CELL-DYN
®
3200 System Operator’s Manual
1-25
9140181H—October 2001
Section 1
Use or Function
The major components of the Tower Module are briefly described below:
• A two-part
Needle
consisting of a venting needle and an aspiration needle
that pierces the collection tube stopper, vents vacuum or pressure from inside
the tube, aspirates the whole blood, and is retracted for rinsing at the end of
each cycle
• A
Tube Spinner
to grasp and spin the tube for bar code reading
• The
Driver Motor and Belt
to operate the Tube Spinner
• A
Closed Sample Door/Tube Retainer
which holds a single closed
collection tube in the proper position for (1) reading the bar code if
applicable, and (2) stopper penetration and sample aspiration by the needle
Printer
The Printer is discussed in detail in
Reagent System
Introduction
The
Reagent System
is formulated specifically for the CELL-DYN 3200 Series
instrument flow systems in order to provide optimal system performance. Use of
reagents other than those specified in this manual is not recommended as
instrument performance can be affected. Each CELL-DYN 3200 system is checked
at the factory using the specified reagents and all performance claims are generated
using these reagents.
The reagents used with the CELL-DYN 3200 are:
• RBC/PLT Reagent - Diluent/Sheath
• WBC Reagent - WBC Lyse
• HGB Reagent - CN-Free HGB/NOC Lyse
• Reticulocyte Reagent
Reagents must be stored at room temperature to ensure optimal performance. All
reagents should be protected from direct sunlight, extreme heat and freezing during
shipment and storage. Temperatures below 32° F (0°C) may cause reagent layering
that changes the tonicity and conductivity of the reagents.
CAUTION:
If any reagent has been frozen, it must not be used.
The reagent inlet tubes have a cap attached that minimizes evaporation and
contamination during use. However, reagent quality may deteriorate with time.
Therefore, use all reagents within the dating period indicated on the label.
