Limitations - Agilent Technologies NovoCyte Quanteon Operator's Manual

Prologue
Treat and handle all biological specimens and materials as if they are capable
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of transmitting infection. Dispose of waste using proper precautions and in
accordance with local regulations. Never pipette by mouth.
Avoid directly touching the biological specimens and waste. Wear suitable
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protective clothing, eyewear, and gloves when handling biological specimens
and materials. If the biological samples accidentally contact with the skin,
follow proper work safety procedures and immediately consult a medical
professional.
Gloves must be worn when manually loading the sample to the sample holder
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on the instrument.
Reagents, including the sheath fluid, cleaning solution, and rinsing solution,
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may cause damage to the skin. Be cautious around sheath fluid, cleaning
solution, and rinsing solution, and prevent direct contact with hands and
clothes. If there has been accidental contact with hands or clothing,
immediately rinse with soap and tap water. If it gets into eyes, immediately
rinse with plenty of water and consult a medical professional.
Sheath fluid, cleaning solution, rinsing solution, and waste may contain
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materials controlled by contamination regulations and emission standards.
Please follow local regulations and guidelines for proper disposal.
Dispose of waste in accordance with local regulations. Use proper precaution
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and wear suitable protective clothing, eyewear, and gloves when disposing of
waste.
Prevent waste overflow by emptying the waste container frequently or
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whenever the system gives Waste is Full warning.
Be sure to place the second sample tube only after the rinsing procedure is
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fully completed for the previous sample. Otherwise, there is possibility that the
content from the previous sample may contaminate or dilute the second
sample, or even cause the second sample to overflow which may lead to
exposure to biohazardous material.

Limitations

Agilent Technologies provides NovoExpress software and NovoCyte Workstation
that are intended for running Agilent flow cytometer. Buyers/users are responsible
to ensure that all software, transmitted media, and electronic documents are virus
free. If the workstation is used with a network connection, buyers/users are
responsible for installation and maintenance of up-to-date virus protection
software. Agilent Technologies does not provide warranty with respect to the
workstation remaining virus free after installation. Agilent Technologies is not
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