Analyzing Ph And Ph, Glu, And Lac Samples - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Guide: Operating the System

Analyzing pH and pH, Glu, and Lac Samples

Use this procedure to analyze patient samples for pH results only, or to report pH,
Glucose, and Lactate results.
BIOHAZARD:
Refer to Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Biohazards for recommended
precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
1. Observe all rules and guidelines in Collecting Patient Samples‚ page 2-7.
2. At the Analysis screen, select the button for the patient sample type (arterial,
capillary, venous, mixed venous).
3. Select
4. Scan the barcode for the patient sample, if required.
5. Insert the sample device into the sample port and select
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. Watch the sample move through the sample path and inspect the sample path
for bubbles or gaps.
If...
bubbles or gaps are present,
no bubbles or gaps are present,
8. 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 the data, refer to Entering Patient Sample
Data‚ page 2-22.
9. Select
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal precautions.
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pH pH Glu Lac
Do not leave the sample device in the sample port after the system
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select .
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select .
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