ITC Avoximeter 4000 Whole Blood CO-Oximeter - Manual (Page 16)

ITC AVOXimeter 4000 Operator’s Manual
Tests are performed with single- ette
contains a finger gri ort, , and a vent patch.
Test Cuvettes
use disposable test cuvettes (Figure 3). Each test cuv
p, filling p optical window
Figure 3. Test C
A whole bloo erte cting a small syringe containing the
whole blood sample to the filling port an the syringe plunger to dispense
appr b d into the test cuvette. Air escapes from the vent patch at the
hile the whole blood sample is being inserted. The test cuvette (with the
then inserted into the test chamber of the instrument (see page 32 for
details).
Note: Be sure t the er by the edges or by the finger grip. Refer to the
package om e test cuvettes for storage and handling instructions.
uvette
d sample is ins d into a test cuvette by conne
d then gently pressing
oximately 50 µL of whole loo
end of the test cuvette w
syringe still attached) is
o handle cuvette eith
insert acc panying th
● Rem y rom the exterior of the test cuvette before
inserting it into the test chamber.
● After filling the cuvette with blood, inspect the vent patches to ensure they
lgi nt patch protrudes, discard the cuvette. Do not
uv rotruding vent patch into the test chamber .
BIO WA G: Any items exposed to human blood, plasma or serum
mu led usly as a biohazardous material in accordance with
lab fety s and federal and local regulations. Federal, state and
local laws and regulations require that hazardous waste be disposed of in a
specific manner. Waste material from the ITC AVOXimeter 4000 which may be
classifie
bioh include used cuvettes. It is important that steps be
taken to materials in accordance with the prevailing regulations
in your location.
illing Port F
Light Path
Vent Patch
Optical
Window
Finger Grip
ove an blood or debris f
are not bu ng out. If a ve
insert a c
ette with a p
HAZARD
st be hand
RNIN
cautio
oratory sa practice
d as
dispose of the azardous
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