RADIOMETER ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual page 167

ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual
Introducing a blood sample,
Syringe samples
Step
(continued)
Capillary To analyze a blood or other fluid sample from a capillary do the following:
samples
Step
NOTICE: If the capillary breaks in the inlet, do not attempt to remove it, but
replace the inlet gasket as described in chapter 7: Replacements.
Action
5. Press Start with the safeTIPCAP for safePICO samplers or press Start
without safeTIPCAP for other samplers (two Start buttons will be
available only if "Use safeTIPCAP" check button is enabled in the
Miscellaneous Setup.
6. Check the selection of parameters depending on their status (green,
yellow, red) and your needs (if the "Dynamic Parameters" check
button has been activated for the given measuring mode).
Deselect any parameters or the HbF correction for this mode by
pressing the parameters or the "HbF correction" check button.
Press Aspirate to start the measurement.
7.
8. When prompted by the analyzer, remove the sampling device and close
the inlet flap.
safePICO sampler: remove the sampler by holding the safeTIPCAP.
9. Enter the information on the Patient Identification screen.
Action
Check that the analyzer is in the Ready mode and scan the sample
1.
barcode.
Accept or cancel the displayed patient data (selected in Sample Pre-
registration setup program – see chapter 3 in this manual).
If no sample pre-registration was selected, proceed to step 2 below.
2. Lift the capillary inlet flap.
CAUTION - Risk of incorrect result
Always remove air bubbles from a sample before introducing
it into the analyzer. Air bubbles may result in erroneous pO
values.
3. Remove the capillary end caps and insert the
capillary into the inlet as shown.
4.
Select the desired mode by pressing the appropriate button.
5.
Press the Start button.
See steps 6-9 for the syringe mode.
6-9.
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4. Sample measurements
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