Beckman Coulter Power Express Instructions For Use Manual page 39

Introduction
This chapter contains operational procedures for the Inlet, Bulk Inlet, and Outlet modules.
Warning
Always operate the system with all shields and doors in position and secured to avoid
injury.
Perform system operations with caution.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye shields, and lab coats.
Wash hands thoroughly after contact with sample media and all maintenance
activities.
Observe all laboratory policies and procedures related to the handling of
biohazardous materials.
Refer to the applicable sources (such as Material Safety Data Sheets) for specific
hazard information.
Load Sample Tubes into the Inlet Racks
Power Express uses four rack types for different kinds of sample processing, in the
following default priority:
• RED: Priority. The system always loads sample tubes in red racks first.
• BLUE: Routine. Use these racks for sample tubes with no special requirements.
• WHITE: Centrifuge Bypass. Use these racks for sample tubes that do not require
centrifugation.
• YELLOW: Remap. Use these racks to return a sample tube to the Power Express system
after it has been properly removed.
Caution
You must load sample tubes in the correct rack type to prevent delayed results,
incorrect results, or instrument damage. Confirm that all sample tubes are fully
seated in the Inlet racks. Failure to fully seat the sample tubes can lead to system
errors and errors on connected analyzers, delaying the processing of patient results.
When you load sample tubes into a rack, do not leave any rows entirely empty. When the
Inlet module does not detect any sample tubes in a row, it begins processing the next rack.
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Inlet and Outlet Module Procedures
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