Medonic CA530, User Manual

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Routine Operation
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7.4 Analysing the Sample
(Micro Pipette Adapter, MPA)
The Micro Pipette Adapter (MPA) is a device that allows the operator to use di-
rect capillary samples without any pre-dilution. This is suitable in case the patient
is nearby the instrument, like small care-stations or private doctor's offices and
especially when used as a pre-donor screening device at blood banks. Capillary
tubes used are high precision 20 µl (+/- 1%) EDTA tubes supplied by Boule.
1. Press [Menu] so that the instrument is in operational mode. (The previous
sample is displayed).
2. Pull out the MPA adapter, remove the previous sample capillary pipette and
place the adapter on the table in the supplied MPA holder.
The display shows:
3. Puncture, using the Boule Micro Lancet.
4. Aspirate the sample as shown below.
5. Insert the micro pipette (capillary) in the longest tube of the MPA device.
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Warning
Contamination hazard if
contaminated blood enters
into open cut.
Always wear protective
gloves when handling
blood samples.
(Gloves in the picture are
not shown for clarity rea-
sons only).
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Caution
Always insert the capillary
tube in the
longest metal
tube of the MPA.
Inserting the capillary tube
in the shortest metal tube
of the MPA might damage
the MPA or break the cap-
illary.
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