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SECTION 7
SOLVING PROBLEMS
7.2 Abnormal Staining Results
Procedure:
NOTE:
Do not remove the nozzles.
1 Pump 150 mL of prepared solution through each affected reagent line (A, B
and C). Wait 20 minutes.
2 Pump another 100 mL of disinfectant solution through each affected
reagent line and let sit for 20 minutes.
3 Flush each affected reagent line with 150 mL of deionized water.
4 Reprime the stainer with fresh reagents (see Section 2.2) and clean nozzles
according to instructions in Section 6.1 and 6.2.
5 Perform a Volume Test according to instructions in Section 6.4 and record
on PM Chart.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the instrument, do not leave disinfectant solution in the
reagent lines longer than recommended. This procedure should only be
performed on an “as needed” basis.