Abbott VP 2000 Service Manual page 8

Introduction
Introduction
Service Manual
Abbott VP 2000 User Guide
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The VP 2000 is used to automate and standardize slide
specimen processing including deparaffinization, FISH
pretreatment and routing slide staining for the laboratory. The
unit is used with the pre programmed protocols provided with
the VP 2000 Processor or can be programmed to perform
routine histology/cytology slide staining or routine slide
washing according to user requirements. The purpose of the
unit is to automate much of the procedure and to produce
more consistent results in application of a stain. Several
different staining processes are used routinely, and the
application of a particular stain requires treating the specimen
on the slide with a variety of reagent for varying periods of
time.
The information was developed to be used by Abbott
Molecular-trained personnel, by other persons knowledgeable
or experienced with the operation and service of the product
identified, or under the direct supervision and with
cooperation from Abbott Laboratories technical sales or service
representatives.
The Abbott VP 2000 User Guide is a complete reference to the
operation of the VP 2000 Processor.
Abbott VP 2000™ Procesor Service Manual
30-608308/R1—September 2008