Abaxis VetScan HM5, Operator'S Manual

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Running a Sample 4-7
4.5 Running a Sample
Use this general procedure to analyze samples with the VetScan HM5.
1. Prepare a well-mixed, potassium EDTA-preserved sample — see “Collecting and Handling
Samples” on page 4-2 .
2. Select the appropriate sample tube adapter for the tube size being used:

#1: for 2-3 ml tubes and the Abaxis Control tube.

#2: for 1.3 ml tubes.

#3: for 2 ml glass vials.

#6: for microtainer tubes of 0.6 ml or less
3. Place the adapter into the slot in the sample door.
4. From the Home screen, select
Measure > Run
.
5. Select the patient species under Type .
6. Enter patient information: select the needed fields, enter the infor-
mation, then select
Enter
.
7. Make sure the sample tube is at least half full. If the tube is not
adequately filled (see “Collecting and Handling Samples” on
page 4-2 ), results can be affected. Good sample acquisition and
sample handling are essential to prevent issues.
Note: If combining with a VS2 or sending results to
a PMS, be sure to enter the matching patient
number into the Patient ID.