Abbott CELL-DYN 3200 System Operator's Manual page 240

Operating Instructions
Sample Analysis on the CELL-DYN 3200SL
Sample Loader Operating Tips
Daily Quality Control Checks
Open Mode QC Procedure
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1. All Sample Loader tubing must be connected before turning ON the System.
2. All samples must be properly mixed before they are placed in the Sample
Loader racks.
3. Place the labeled tubes in the Sample Loader rack and load the rack on the
Sample Loader.
4. If a tube has multiple labels on it, spin the tube by hand after it is put in a rack
to be sure it will spin freely and therefore mix properly. (Refer to Section 13:
Sample Loader for labeling requirements.)
Quality Control checks (which confirm calibration) should be performed on a daily
basis according to the laboratory's protocol. Commercial control materials should
be properly warmed and mixed according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Patient controls should be handled according to the laboratory's protocol.
WARNING: Potential Biohazard. Consider all specimens and reagents,
controls, calibrators, etc., that contain human blood or serum as potentially
infectious. Wear gloves, lab coats, and safety glasses, and follow other
biosafety practices as specified in the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Rule
(29 CFR Part 1910.1030) or other equivalent biosafety procedures.
1. In the RUN screen, press [SPECIMEN TYPE]
2. Move the cursor to the desired QC file and press [QC SPECIMEN]
3. If necessary, press [CHANGE SAMPLER] to select the Open Mode.
4. Run the control.
NOTE: Refer to the Running Samples subsection following this procedure
for complete instructions on running samples.
5. Verify that the results are acceptable.
NOTE: Out-of-range results are displayed in color.
6. If the results are unacceptable, repeat the run. If the results are still
unacceptable, obtain a new bottle of the control, be sure that it is warmed and
mixed properly and again repeat the run. If the results are still unacceptable,
run the other levels of control material. If the results on all levels are
unacceptable, troubleshoot as directed in Section 10: Troubleshooting and
Diagnostics; Subsection: Troubleshooting Guide.
7. When the control results are acceptable, patient samples may be analyzed.
CELL-DYN ® 3200 System Operator's Manual
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