Sample Programming and Processing
Prepare Samples
UniCel DxC Systems Instructions For Use A13914
Preparing Samples for Analysis
October 2005
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Prepare Samples
Minimum Sample Volume
A minimum sample volume is required to run tests. To determine what volume of
sample to use, refer to the Synchron LX/UniCel DxC Clinical Systems Sample
Template.
Sample Racks
Sample racks accept the following tube and cup sizes:
Table 3.1
Sample Racks
Rack
Accepts these cups and tubes
13 × 75
12 × 75 mm tubes
13 × 75 mm tubes
0.5 mL cups
2.0 mL cups
16 × 75
16 × 75 mm tubes
13 × 100
13 × 100 mm tubes
0.5 mL cups
2.0 mL cups
Capillary collection tubes (use with the capillary tube adapter)
16 × 100
16 × 100 mm tubes
16.5 × 92 mm tubes
Beckman Coulter 0.5 mL Cup Insert (P/N 476399)
NOTICE
Adapters are provided to adapt various sized sample tubes (secondary tubes)
to the short racks. These adaptors must only be used in racks designated as
reserved. The reserved rack feature is described in this chapter.
