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5 Loading consumables
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5.4 Loading diluent
Diluent is necessary for dilution measurements (refer to Section 3.6) and CRP measurements (refer
to Section 3.7
). Dilution and CRP measurements each require a specified diluent. Before measure
-
ment, refer to the technical documentation for the diluent to be used. Furthermore, mixing cups are
also necessary when urine (U) is selected for the sample type during an ISE measurement because
measurement is performed automatically at 2x dilution. (Refer to Section 3.5)
WARNING:
When the analyzer is applying samples, tap the [PAUSE] button to interrupt sample application (refer
to Section 4.2), and then load the diluent. It is unsafe to set tips during sample application due to
the moving parts of the sampler unit and the sample disk.
IMPORTANT:
Use specified tube for the diluent. Otherwise, measurement errors or malfunctions may occur.
The specified tubes for diluent are the FUJI PLAIN TUBE (1.5 mL) and the Ø13×75 mm test tube.
IMPORTANT:
The diluent for CRP measurements evaporates progressively, and the concentration of the fluid
may affect the measurement results. Replace Ø13×75 mm test tubes within 12 hours.
Replace FUJI PLAIN TUBES (1.5 mL) for each measurement.
NOTE
For each CRP measurement, 0.1 mL of diluent is necessary.
NOTE
If necessary, configure the type of diluent container to be used via [Tube setting for diluent &
reference fluid] in Mode function for administrator (refer to
1. Prepare the diluent.
Pour the required amount of diluent into the
specified tube.
NOTE
For a FUJI PLAIN TUBE (1.5 mL), pour
in at least 0.5 mL of diluent.
When 0.5 mL was poured, the number
of possible dilutions for CRP measure-
ments is one.
NOTE
Pour at least 4 mL of CRP diluent into
the Ø13×75 mm tube.
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