QC
SPECIMEN].
3. If necessary, press [CHANGE SAMPLER] to select the desired
mode.
4. Run the control.
NOTE: Refer to the
procedure for complete instructions for running samples.
5. Verify that the results are acceptable.
NOTE: Out of control results are displayed in color.
6. If the results are unacceptable, repeat the run. If the results are still
unacceptable, obtain a new bottle of the control, be sure that it is
warmed and mixed properly and again repeat the run. If the results
are still unacceptable, run the other levels of control material. If the
results on all levels are unacceptable, troubleshoot accordingly as
directed in the Troubleshooting
7. When the control results are acceptable, patient samples may be
analyzed.
Open Mode Analysis
The Open Sampler Mode aspirates the sample from an opened collection
tube. OPEN SAMPLER is displayed in the upper right corner of the
Data Station RUN Screen
aspiration probe is available only when this mode is selected.
Open Mode Procedure
1. If necessary, from the
SAMPLER] to select the Open mode.
2. Be sure that the word "Ready" is illuminated on the Analyzer status
indicator panel and READY is displayed in the Status Box on the
Data Station RUN
Operating Instructions
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Screen, press [SPECIMEN TYPE].
Running Samples
Guide.
when this mode is selected. The open sample
Data Station RUN Screen
Screen.
section following this
press [CHANGE
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