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SAMPLE ANALYSIS
17. Place tube "B" at a 30° angle under the tip of
the Reagent B dispenser. Dispense 2 mL of
Reagent B in the "B" tube. Do not mix.
18. Wait 30 seconds then analyze the prepared
sample:
a. Immerse the aspirator tip in the
dilution.
b. Press and release the activator.
IMPORTANT
Do not remove the sample tube from the
aspirator tip until the STATUS message on the
Analyzer CRT changes from INTRO SAMPLE to
WIPE, and there is a beep.
c. Remove the dilution when
• you hear the beep and
• the Analyzer CRT STATUS field
displays
WIPE .
d. Wipe the tip with a lint-free tissue.
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19. Verify sample ID numbers before you report
results.
Hgb Cuvette Drain
The instrument automatically drains and rinses the Hgb cuvette under the following circumstances.
Primary mode
1. When you press Stop, or
2. After the last tube in a batch. The system looks for the next tube for 50 rocks. If it does not find
one, it drains and rinses the cuvette.
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PN 4237188A (December 1993)