ELite 3, User Manual
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1.2.2.
Reagents
Use only reagents supplied by the manufacturer with the analyzer, otherwise
accuracy cannot be guaranteed. All reagents are stabilized and micro-filtered.
Reagents are environmental friendly, azide-free and do not contain harmful
ingredients. Please refer to the MSDS associated with reagent. Store reagents
b15 and +30°C. Do not use reagent beyond the expiration date printed on
the container label. Discard opened container after 120 days. Do not use reagent
once frozen. These reagents are ready for use and can be applied straight from the
container; no special reagent preparation is necessary. Leave the reagent at room
temperature for at least 12 hours before using.
Cat. No.
Product name
Volume
HEM00004 Erba Diluent- Diff
20 l
HEM00008 Erba Lyse- Diff
1 l
HEM00001 Erba Cleaner
1 l
Additional cleaning solutions:
HEM00017 Erba Clenz
1 l
HEM00016 Erba Hypoclean
1 l
For package insert for reagents and cleaning solutions please see Appendix
1.2.3.
Technical Operation
As the cell counter is a fully automated instrument, operating it requires minimal
training or technical support. Operator interaction is reduced to the following:
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Perform a Blank Measurement in case the instrument is not used for a specific
time
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Enter sample and/or patient data
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Insert the sample to be analyzed into the sample holder
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Print results either one-by-one, or in groups by selecting records from the
database
•
Perform simple weekly maintenance, as described later in this description
(7.1.2.).
1.2.4.
Calibration
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arrives to your laboratory factory-calibrated and ready to use. However,
calibration needs updating whenever you find that the results have slightly changed,
or a different or new control material is used. With each control material you receive
for the instrument, you will find a control sheet listing the parameters the instrument
should match. Perform these calibrations as explained in a later chapter (7.2).