Luminex Luminex 200, System User Manual

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Maintenance and Cleaning
To ensure accurate test results, properly clean and maintain the
Luminex 200 system. Read and follow all instructions in this section.
For your convenience, a maintenance log form is included at the end
of this chapter.
It is important to use only xMAP Sheath Fluid or other Luminex-
approved sheath fluid.
U
SE OF NON
-L
UMINEX APPROVED SHEATH
FLUID SHALL CONSTITUTE
“I
MPROPER
U
SE
”
AND MAY VOID
WARRANTY RIGHTS PROVIDED BY
L
UMINEX AND
/
OR ITS
AUTHORIZED PARTNER
.
Do not remove the analyzer cover under any circumstances!
Daily Maintenance
If the system is powered on, but idle for more than four hours, click
Warmup. Wait 30 minutes for the Luminex 200 analyzer and the
optics system to warm up.
Before Running Samples
1. Turn the Luminex 200 analyzer on. The laser warms up.
2. Verify the levels of sheath fluid and waste fluid.
3. Tighten the sheath container cap.
4. Prime the analyzer.
5. Perform an alcohol flush using at least 1.2 mL of 70%
isopropanol or 70% ethanol in the reservoir.
6. Run two wash commands using distilled water.
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Warning: When analyzing potentially infectious biological samples
on the Luminex 200 analyzer, follow standard laboratory safety
practices. These safety precautions should also be taken when
cleaning or maintaining the analyzer.