Abaxis VetScan HM5 Manuals

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Abaxis VetScan HM5 Operator's Manual (164 pages)

Brand: Abaxis | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

7
- Introduction
  
  10
  - Section 1: General Information
    10
- Customer and Technical Support
  
  11
- Safety Information
  
  11
- HM5 System
  
  12
- Main Components
  
  12
- Power Supply and Power Cord
  
  13
- Reagents
  
  13
- Accessories
  
  15
- Touchscreen Icons
  
  16
Section 2: Installing the Vetscan Hm5

17
- Choosing a Location
  
  18
  - Environment Requirements
    18
- Installation
  
  19
  - Electrical Requirements
    19
- Initializing the Vetscan HM5
  
  25
Settings Section 3

27
- Section 3: Settings
  27
  - Connecting an External USB Printer
    28
  - Printer Settings
    28
  - Settings Overview
    28
- General Settings
  
  29
  - Screen Saver and Standby Time
    29
  - Date and Time Settings
    30
  - Measurement Settings
    30
  - Communication Settings
    31
    
    Serial USB Connection to a Computer
    33
    
    Vsx Communication
    33
    
    Network Communication
    34
    
    Host Network
    35
- Admin Settings
  
  37
Running a Sample Section 4

39
- Section 4: Running a Sample
  39
  - Collecting and Handling Samples
    40
  - Storing Samples
    41
    
    Remixing before Running
    41
  - Before Performing an Analysis
    42
    
    Check Tubing
    42
    
    Daily Cleaning
    42
  - Running a Blank Measurement
    43
  - Running a Sample
    45
  - Adjusting the Lyse Volume
    47
  - Interpreting Results
    47
    
    Histograms
    48
- Running a Sample
  50
Quality Control and Section 5 Calibration

51
- Section 5: Quality Control and Calibration
  51
- Quality Control
  
  52
- Calibration
  
  60
  - When to Calibrate
    60
  - Required Calibration Materials
    60
  - Calibration Procedure
    61
  - View Calibration History
    63
Maintenance & Section 6 Service

65
- Section 6: Maintenance & Service
  65
  - Preventive Maintenance
    66
  - Scheduling Maintenance
    67
  - Cleaning the Wash Head
    68
  - Soak Cleaning
    70
  - Automatic Self-Cleaning
    72
- Changing the Reagent Pack
  
  73
  - For QCA Tubing Setup
    74
  - For Bottle Caps Tubing
    75
  - Software Upgrades
    76
    
    Disposing of Reagent
    76
- Auto Maintenance Flush
  
  77
  - Peristaltic Pump Tubing Replacement
    77
User Permissions Section 7

81
- User Permission Levels
  82
  - Basic Level
    82
  - Advanced Level
    82
  - Admin Level (Default)
    82
- Section 7: User Permissions
  83
  - Adding Users and Passwords
    83
  - Logging in
    84
- Automatic Login Set
  84
Shutdown Section 8

85
- Shutting down the Analyzer
  86
  - Section 8: Shutdown
    86
  - Temporary Shutdown
    86
  - Longer Term Shutdown or Storage
    87
  - Powering off for Troubleshooting
    87
Troubleshooting Section 9

89
- Section 9: Troubleshooting
  89
- Warning Indicators
  
  90
  - Result Warning Flags
    93
- Error Messages
  
  96
  - Reagent Supply Errors
    96
  - Fluid Sensor Error
    97
  - Drain Pressure Error
    97
  - Vacuum Error
    99
  - Needle Motor Errors
    100
  - Sample Rotor Errors
    101
  - Mvalve Errors
    101
  - Microdilutor Motor Error
    102
  - Diluent and Lyse Dilutor Motor Errors
    102
  - Additional Cleanings and Processes
    103
    
    Removing and Cleaning the Wash Head
    103
    
    Deep Cleaning
    106
    
    Removing and Cleaning the Aperture
    107
- Evaluating Unexpected Results
  
  103
  - Printer Troubleshooting
    110
    
    Bleach Cleaning
    110
    
    Built-In Printer
    110
    
    External Printer
    111
  - Section 10: Specifications
    113
- Vetscan HM5 Specifications
  
  114
  - Linearity Ranges
    115
- Precision
  
  116
Introduction to Appendix A Veterinary Hematology

117
- Appendix A
  
  118
  - Section A: Introduction to Veterinary Hematology
    118
  - This Appendix Introduces Several Fundamental Concepts of Veter-
    118
- Appendix Contents
  
  118
  - Function of Blood
    118
  - A.1 Function of Blood
    118
- Composition of Blood
  
  119
  - A.2 Composition of Blood
    119
  - Blood Cell Parameters
    120
    
    Red Blood Cells, Hemoglobin
    120
    
    Automated WBC Classification
    121
    
    White Blood Cells
    121
    
    Eosinophils
    122
    
    Platelets
    122
- Normal Hematology Ranges
  
  124
- Veterinary Hematology References
  
  125
Operating Principles Appendix B

127
- Appendix B Complete Blood Count (CBC
  
  128
  - Section B: Operating Principles
    128
- Measurement Methods
  
  128
  - Volumetric Impedance Method
    128
  - Three-Part Differential Method
    129
  - Five-Part WBC Differential Method
    131
- Hemoglobin Determination
  
  132
- Measured and Calculated Values
  
  134
  - Section C: Potential Sample Interferences
    137
Veterinary Case Appendix D Studies

139
- Appendix D
  
  140
  - Normal Level Control
    140
  - Section D: Veterinary Case Studies
    140
  - Dogs
    141
    
    D.2 Dogs
    141
    
    Dog: Normal Sample
    141
  - Dog: High LYM%, Low GRA
    142
  - Dog: High PLT
    143
  - Dog: Low PLT, Low MPV
    144
  - Dog: Stress Leukogram
    145
  - Dog: Eosinophilia
    146
- Cats
  
  147
  - Cat: Optimal Sample
    147
  - D.3 Cats
    147
  - Cat: Clumped PLT, Increased LYM
    148
  - Cat: Eosinophilia and Lymphocytosis
    149
- Horses
  
  150
  - Horse: Normal Sample
    150
  - D.4 Horses
    150
  - Horse: Low LYM%, High GRA
    151
  - Horse: Low PLT and WBC (Leukopenia/Lymphopenia
    152
  - Horse: Low RBC and HGB
    153
  - Section E: CBC Parameters and Associated Indications
    155
- White Blood Cell Parameters and Associated Indications
  
  156
- Red Blood Cell Parameters and Associated Indications
  
  157
- Platelet Parameters and Associated Indications
  
  158
  - Section 1: Index
    159

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Customer and Technical Support

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Section 2: Installing the Vetscan Hm5

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Maintenance & Section 6 Service

Changing the Reagent Pack

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User Permissions Section 7

Shutdown Section 8

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Vetscan HM5 Specifications

Precision

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