Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 - Manual (Page 112)

2Ć14 Rapidlab 800 Operator's Manual
Analyzing COĆox Only Samples
Use this procedure to determine the total hemoglobin content and available
hemoglobin derivatives for a sample on an 844, 845, 854, 855, 864, and 865
systems. You can analyze syringe or capillary samples. The minimum sample
volume requirement is 100
µ L. If the system detects an insufficient volume, the
analysis cannot be performed.
BIOHAZARD: Refer to Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Biohazards, for
recommended precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
1. Press Change Parameters .
2. Select COĆox and press Enter .
3. Prepare the sample and insert the device into the sample port.
CAUTION:ĄĂ To ensure the accuracy of the CO-ox measurement, close the
CO-ox cover before pressing Analyze.
4. Press Analyze .
5. When prompted, remove the sample device.
6. Type the required information in the Patient Information screen and then press
Done .
Refer to Entering Patient Sample Data, page 2-27, if you need more
information to complete this screen.
The system displays only the final results and prints the report.
7. The system performs a wash at the end of analysis and then returns to the
Ready screen. If the system continues to display the Results screen after the
wash finishes, press
Home to return to the Ready screen.
To interrupt sample analysis at any time, press Cancel. The system stops analysis
and performs a wash. The Ready screen appears when the wash finishes.
If you do not remove the sample device within 5 minutes of the screen prompt, the
system completes analysis and performs a wash. When you remove the sample
device, the Patient Information screen appears. Complete the screen as required.
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Procedural
Notes