Hologic ThinPrep 5000, Operator'S Manual

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ThinPrep™ 5000 Processor with AutoLoader Operator’s Manual
Chapter Four
GYNECOLOGIC SAMPLE PREPARATION
SECTION A: Gynecologic Specimen Preparation.......................4.1
SECTION B:
Collection Preparation.............................................4.2
SECTION C: Specimen Collection ................................................4.3
SECTION D:
Special Precautions ..................................................4.5
SECTION E: Sample Processing Troubleshooting......................4.6
Chapter Five
NON-GYNECOLOGIC SAMPLE PREPARATION
SECTION A: Introduction ..............................................................5.1
SECTION B: Required Materials...................................................5.2
SECTION C: Specimen Collection ................................................5.3
SECTION D:
General Steps for Sample Preparation ..................5.5
SECTION E: Specimen Preparation Guidelines .......................5.13
SECTION F:
Sample Preparation Troubleshooting..................5.21
Chapter Six
USER INTERFACE
SECTION A:
Main Screen, Instrument Idle .................................6.3
SECTION B: Main Screen, During Processing ..........................6.16
SECTION C:
Switch Modes..........................................................6.21
SECTION D: Administrative Options ........................................6.22