Automaticqc Module; Automaticqc Cartridge - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

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AutomaticQC Module

The optional AutomaticQC module allows the system to automatically analyze QC
materials. The system performs analysis of the AutomaticQC levels at pre-programmed
intervals. For information about programming the intervals, refer to Setting up
AutomaticQC Schedule‚ page 8-5.
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The AutomaticQC module consists of the following components:
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AutomaticQC cartridge

• AutomaticQC interface
AutomaticQC Cartridge
The AutomaticQC cartridge has bags containing 3 levels of quality control material used
for verification of performance at several points in the clinical range of the Rapidlab 1200.
Level Volume
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AutomaticQC cartridge
Rapidlab 1200 System with AutomaticQC Module
Contents
75 mL
Buffered bicarbonate solution with Na
dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, dye, glucose, lactate, surfactant, and
preservative.
115 mL
Buffered bicarbonate solution with Na
dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, dye, glucose, lactate, surfactant, and
preservative.
155 mL
Buffered bicarbonate solution with Na
dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, dye, glucose, lactate, surfactant, and
preservative.
+ + ++ -
, K , Ca , Cl , carbon
+ + ++ -
, K , Ca , Cl , carbon
+ + ++ -
, K , Ca , Cl , carbon