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If the system determines that insufficient sample is present or bubbles are in the
sample, you are prompted to position the sample like a microsample. For information
about microsample analysis, refer to
6. When prompted, remove the sample device and select
Continue
.
7. If prompted, enter demographic information and select
Continue
.
You can scan the patient ID and accession number in the appropriate field. For more
information about entering data, refer to
8. View the results.
For information about how results are displayed on the screen and printed reports,
refer to
9. Select
Continue
when you finish viewing the results.
Analyzing Capillary Samples
Use this procedure to analyze patient blood samples using a capillary tube.
BIOHAZARD:
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal precautions.
Refer to
Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Biohazards
for recommended
precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
NOTE:
Always fill the capillary tube completely. Be sure to use the recommended
volume for the sampling mode and system model. For more information about Fill
Volumes, refer to
1. Observe all rules and guidelines in
CAUTION:
Do not leave the sample device in the sample port after the system
prompts you to remove it. The system performs a wash after each sample analysis.
Leaving the sample device in place while the system performs a wash could
contaminate that wash with blood and adversely affect the next sample or system
operation.
CAUTION:
If the wash that is performed after sample analysis does not
completely clean the fluid path, you should perform an additional wash. To
determine if the path is clean, observe if any colored fluid remains in the fluid
path after analysis. To perform a wash at the Analysis screen, select
Wash
.
The Wash button is grayed out if the system is busy. The Wash button is not
available if the lamp failure or LIS communications error indicators, which
occupy the same space on the screen, are active.
Summary of Contents for Rapidlab 1200
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