Analyzing Capillary Samples - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

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If the system determines that insufficient sample is present or bubbles are in the
sample, you are prompted to position the sample like a microsample. For information
about microsample analysis, refer to Analyzing Microsamples‚ page 2-14.
CAUTION:
prompts you to remove it. The system performs a wash after each sample analysis.
Leaving the sample device in place while the system performs a wash could
contaminate that wash with blood and adversely affect the next sample or system
operation.
6. When prompted, remove the sample device and select
7. If prompted, enter demographic information and select
You can scan the patient ID and accession number in the appropriate field. For more
information about entering data, refer to Entering Patient Sample Data‚ page 2-22.
8. View the results.
For information about how results are displayed on the screen and printed reports,
refer to Viewing Patient Results‚ page 2-27.
9. Select
CAUTION:
completely clean the fluid path, you should perform an additional wash. To
determine if the path is clean, observe if any colored fluid remains in the fluid
path after analysis. To perform a wash at the Analysis screen, select Wash.
The Wash button is grayed out if the system is busy. The Wash button is not
available if the lamp failure or LIS communications error indicators, which
occupy the same space on the screen, are active.

Analyzing Capillary Samples

Use this procedure to analyze patient blood samples using a capillary tube.
BIOHAZARD:
Refer to Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Biohazards for recommended
precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
NOTE:
volume for the sampling mode and system model. For more information about Fill
Volumes, refer to Recommended Fill Volumes‚ page C-1.
1. Observe all rules and guidelines in Collecting Patient Samples‚ page 2-7.
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Do not leave the sample device in the sample port after the system
when you finish viewing the results.
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If the wash that is performed after sample analysis does not
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal precautions.
Always fill the capillary tube completely. Be sure to use the recommended
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