Iris Sample Processing StatSpin® CenSlide 2000 Urine Sediment Analysis System - Manual (Page 10)

Operation
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CenSlide 2000 Urinalysis System Page 2 - 2
2.2 Precautions
The CenSlide 2000 Centrifuge is designed to concentrate
urine sediment in CenSlide tubes for diagnostic testing.
Therefore, use of the CenSlide 2000 Centrifuge places a
responsibility upon administrative personnel to ensure
adequate training of operators as to the safe and
effective use of the centrifuge.
2.3 Hazards
The CenSlide 2000 Centrifuge is not explosion-proof and
should not be used in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
2.4 Preparing the Centrifuge for Use
When the CenSlide 2000 Centrifuge is plugged in, a tone
will sound, its lid will open about one-eighth of an inch and
the green “READY” light on the right side of the control panel
will flash. Open the lid fully, by manually lifting it until it rests
on its back support.
2.5 Preparing Censlide Tubes for Centrifugation
1. Label a CenSlide tube with the appropriate patient information.
2. A first morning specimen with an acid pH is recommended
because it is concentrated and more likely to contain
casts than a dilute alkaline afternoon specimen.
Dispense a sample for analysis as follows:
a. Shake the urine collection container sufficiently to
resuspend the particles uniformly in the urine.
b. Remove the lid from the urine collection container and
pour the urine into the open end of a CenSlide tube
up to the line directly above the arrow (5 mL).
3. If requested, insert a chemistry urinalysis test strip into the
CenSlide tube and tilt the tube slightly to ensure that
urine completely covers the uppermost pad.
At this time, remove, complete and mail the CenSlide 2000 Centrifuge
Warranty Card. This will activate the warranty on your centrifuge and
assure your receipt of pertinent follow-up product information.