Analyzing Capillary Samples - Siemens RAPIDLAB 248 Operator's Manual

Operating the System

Analyzing Capillary Samples

BIOHAZARD: See Appendix A, Protecting Yourself From Biohazards.
The minimum sample volume for a capillary sample is 60 μL.
1. If the main message shows syringe sample press 1 to select capillary, if
2. Lift the probe lever to the second position.
3. Remove the caps from the end of the capillary and carefully fit a
4. Hold the capillary in place. The 248 beeps when sampling is complete.
5. Remove the capillary and adaptor and close the probe.
the main message shows QC sample press 2 to select capillary.
Ready
Lift probe to analyze
capillary sample
#
press for menu
Probe open
close probe to cancel
capillary adaptor. Slide the adaptor onto the probe, then press *.
The 248 beeps when you press *.
Sampling
close probe to cancel
Sampling complete
Moving sample
press * to cancel
1 syringe
2 QC
Present sample
then press *
Hold sample
in place
Remove sample
and close probe
Please wait
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