Clearing The Clot From The Reagent Cartridge - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

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Clearing the Clot from the Reagent Cartridge

BIOHAZARD:
Refer to Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Biohazards for recommended
precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
Use this procedure only if the Clearing the Clot from the Preheater procedure fails to clear
the obstruction. The Clearing the Clot from the Reagent Cartridge procedure continues
from step 8 of the Clearing the Clot from the Preheater procedure, that begins on page 20.
1. Reinstall the reagent and wash cartridges.
2. Close the reagent and wash module doors.
3. Select the Return button.
4. Ensure the Reagent sample port is in position 2 by following these steps:
a. Select
b.
5. Fill the syringe with water.
6. Insert the syringe into the clot clearing tool.
a. If using a Luer Lock syringe, thread the syringe into the clot clearing tool to
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Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal precautions.
Pumps and Valves
Select
R Valve > Start > Change
The character 2 displays on the screen.
ensure the syringe is secured firmly to the clot clearing tool.
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