CELL-DYN
3000 System Operator’s Manual
9-15
9140240E — May 1995
Chapter 9
Maintenance
9.
Verify that the background counts are acceptable by running 5
background counts before running controls. If the
or controls are unacceptable, refer to
Sample Loader Aspiration Needle
The aspiration needle on the Sample Loader version of the CELL-DYN
3000 should be cleaned regularly to remove protein buildup or debris and
reduce the possibility of a blockage.
Materials Required
1.
CELL-DYN Enzymatic Cleaner (brought to room temperature)
2.
Diluent
3.
Three empty Vacutainer® tubes
4.
Gloves, lab coat, and suitable eye protection
Procedure
1.
Aliquot approximately 2 mL of enzymatic cleaner (undiluted) into
one of the Vacutainer tubes.
2.
Aliquot approximately 2 mL of diluent into each of the other two
Vacutainer tubes.
3.
If necessary, from the Data Station RUN Screen, press [CLOSED
SAMPLER] to select the closed mode.
4.
Press [SPECIMEN TYPE] followed by [BACKGROUND].
5.
Place the enzymatic cleaner tube followed by the two diluent tubes
in a Sample Loader end rack.
6.
Position the rack in the Sample Loader tray and install the Sample
Loader safety cover.
CAUTION: The Sample Loader will not operate unless the
safety cover is in place.
7.
Press the START key on the Sample Loader control panel to initiate
processing.
8.
Three audible beep tones indicate that processing is completed.
9.
5 background counts on the last diluent sample. If they are
unacceptable, refer to
10.
Discard all tubes used.
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