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Operating the System Page 2-5
Analyzing Capillary Samples
BIOHAZARD: See Appendix A, Protecting Yourself From Biohazards .
The minimum sample volume for a capillary sample is 60 μ L.
1. If the main message shows syringe sample press 1 to select capillary, if
the main message shows QC sample press 2 to select capillary.
2. Lift the probe lever to the second position.
3. Remove the caps from the end of the capillary and carefully fit a
capillary adaptor. Slide the adaptor onto the probe, then press
*
.
The 248 beeps when you press * .
4. Hold the capillary in place. The 248 beeps when sampling is complete.
5. Remove the capillary and adaptor and close the probe.
Lift probe to analyze
capillary sample
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press
#
for menu
Ready
or press
1 syringe
2 QC
Probe open
Present sample
then press *
close probe to cancel
Sampling
close probe to cancel
Hold sample
in place
Sampling complete
Remove sample
and close probe
Moving sample
Please wait
press * to cancel