Loading Calibrators on the Sample Carousel
Introduction
Reagents/Calibration
IMMAGE 800 Operations Manual A11403
Page 6-30
September 2016
Loading Calibrators on the Sample Carousel
Introduction
When calibration is requested, calibrators are placed on the sample carousel.
Placing Bar Coded Calibrators on the Carousel
Calibration status must be
Requested
in order to proceed with the steps below to place
bar coded calibrators on the sample carousel prior to automatic assignment.
Step
Action
1
Locate the calibrator bar code label provided with the calibrator.
2
Place the appropriate label on an empty test tube. (Refer to CHAPTER 2,
System Description
, Sample Container Information for various test tube
and sample cup sizes and instructions for applying bar code labels.)
Note: The labeled test tube should be saved for re-use.
3
Place the tube into a sample rack.
4
Place the appropriate sample cup in the labeled test tube.
5
Place the appropriate calibrator in the sample cup.
6
Repeat steps 1-5 for any additional calibrators. Continue placing
calibrators into the same sample rack.
7
Open the sample compartment cover.
8
Place the rack(s) containing calibrators on the sample carousel. Rotate the
sample carousel by pressing the advance button on the instrument.
NOTICE
Place racks containing calibrators in position A and B.
Controls and/or patient samples may be placed in other positions on the
sample carousel. (Refer to CHAPTER 7,
.)
9
Close the sample compartment cover.