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Closer to Care.
1
Turn on the analyzer by pressing the Power button on the front of
the analyzer. The analyzer starts up, then performs a self-test.
During the warm up time the display shows
Warming
. When the
analyzer reaches operating temperature, it displays
Analyze
on
the Home screen.
2
Select
Analyze
on the touchscreen to open the disc drawer.
3
Place the disc in the recessed area in the drawer.
4
Select
Close
on the touchscreen to close the disc drawer.
5
Select
Patient
or
Control
to run a patient sample or serum control.
6
Enter an ID number for the sample (up to 14 characters), then
select
Done
.
7
The analyzer then checks the disc type, and begins processing
the sample.
8
When the sample is finished processing, the analyzer stores the results
and shows that the analysis is complete.
9
By default, the analyzer automatically prints the results of the analysis.
10
Select
Open
to open the disc drawer and discard the used reagent
disc into a biohazard container.
11
To analyze another sample, insert a new reagent disc and repeat
the above procedure or when finished, select
Close
to close the disc
drawer and to get the analyzer returned to the home screen.
Note:
The Piccolo xpress chemistry analyzer accepts lithium-heparinized
whole blood, plasma, or serum for patient samples. Lithium
heparin is the only anticoagulant recommended for use with the
Piccolo xpress.
Running a Patient Sample
Cancel
Select Type
Patient
Control
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