4. Sample measurements
ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual
Introducing a blood sample,
Continued
Test tube
samples
To analyze a blood or other fluid sample, do the following.
Step Action
1.
Check that the analyzer is in the Ready mode and scan the sample
barcode.
Accept or cancel the displayed patient data (selected in Sample Pre-
registration setup program – see
chapter 3
in this manual).
If no sample pre-registration was selected, proceed to step
2
below.
2.
Lift the syringe inlet flap.
CAUTION - Risk of incorrect result
Always remove air bubbles from a sample before introducing
it into the analyzer. Air bubbles may result in erroneous
p
O
2
values.
3.
Hold
the
test
tube
at the
syrin
ge
inlet.
4.
Select the desired mode by pressing the appropriate button.
5.
Press
Start
.
The probe will move out of the syringe inlet into the test tube.
See steps
6-9
for the syringe mode.
6-9.
CAUTION – Risk of erroneous results
Always meticulously follow the sampling procedures described in
chapter
12: Sampling.
Failure to follow these procedures may introduce clots or air
bubbles in the sample and yield erroneous results.
NOTICE:
After measurement on blood from a patient who has received protamine
sulphate it may be necessary to clean the analyzer using the Cleaning program to
avoid clots.
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