Analysis (Without Q.c. Smart Card); Print Targets (Only With Q.c. Smart Card) - HORIBA ABX Micros 60 User Manual

1.2.6.3. Exiting Q.C. Automatic
If the operator needs to Exit Q.C. at any time before all levels of control bloods are analyzed, it is
possible to do so by following these simple steps:
1- Wait until the cycle of the control level blood being analyzed is complete.
Exiting QC automatic
Press the «Esc» key
«Valid?» message is displayed
Press the «Esc» key
The display returns to «Start QC» message
Press the «Esc» key
«Exit QC?» message is displayed
Press the «Enter» key
«QC not valid» message is displayed (QC not stored on the Smart card)
The display returns to the QC menu.
1.3. Q.C. Analysis (Without Q.C. Smart Card)
1- Remove the Quality Control blood from the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature.
Entering QC Automatic
Main Menu
2- QC
2- Analysis
This menu will allow the operator to run a control level blood as a normal analysis cycle «Without»
the use of a Smart Card, but with specific LMG Thresholds for control level bloods. (Independant from
the Temperature)
Identification of the control blood
«Lot#:_» message is displayed
Enter a Lot number (from 1 to 10 Alphanumeric characters). Use the Number keys to enter
the numbers directly. Use the «Up» or «Down» arrow keys to select each Alpha character,
Press «Enter» key after each Alpha entry.
Press the «Enter» key to accept it.
A brief HGB Blank reference measurement is performed before the analysis cycle. When the HGB
Blank reference measurement is complete, a message is displayed as indicated:
2- Once the Control blood has equilibrated to room temperature, Gently and thoroughly mix the level
of control blood to be analyzed . Follow the product instructions that come with the control kit for
proper mixing.
3- Remove the cap and place the vial beneath the sample probe, raise the vial upwards so that the
sample probe enters into the blood.
4- Press the «Start» key (or the Manual Sample Bar) on the front panel to start the cycle.
When the analysis cycle is complete, the results are displayed and printed out as shown
results printout, page 5".
1.4. Q.C. print targets (only with Q.C. smart card)
This Q.C. sub-menu allows you to print out the Assay ranges of all 3 levels of control blood from the
Q.C. Smart Card.
Quality
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Assurance
Quality Control
"Fig.4-1: QC