Abbott CELL-DYN 3200 System Operator's Manual page 246

Operating Instructions
Sample Analysis on the CELL-DYN 3200CS
QC (Open or Closed Mode) Procedure
Running Samples
Open Mode Analysis
Open Mode Procedure
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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 desired 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.
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.
The Open Sampler mode aspirates the sample from an open collection tube. OPEN
SAMPLER is displayed in the upper right corner of the RUN screen when this mode
is selected. The Open Sample Aspiration Probe is available only when this mode is
selected.
1. If necessary, in the RUN screen press [CHANGE SAMPLER] to select the Open
Mode.
2. Be sure that the green READY light on the Analyzer Status Indicator Panel
is illuminated and READY is displayed in the Status Box on the RUN screen.
3. With the stopper still in the tube, mix the sample well (invert the tube a
minimum of 5 times to thoroughly mix the sample).
4. Open the sample tube and place it under the Open Sample Aspiration Probe.
Raise the tube until the end of the probe is deeply immersed in the sample.
NOTE: Do not let the probe touch the bottom of the sample tube. It may
affect aspiration and produce erroneous results.
CELL-DYN ® 3200 System Operator's Manual
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