Dh76 Auto Hema
Dh76 Auto Hema
Dh76 Auto Hema
Operator’s Manual
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Auto Hematology Analyzer.
Read and understand the entire operator’s manual before operating this device. Store this operator’s
manual properly for future reference.
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document is intended for users who are authorized to use this document as they purchase the
equipment. Unauthorized persons are not allowed to use this document.
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including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the
contents. However, we assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the contents
of this document. we reserves the right to improve any product at any time to enhance product
reliability, functionality, or design.
Declaration
This operator’s manual may be modified without notice.
We reserves the right of final interpretation of this operator’s manual.
The pictures in this operator’s manual are for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the
pictures and the actual product, the actual product shall prevail. Do not use the pictures for other than
intended use.
We shall be responsible for the safety, security, and performance of the product only when all of the
following conditions are met:
The assembly, re-commissioning, extension, modification, and repair of the product are
performed by the authorized personnel.
The product is operated based on this operators manual.
The electrical appliances in the relevant working room comply with applicable national and local
requirements.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface .............................................................................................................................................................i
1 Manual Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Who Should Read This Manual .......................................................................................................... 1
1.3 How to Find Information...................................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Conventions Used in This Manual ...................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Symbol Conventions ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... 6
2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Installation Personnel ......................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Installation Requirements ................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Damage Inspection ............................................................................................................................. 9
2.5 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................... 9
2.6 Connecting the Analyzer System ...................................................................................................... 10
2.6.1 Electrical Connections................................................................................................................ 10
2.6.2 Reagent Connections................................................................................................................. 10
2.6.3 Installing the Diluent Float Sensor and Replacing the Reagents ................................................ 11
2.6.4 Installing the Waste Float Sensor .............................................................................................. 12
3 System Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Intended Use..................................................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Measurement Parameters ................................................................................................................ 13
3.4 Structure of the Analyzer................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.1 Main Unit .................................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.2 Power/Status Indicator ............................................................................................................... 18
3.4.3 Power Switch ............................................................................................................................. 19
3.4.4 [RUN] Key .................................................................................................................................. 19
3.4.5 Aspirate Key ............................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.6 Network Interface ....................................................................................................................... 19
3.5 User Interface ................................................................................................................................... 19
3.6 Reagents, Controls and Calibrators.................................................................................................. 21
3.6.1 Reagents .................................................................................................................................... 22
3.6.2 Controls and Calibrators ............................................................................................................ 22
4 Working Principle .................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Aspiration .......................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3 Dilution .............................................................................................................................................. 23
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1 Manual Overview
1 Manual Overview
1.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to use this operator’s manual of Auto Hematology Analyzer, which is
shipped with the auto hematology analyzer and contains reference information about the analyzer and
procedures for operating, troubleshooting and maintaining the analyzer.
Read this manual carefully before operating the analyzer and operate your analyzer in strict
accordance with this manual.
5 Setup Settings of the system parameters such as the software date format
and parameter units.
6 Daily Operations Daily operations such as sample collection and preparation, the
analysis procedures, startup and shutdown of the instrument.
7 Report How to process the sample results upon the completion of the
analysis.
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8 Worklist How to input the sample information and patient information using
the worklist.
10 Quality Control Basic requirements for quality control and the quality control
methods provided by the auto hematology analyzer.
13 Maintenance Methods for maintaining and testing the auto hematology analyzer.
Format Definition
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Follow the instruction below the symbol to avoid analyzer damage and
failure, or unreliable analysis results.
Follow the instruction below the symbol. The symbol highlights the
important information in operating procedures that calls for special
attention.
Puncture Warning:
The sampling probe is sharp and may contain biohazardous materials.
Special care should be taken when working with it.
Laser Warning:
This sign serves as a reminder of laser radiation. Avoid staring into the
laser beam or viewing through an optical instrument.
The analyzer or the outer packaging may have the following labels or symbols.
If the labels are damaged or missing, please contact us or our agents for replacement.
All illustrations in this manual are provided as references only. They may not necessarily reflect
actual analyzer configuration or display.
Caution
Biohazard
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Network interface
Protective grounding
Lot No.
Expiry date
Serial No.
Date of manufacture
Manufacturer
Storage temperature
Avoid sunlight
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Keep dry
No rolling
No Stacking.
Recyclable materials
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All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are subject
to potential biohazard. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.)
and follow laboratory safety procedures when handling relevant items and areas in the laboratory.
If leak happens to the analyzer, the leak liquid is potentially biohazardous.
Please check the firmness of all the door/ covers/panels before running the analyzer to prevent
unexpected opening or loosening when the analyzer is working.
Make sure all the safety measures are taken. Do not disable any safety device or sensor.
Please respond to any alarm and error message immediately.
Do not touch the moving parts.
Contact us or authorized agents upon the identification of any damaged part.
Be careful when opening/closing and removing/installing the doors, covers and panels of the
analyzer.
Dispose the analyzer according to government regulations.
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2 Installation
2.1 Introduction
Installation by personnel not authorized or trained by us may cause personal injury or damage to the
analyzer. Do not install the analyzer without the presence of authorized personnel.
To avoid damage during the transportation, the sampling assembly of the analyzer is fixated with
clamps. Do remove the clamps before using the analyzer.
Your analyzer has passed strict tests before it is shipped from the factory. Internationally-recognized
symbols and instructions show the carrier how to properly handle this electronic instrument in
transportation. When you receive your analyzer, carefully inspect the packaging. If you see any sign of
mishandling or damage, contact our customer service department or your local agent immediately.
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Do not install the software and database in the system disk. You can change the installation path
for the sofaware during installation.
Using a patch board may introduce electrical interference and generate incorrect analysis results.
Please place the analyzer near the electrical outlet to avoid using the patch board.
Please use the original electrical wires shipped with the analyzer. Using other electrical wires may
damage the analyzer or generate incorrect analysis results.
Installation
Requirements
Environment
In addition to the space required for the analyzer itself, set aside:
At least 100 cm from each side, which is the preferred access to
perform service procedures.
At least 50 cm from the back for cabling and ventilation.
Space Enough room on and below the countertop to accommodate for the
diluent and waste containers.
Place the analyzer near the electrical outlet and avoid being blocked
by any objects, so that you can disconnect the power plug easily as
required.
Optimal operating
15°C~30°C
temperature
Optimal operating
30%~85%
humidity
Operating
70kPa~110kPa
atmospheric pressure
Keep air exchange to ensure good air circulation. The wind should not
Ventilation
blow directly at the analyzer.
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Installation
Requirements
Environment
2.5 Unpacking
Please unpack the analyzer by taking the following steps:
1. Open the outer packing box; take out the accessory pack; take out the analyzer together with the
protective and cushioning materials.
2. Remove the foam and the protective PE bag.
3. Open the right door (open the linear-shaped cam lock on the right door with a slotted
screwdriver).
4. Remove the binder clips, which are used for fixating two conveyor belts.
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To avoid the possible collision resulting from the slippage caused by shaking and slanting during
transportation, the central position of those two belts is fixated with binder clips before they are
shipped from the factory. The binder clips must be removed during unpacking.
Power Connector
Be sure to dispose reagents, waste, samples, consumables, etc. according to you local
legislations and regulations.
The reagents are irritating to eyes, skin and mucosa. Wear proper personal protective equipment
(e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow laboratory safety procedures when handling them in
the laboratory.
If the reagents accidentally spill on the skin, wash them off with plenty of water and if necessary,
go see a doctor; if the reagents accidentally spill into the eyes, wash them off with plenty of water
and immediately go see a doctor.
Please make sure the length of the diluent pipe and the waste pipe should be no longer than
1500mm; the length of the lyse pipe and the cleanser pipe should be no longer than 850mm.
Tighten the panel connector of the fluidic line so that the overall fluidic line is closed to prevent
leakage and seepage caused by siphonage, etc.
Please refer to Figure 2-2 for the connection of the fluidic lines of the analyzer.
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2.6.3 Installing the Diluent Float Sensor and Replacing the Reagents
Please install the diluent float sensor and replace the diluent as per the approaches stated in this
section.
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The float sensors used in the analyzer are only applicable to supplied waste containers or the
containers with the same specification and model (such as the vacant diluent container).
1. Take a proper waste container (it can be a vacant diluent container, the opening of which is
required to be pulled out of the hole of the box to expose the opening) and open the vial cap.
2. Install the waste float sensor assembly in the accessory pack as shown in Figure 2-4. The float
sensor shall be kept as vertical as possible during installation and the self-contained cap of the
sensor shall be tightened at the same time to prevent the spilling of the waste.
Figure 2-4 Installing the Waste Float Sensor
The waste container can be replaced according to the steps mentioned above. The replaced waste
shall be properly disposed to avoid contamination.
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3 System Overview
3 System Overview
3.1 Introduction
Auto Hematology Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and 5-part differential
counter used in clinical laboratories.
This section describes in details the intended use, measurement parameters, structure, user interface
and compatible reagents of the analyzer.
The analyzer is intended for screening in the clinical examination. When making clinical judgment
based on the analysis results, the doctors should also take into consideration the clinical examination
results or other test results.
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Hematocrit HCT * *
Plateletcrit PCT * *
“*” means the parameter is provided in the mode. “/” means the parameter is not provided.
ALY%, LIC%, ALY# and LIC# are parameters for research use only (RUO), not for diagnostic use.
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Please check the firmness of all the doors, covers and boards before running the analyzer.
The analyzer is heavy, so moving by one person alone may cause injury. It is advisable for two
people to move it together when the transportation is necessary, and make sure you follow the
instructions and use the proper tools.
Connect only to a properly grounded outlet.
To avoid electrical shocks, disconnect the power supply before opening the cover.
To prevent fire, use the fuses with specified model number and working current.
Installing other software on the analysis system computer, using mobile storage devices or using the
computer for other purposes (e.g. playing games, browsing the internet, etc.) may lead to virus
infection, system damage and/or data error. Therefore, please make sure the computer is used for the
analysis system only.
The sampling probe is sharp and may contain biohazardous materials. Care must be taken when
working with it.
This sign warns of laser radiation. Do not look directly at the laser beams or see through the optical
instrument.
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Autoloader
Right side of the analyzer (right door opened)
Figure 3-4 Right side of the analyzer (right door opened)
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To prevent injuries, do not place your hands near the bottom guide tracks of the syringes when the
analyzer is running.
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Stopped running with Red light on Stopped running with the occurrence of errors
error conditions
Running with error Red light flickering Running with the occurrence of errors
conditions
While the analyzer is running, if the indicator turns dim or off, please contact Us or our agent for
maintenance.
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To avoid damage, do not power on/off the analyzer repetitively within a short time.
A power switch is on the left side of the analyzer. It turns on or shuts down the analyzer.
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The interface can be divided into several areas as follows according to their functions:
1 - Menu navigation area
On the top of the screen is the menu navigation area. Click on a menu tab to access the
corresponding interface or dialog box.
2 - Status display area
On the top right of the screen is the status display area where the current counting status,
connection status between the main unit and the computer, connection status between the
computer and the LIS system and printer status are displayed from left to right. The icons
correspond to different statuses as shown in Table 3-2.
Table 3-2 Status Icon Description
Current Counting Status Green icon The main unit allows the execution of the
sequential actions.
(displayed in the same
way as the Flickering green icon The main unit is executing the sequential
power/status indicator actions.
on the main unit)
Red icon The main unit has a problem and is not
running.
Flickering red icon The main unit has a problem and is running.
Print status Gray icon The printer is not connected to the analyzer
yet.
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The Function Button Area is divided into two parts: the upper area and the lower area
The upper area contains the Minimize button, the Logoff button and the Shutdown button.
: You can click the button to minimize the interface to the taskbar of the operation
system.
Click the interface icon displayed on the taskbar, you can restore the display of the interface
after minimizing it.
: Clicking this button will log off the current account. Entering another account’s
username and password in the pop-up dialog box will switch to another user’s interface.
: Clicking this button will activate the shutdown operation.
The lower area is where you can set the measurement modes, add diluent, start the counting
and perform other operations.
: Click this button to set the blood sample mode, measurement mode and
sample ID.
: Click this button to add diluent.
: Click this button to run STAT sample first during the autoloader sampling
analysis.
8 - Error message area
Upon the occurrence of a system failure, the corresponding error message will appear in this
area (See Figure 3-7). When there is more than one failure, the error message for the latest
failure will appear in this area.
Figure 3-7 Error Message Area
Double-click in this area, you can deal with the failures in the popup dialog box of troubleshooting
help. For more information, see 14 Troubleshooting.
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Each reagent package should be examined before use. Inspect the package for signs of leakage or
moisture. Product integrity may be compromised in packages that have been damaged. If there is
evidence of leakage or improper handling, do not use the reagent.
Store and use the reagents by following the instructions for use of the reagents.
When you have changed the diluents or lyses, run a background check to see if the results meet
the requirement.
Pay attention to the expiration dates and open-container stability days of all the reagents. Be sure
not to use expired reagents.
After installing a new container of reagent, keep it still for at least one day before use.
3.6.1 Reagents
The following reagents are intended to be used with the analyzer for 5-part diff counting, daily cleaning
and other operations.
DIL-A diluent
This product is intended for sample dilution and preparation of cell suspension before running the
samples.
LYA-3 Lyse
This product is intended for lysing the red blood cells and it works with LYA-2 Lyse for white blood
cell classification.
LYA-2 Lyse
This product is intended for lysing the red blood cells and it works with LYA-3 Lyse for the white
blood cell classification and eosinophils coloration.
LYA-1 Lyse
This product is intended for lysing the red blood cells, determining the hemoglobin, white blood
cell classification and counting the total number of white blood cells.
Cleanser
This product is intended for cleaning the fluidic system of the analyzer and regular instrument
cleaning.
The "calibrators" and "controls" mentioned in this manual refer to specified calibrators and controls
and need to be purchased from us or our specified agent.
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4 Working Principle
4 Working Principle
4.1 Introduction
The measurement methods used in this analyzer are: the Electrical Impedance method for
determining the WBC/BAS, RBC and PLT data; the colorimetric method for determining the HGB;
laser-based flow cytometry for determining the WBC data. During each analysis cycle, the sample is
aspirated, diluted and mixed before the determination for each parameter is performed.
4.2 Aspiration
The analyzer provides two types of sampling mode: open-vial sampling and autoloader sampling.
Among which, the open-vial sampling mode supports whole blood samples and prediluted samples,
the autoloader sampling mode supports whole blood samples.
In whole blood mode, the analyzer will aspirate quantitative whole blood sample.
In predilute mode, the analyzer will aspirate the prediluted sample (with the dilution ratio of 1:10)
which is a mixture of 20μL of whole blood/capillary blood sample and 180μL of diluent the diluted
sample thus prepared is then delivered to the analyzer for sampling and aspiration.
4.3 Dilution
After being aspirated into the analyzer, the sample is divided into two parts. After the reaction with
reagents in parallel dilution procedures, each part forms the sample for red blood cell/platelet, white
blood cell count/hemoglobin measurement and white blood cell differential measurement.
To meet different needs, the analyzer offers two working modes –Whole Blood and Predilute, and two
measurement modes- CBC and CBC+DIFF.
Taking CBC+DIFF mode as an example, this section introduces the dilution procedures of the test
sample in Whole Blood mode and Predilute mode separately. (The dilution procedure in CBC mode is
not introduced here since it’s the same as that in CBC+DIFF mode.)
CBC mode, namely complete blood cell count, is intended for counting only, not for white blood cell
classification. CBC+DIFF mode is intended for both counting and white blood cell classification.
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Sampling Sampling
LYA-3
LYA-2 DIL-A
DIL-A
Where,
is the dilution procedure for white blood cell diff, namely DIFF;
is the dilution procedure for red blood cell and platelet, is the dilution procedure for white
blood cell count/hemoglobin; namely CBC.
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180μL of diluent
Sampling Sampling
LYA-3
DIL-A
LYA-2
DIL-A
Where,
is the dilution procedure for white blood cell diff, namely DIFF;
is the dilution procedure for red blood cell and platelet; is the dilution procedure for white
blood cell count/hemoglobin; namely CBC.
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After a predetermined volume of blood is aspirated and diluted by a certain amount of reagent, it is
injected into the flow chamber. Surrounded with sheath fluid (diluent), the blood cells pass through the
center of the flow chamber in a single column at a faster speed. When the blood cells suspended in
the diluent pass through the flow chamber, they are exposed to a laser beam. The intensity of
scattered light reflects the blood cell size and intracellular density. The low-angle scattered light
reflects cell size, while the high-angle scattered light reflects intracellular density (nucleus size and
density). The optical detector receives this scattered light and converts it into electrical pulses. Pulse
data thus collected can be used to draw a 2-dimensional distribution (scattergram) as shown in Figure
4-4.
Figure 4-4 DIFF channel scattergram
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By analyzing the DIFF channel scattergram, the analyzer presents the Lym%, Mon%, Eos% and
Neu%.
Each pulse is amplified and compared to the internal reference voltage channel, which only accepts
the pulses of a certain amplitude. If the pulse generated is above the WBC/BAS lower threshold value,
it is counted as a WBC/BAS. The analyzer presents the WBC/BAS histogram, where the x-coordinate
represents the cell volume (fL) and the y-coordinate represents the number of the cells.
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on the opposite side. The signal is then amplified and the voltage is measured and compared with the
blank reference reading (readings taken when there is only diluent in the bath).
4.5.2 HGB
The HGB is calculated using the following equation and expressed in g/L.
BlankPhotocurrent
HGB(g/L) Constant Ln
SamplePhotocurrent
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Each pulse is amplified and compared to the internal reference voltage channel, which only accepts
the pulses of a certain amplitude. If the pulse generated is above the RBC/PLT lower threshold value,
it is counted as a RBC/PLT. The analyzer presents the RBC/PLT histogram, where the x-coordinate
represents the cell volume (fL) and the y-coordinate represents the number of the cells.
4.6.2 RBC
Red Blood Cell count
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RBC (10 /L) is the number of erythrocytes measured directly by counting the erythrocytes
passing through the aperture.
Mean Corpuscular Volume
Based on the RBC histogram, this analyzer calculates the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and
expresses the result in fL.
Hematocrit (HCT), Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH), Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
Concentration (MCHC)
This analyzer calculates the HCT (%), MCH (pg) and MCHC (g/L) as follows, where the RBC is
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RBC MCV
HCT
10
HGB
MCH
RBC
HGB
MCHC 100
HCT
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Coefficient of Variation (RDW-CV)
Based on the RBC histogram, this analyzer calculates the CV (Coefficient of Variation, %) of the
erythrocyte distribution width.
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Standard Deviation (RDW-SD)
RDW-SD (RBC Distribution Width – Standard Deviation, fL) is obtained by calculating the
standard deviation of the red blood cell size distribution.
4.6.3 PLT
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Platelet count (PLT count, 10 /L)
PLT is measured directly by counting the platelets passing through the aperture.
Mean Platelet Volume (MPV, fL)
Based on the PLT histogram, this analyzer calculates the MPV.
Platelet Distribution Width (PDW)
PDW is the geometric standard deviation (GSD) of the platelet size distribution. Each PDW result
is derived from the platelet histogram data and is reported as 10(GSD).
Plateletcrit (PCT)
This analyzer calculates the PCT as follows and expresses it in %, where the PLT is expressed in
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10 /L and the MPV in fL.
PLT MPV
PCT
10000
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Platelet-Large Cell Count (P-LCC, 10 /L)
P-LCC is measured directly by counting the large platelets passing through the aperture.
Platelet-Large Cell Ratio (P-LCR)
P - LCC
P LCR 100%
PLT
4.7 Flushing
After each analysis cycle, each component of the analyzer is flushed.
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5 Setup
5.1 Introduction
The analyzer has been initialized before delivery. The interfaces upon the initial startup of the analyzer
are system settings by default. Some parameters of the analyzer can be reset to meet various
demands in practical applications.
The analyzer divides the operators into two access levels, common user and administrator. Note that
an administrator can access all the functions accessible to a common user. This chapter introduces
how to customize your analyzer as an administrator.
The administrator is allowed to set the following functions in the Setup interface:
General Settings
Parameter
User Management
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Data Dictionary
Ref. Range
Flag
Host Settings
The administrator is allowed to set the following functions in the Auxiliary Settings interface:
Aspirating
Predilute
Sample numbering rules
Startup sample IP and mode
Color Settings
Number of samples displayed per page in the Review interface
Other
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In Venous Whole Blood (VWB), Capillary Whole Blood (CWB) or Predilute (PD) mode, the
analyzer will obtain the sample information automatically in the worklist according to the entered
sample ID.
In Auto Whole Blood (AWB) mode, if the Automatically scan Sample ID is checked, the
analyzer will obtain the sample information automatically in the worklist according to the scanned
sample ID; If it's unchecked, the analyzer will obtain the sample information in the worklist
according to the Rack No.-Tube No..
For details about the setting of the Automatically scan Sample ID, see 5.3.5 Autoloader.
5.3.1.2 Predilute
Set if you wish to see a popup dialog box when you perform the Predilute counting.
Ask for confirmation (default setting): In the Predilute mode, when you press the aspirate key to
start the analysis, a dialog box will pop up to remind you that the ongoing analysis is for Predilute
counting.
Do not ask for confirmation: the dialog box for confirming the Predilute counting will not pop up.
If the Effective tomorrow is checked, the modification of the next sample ID and mode after startup
will become effective on the next day.
Continue using the sample ID and mode before the last shutdown
If checked, the system will by default add 1 to the last sample ID analyzed before shutdown as
the next sample ID after startup.
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5.3.1.7 Other
Automatically generate the sampling/delivery date
It is checked by default, which means you don't need to input the Sampling Time/Delivery Time
when you add a new worklist or modify patient information after running a sample. The operating
date will be displayed in the date textbox. See the Worklist and Report interface.
If unchecked, the Sampling Time/Delivery Time shall be inputted when a new record is added
in the Worklist interface or patient information is modified after sample analysis.
Automatically delete completed records from the worklist
It’s unchecked by default. If it is checked, the corresponding sample record in the worklist will be
automatically deleted by the software system upon the completion of sample analysis.
Show Result Edited Flags
It’s unchecked by default, which means the edited results are marked with an M at the end, while
the corresponding results with manual modifications are marked with an m at the end. M or m is
displayed between the result data and the parameter unit by default.
If unchecked, the edited result will not be marked with an M or m.
Auto refresh count result(report)
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It's checked by default, which means the sample result will be displayed in the Report interface in
real time after each sample analysis.
If this is unchecked, the Report interface shows the selected result with no real-time update.
Suspicious Flag
A single character (an English letter only) can be re-entered in the textbox as a suspicious flag.
The default value is ?.
Ref. Range Flags
You can select the Ref. Range Flags from the dropdown list. The default high flag is ↑ and the
default low flag is ↓.
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To set your desired default printer, select a printer from the dropdown list of the Default printer, then
click OK to save the modification. Thereafter, all the printing tasks issued by the analyzer will be
assigned to this printer by default.
If the dropdown list is blank, it indicates that no printer has been installed for the operating system. In
this case, install a printer, and then perform the relevant settings and printing operations.
After the print setting is completed, the operator should preview the printing effect of the current report,
then print the report after the confirmation of its correctness.
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Select the report template according to the actual demand and click Set to be Default to set the
current template as the default template.
The checked template with bright green background is the default setting. See the figure below.
Title
Enter the title of the report in the Title textbox. The default setting is Hematology Analysis
Report.
Autoprint
The default setting is OFF. If it is set to be On, the system will automatically print the report of the
sample as per the current report template once the counting results are obtained.
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It’s checked by default, which means the reference range of the parameter will be shown in the
printed report; If it’s unchecked, the reference range, will not be shown in the printed report.
Print result edited flags
It’s checked by default, which means the mark (M or m) for the edited results will be shown in the
printed report if the parameters have been modified.
If it’s unchecked, the mark for the edited results will not be shown in the printed report.
Print Microcropic Exam. Para.
It's checked by default , which means the result of Microscopic Exam. Parameters will be printed
in the report. If it’s not checked, it will not be printed.
Autoprint after validation
It’s unchecked by default, which means the system can print the report automatically without
validation.
If it’s checked, the report will be printed automatically after it’s been validated instead of being
printed right after the results are obtained each time.
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Page Margins
You can adjust the page margins according to the actual needs.
The upper, lower, left and right textboxes are designed for adjusting the margins on the top,
bottom, left and right. The default value is 0.00 and the default unit is cm. See Figure 5-7.
Figure 5-7 Adjusting Page Margins
Only the administrator has the access for setting the lab information. Common users are only allowed
to browse such information.
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Refer to the table below for the detailed instructions of parameter setting.
Table 5-1 Setting Lab Information
Hospital Name Enter the name of the hospital where the lab is located.
Contact Information Enter the contact information (telephone number or E-Mail) of the
lab.
Contact in Service Enter the name of the contact person in Service Department.
Department
Contact Information of Enter the contact information of the contact person in the Service
Service Department Department.
Installation Date Display the installation date of the analyzer. It cannot be edited.
Logo Click Browse, select the logo of the hospital in the popup dialog
box, and click Open. The logo format is .png.
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You’ll be prompted that the date format is set successfully and you’ll see the updated date format. See
Figure 5-10. The date in the lower right corner of the user interface will be displayed in form of new
settings.
Figure 5-10 Successful Setting of the Date Format
5.3.5 Autoloader
Before running samples in AWB mode, you can perform the settings about autoloader parameters.
Click Autoloader in the Setup > General Settings interface to enter the autoloader setting interface.
See Figure 5-11.
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Automatically display If checked, the statistics will be displayed after Please set it
the statistics after autoloading analysis is finished every time. according to the
autoloading is actual situation. It’s
finished every time. If unchecked, the statistics will not be displayed. checked by default.
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Port The port of the LIS. The default value is Please set it according
5600. to the actual situation.
Protocol Protocol Type Type of the protocol used for the N/A
Settings communication between the system
and the LIS. The default value is HL7.
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Selecting You can set the system to transmit one Please choose according
Scattergram or several specified scattergrams to the to the actual situation.
LIS, including LS-MS, LS-HS and
HS-MS. NOTE
The parameter is
invalid when Not
transmit is set as the
Scattergram
Transmission
Method.
The RUO parameters are for research use only, not for diagnostic use.
Click RUO Parameters in the Setup > Parameter interface to enter the RUO Parameters setting
interface. See Figure 5-13.
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Any change made to the display settings or printing of the RUO parameters, the “*” mark and the
declaration will be applied to all the RUO parameters (before and after the change).
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When selecting different unit standards, the corresponding unit list and unit option will be
displayed differently.
If another option is selected except the Custom, then the unit of each parameter can only be
browsed.
2. Click the parameter, of which the unit is to be set, from the parameter list (such as WBC).
3. Select a new parameter unit from the Unit Options list.
For parameters in the same group, if the unit of any parameter changes, the units of the other
parameters change accordingly. (In the list, parameters will be sorted by group; the first parameter
will be displayed in black and the other parameters in the same group will be displayed in grey.)
The unit of MCH changes according to MCHC and HGB, the operator can not modify it.
If the parameters units change, the display format of the list data will change accordingly.
The operations of adding, editing, deleting and adjusting the list order do not affect the sample record
in which the microscopic examination results have been entered and saved. Such operations are only
valid for the record in which the microscopic examination results have not been saved, and the
samples analyzed after the setting operations.
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The name of the new parameter will be displayed in the microscopic exam. parameter list.
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User Group includes Common User and Administrator. Users are assigned different access levels
according to the user group they belong to.
Click OK after the setting is complete. The information of the new user will be shown in the user list.
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You can only change his/her own password and cannot change the password of other users.
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The administrator is allowed to reset the password of all administrators and common users; common
users do not have the access to reset the password.
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2. Enter a new department name, shortcut code and remarks. See Figure 5-28.
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Newly added department name must be entered and it can not be the same as existing ones.
The shortcut code is not necessary to be entered, but once set, every code must be unique.
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2. Modify the Name, Shortcut Code and Remarks in each textbox according to the actual demand.
Newly added department name must be entered and it can not be the same as existing ones.
The shortcut code is not necessary to be entered, but once set, every code must be unique.
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The Ref. Range interface is where you view and set the high and low limits for your patients. The
analyzer flags any parameter value above (↑) or below (↓) these limits.
This analyzer divides the patients into 5 demographic groups: General, Man, Woman, Child and
Neonate. You can also customize another 10 groups. The recommended limits are for reference only.
To avoid misleading parameter flags, be sure to set the patient limits according to the characteristics
of local population.
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2. Double click the cell of the customized group (e.g. Customized 1) and directly enter the name of
the new reference group.
3. Double click the cell to set the Upper Limit of Age and Lower Limit of Age of the reference
group. Set the age Unit and Gender, etc. of the reference group from the dropdown list.
The reference group name entered is not allowed to be empty nor the same as the existing ones.
You can not modify the names and corresponding information of the five fixed reference groups in
the list.
5.7.2.2 Automatically match the customized reference group according to age and
gender
If Automatically match the customized reference group according to age and gender is checked,
the customized reference group will be automatically assigned patients by the system according to
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their age and gender when the patient information is entered. If it fails to find a matching customized
reference group for a patient, the patient will be assigned to the fixed reference group.
When the system automatically matches the reference group according to age and gender, the rules
listed in Table 5-4 shall be followed.
Table 5-4 Rules for Matching the Reference Group
Automatically match the Information of the default Match the reference group
customized reference group customized reference group
according to age and gender
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5.8 Flag
When the test result meets the requirement of the Flag rules, the corresponding Flag will be displayed
on the screen. The operator can edit the Flag rules as per the actual demand and relevant lab
procedures.
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You can also click Restore to restore all the parameters to the default value.
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6.1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the daily operations from the startup to the shutdown of the analyzer with a
focus on the detailed operation procedures for running samples in different working modes.
A flow chart indicating the common daily operation process is presented below.
Figure 6-1 Daily Operations Procedure
Preparation before
the operation
Startup of the
Startup instrument and the
terminal software
Daily Quality
Control
Sample Collection
and Handling
Sample Analysis
Report
Management
Shutdown of the
Shutdown terminal software and
the instrument
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All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
Be sure to dispose reagents, waste, samples, consumables, etc. according to you local
legislations and regulations.
The reagents are irritating to eyes, skin and mucosa. Wear proper personal protective equipment
(e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow laboratory safety procedures when handling them in
the laboratory.
If the reagents accidentally spill on the skin, wash them off with plenty of water and if necessary,
go see a doctor; if the reagents accidentally spill into the eyes, wash them off with plenty of water
and immediately go see a doctor.
Keep clothing, hairs and hands away from the moving parts to avoid injury.
The sample probe tip is sharp and may contain biohazardous materials. Exercise caution to avoid
contact with the probe when working around it.
You should only use the specified reagents. Store and use the reagents as specified in
instructions for use of the reagents.
Check if the reagents are connected correctly before using the analyzer.
After long-distance transportation, the reagent should settle for more than one day before use.
Be sure to use clean K2EDTA vacutainer blood collection tubes with anticoagulant, fused silica
glass/plastic test tubes, centrifugal tubes and borosilicate glass capillary tubes.
Be sure to use the specified disposable products including vacutainer blood collection tube,
vacutainer blood collection tubes with anticoagulant and capillary tubes etc.
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Check and make sure the network cable of the external computer is properly connected to the
analyzer.
Check and make sure the keyboard and the mouse are well connected to the external computer.
Tube Specifications
The following types of vacutainer collection tubes should be used to collect whole blood samples.
Ф13X75 (mm) (without the cap) vacutainer blood collection tube
Ф12X75 (mm) (without the cap) vacutainer blood collection tube
The height of the vacutainer blood collection tube with cap can not be higher than 83mm.
The referred vacutainer collection tubes are not only available in AWB mode, but also available in
VWB and CWB mode.
Barcode Symbologies
The following barcode symbologies are intended to be used to make the tube barcode.
CODE39
Code length: 1~20
CODE93
Code length: 1~20
CODE128
Code length: 1~20
CODEBAR
Code length: 1~20
CODE128
Code length: 1~20
Barcode Specifications
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Grades of A, B, C, D, and F are assigned to evaluate the quality of barcode. The grade (G) of each
level is defined in specified range: A(3.5≤G≤4.0), B(2.5≤G<3.5), C(1.5≤G<2.5), D(0.5≤G<1.5),
F(G<0.5).
6.3 Startup
This section introduces the operations related to the startup of the analyzer, including turning on the
instrument and launching the terminal software.
Before turning on the analyzer, make sure the autoloading area is cleared without racks or any other
objects.
1. Place the power switch at the left side of the analyzer in the [I] position.
The power indicator light will be on.
2. Check the indicator light on the analyzer.
If the indicator light is on, it indicates the analyzer has been started up.
Before running the software, make sure the network cable of the external computer is properly
connected to the analyzer. The analyzer starts to initialize only when the connection are detected.
If you failed to run the software continuously, please contact our customer service department or
your local agent immediately.
After startup, please make sure the data/time of the computer is correct.
You can either start up the main unit first or run the software first.
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4. Enter the correct user name and password in the Login message box.
The initial user name and password of administrator are admin, which was set by service
engineer.
1 to 12 digits of numeric characters can be entered for the user name and the password. No
Chinese character is allowed.
5. Click Login.
The system starts to execute the initialization operations.
The whole process lasts for 4 to 12 minutes. The time needed for initializing the system depends
on how the analyzer was shut down previously.
For the background Ref. Range of each parameter, please see A.5.2 Normal Background.
The background test is designed for detecting particle interference and electrical interference.
The sample ID for the background test is background.
If the background results exceed the Ref. Range for the first time during fluidics initialization, then
the analyzer will run the background test one more time.
Running a test when there is a Background abnormal, you would obtain an unreliable testing
result.
If any error is detected during initialization (e.g. the background results exceed the Ref. Range),
the analyzer will activate the alarm.
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2. Click OK and enter the username and password in the dialog box.
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
Do not re-use such disposable product as collection tubes, test tubes, capillary tubes, etc.
Prepare the samples as per the procedures recommended by the reagent manufacturer.
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Be sure to use clean K2EDTA vacutainer blood collection tubes with anticoagulant, fused silica
glass/plastic test tubes, centrifugal tubes and borosilicate glass capillary tubes.
Be sure to use the specified disposable products including vacutainer blood collection tube,
vacutainer blood collection tubes with anticoagulant and capillary tubes etc.
For the whole blood samples to be used for WBC classification or PLT count, store them at room
temperature and run them within 8 hours after collection.
If you do not need the PLT, MCV and WBC differential results, you can store the samples in a
refrigerator (2°C - 8°C) for 24 hours. You need to warm the keep samples at room temperature for
at least 30 minutes before running them.
Be sure to shake any sample that has been prepared for a while before running it.
For vacutainer blood collection tube (Ф12X75, cap excluded), please make sure the volume of the
whole blood sample is not less than 0.5mL.
To ensure the accuracy of the analysis, make sure the volume of the capillary whole blood sample is
not less than 100μL.
Run the capillary whole blood sample within 3 minutes to 2 hours after its collection.
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2. Take a clean centrifugal tube, uncap and set it under the sample probe as shown in the following
picture so that the probe tip is vertically in contact with the bottom of the tube so as to avoid
bubbles, liquid attached to the inner wall or spatter.
3. Press the aspirate key and add the diluent (180μL at a time).
After the diluent is added and you hear a beep, you can remove the centrifugal tube.
4. Add 20μL of capillary blood to the diluent, close the tube cap and shake the tube to mix the
sample.
5. After the prediluted sample is prepared, click Cancel to exit dispensing the diluent.
6. If more portions of diluent are needed, repeat steps 3~4.
You can also dispense 180μL of diluent by pipette into the tube.
Be sure to keep dust from the prepared diluent.
Be sure to run the prediluted samples within 30 minutes after the mixing.
Be sure to mix any sample that has been prepared for a while before running it.
Be sure to evaluate predilute stability based on your laboratory’s sample population and sample
collection techniques or methods.
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All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
The sample probe tip is sharp and may contain biohazardous materials. Exercise caution to avoid
contact with the probe when working around it.
Do not re-use such disposable product as collection tubes, test tubes, capillary tubes, etc.
Make sure that the entered sample ID and mode exactly match those of the samples to be run.
During aspiration, the tip of the probe should be kept at a certain distance from the bottom of the
sample container, otherwise the accuracy of aspiration volume will be affected.
Keep the tip of the probe from contacting with the wall of the test tube to avoid blood splashing.
Proper reference range shall be selected on the Setup interface before analysis. Otherwise, the
results may be flagged erroneously.
The default system setting for counting mode is Venous Whole Blood (VWB)-CBC+DIFF.
Open-vial sampling analysis includes VWB sample analysis, CWB sample analysis and PD
sample analysis. Since the analysis procedures are similar, they will be presented together.
The system does not run samples as per the worklist by default. If the Run as per the worklist is
checked (See 5.3.1 Auxiliary Settings), the sample analysis will be conducted according to the
worklist upon start-up.
The sample analysis procedures in the conditions mentioned above will be presented on the following
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pages.
3. Choose the measurement mode CBC or CBC+DIFF, and enter the Sample ID.
Refer to Table 6-1 for the description of relevant parameters.
Table 6-1 Description of open-vial sampling analysis parameters
Venous
Running the venous whole blood
Whole Blood Select from the radio box.
samples.
(VWB)
Capillary
Running the capillary whole blood
Whole Blood Select from the radio box.
samples.
(CWB)
Predilute
Running the prediluted samples. Select from the radio box.
(PD)
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4. Click OK.
5. Shake the capped tube of sample for a homogeneous specimen.
For details about the preparation of blood samples, see 6.5 Sample Collection and Handling.
6. Remove the tube cap carefully and place the sample under the probe so that the probe can
aspirate the well-mixed sample.
7. Click Start or press the aspirate key on the analyzer to start running the sample.
The sample will be automatically aspirated by the sample probe.
When the predilute counting begins, the system will prompt a dialog box. To disable such
reminders, please refer to 5.3.1 Auxiliary Settings.
When the analyzer is running the samples, you can switch to Report interface to perform
operations including data browsing, validating, sample information editing, printing, etc. (see 7
Report), and you can also switch to other interfaces.
When the analyzer is running the samples, all the functions related to the fluidics sequence are
not available.
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need to set the blood sample mode and measurement mode of the sample.
For details about the setting of the Run as per the worklist, see 5.3.1 Auxiliary Settings.
3. Enter the sample ID, which should be the same as the sample to be run in the worklist.
The analyzer will match the sample information in the worklist according to the sample ID.
If a matched sample ID is found, the sample will be run according to the blood sample mode
and measurement mode in the worklist.
If no matching sample ID is found, and it's the first running sample, then the sample will be
run in the mode as you set.
If no matching sample ID is found, and it's not the first running sample, then the sample will
be run in the mode of the last run.
4. Click OK.
5. Shake the capped tube of sample for a homogeneous specimen.
For details about the preparation of blood samples, see 6.5 Sample Collection and Handling.
6. Remove the tube cap carefully and place the sample under the probe so that the probe can
aspirate the well-mixed sample.
7. Click Start or press the aspirate key on the analyzer to start running the sample.
The sample will be automatically aspirated by the sample probe.
8. When you hear a beep, remove the sample tube.
The analyzer will automatically run the sample and the analysis status icon and analyzer indicator
is flickering in green; the information area of the Next Sample will be refreshed.
When the analysis is complete, the analysis status icon and analyzer indicator return to
constantly-on green.
9. Repeat steps 5~8 to run the remaining samples.
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When the analyzer is running the samples, you can switch to Report interface to perform
operations including data browsing, validating, sample information editing, printing, etc. (see 7
Report), and you can also switch to other interfaces.
When the analyzer is running the samples, all the functions related to the fluidics sequence are
not available.
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
The sample probe tip is sharp and may contain biohazardous materials. Exercise
caution to avoid contact with the probe when working around it.
Be sure to avoid reversing the collection tube when loading, otherwise, the collection tube may be
broken and/or cause biohazard.
Collection tubes broken may cause personal injury and/or biohazard. Be sure to place the
collection tubes in the right adapter before running, otherwise, the collection tubes may be broken
and cause biohazard.
Before starting autoloader sample analysis, keep your hands away from the racks to avoid injury.
Do not re-use such disposable product as collection tubes, test tubes, capillary tubes, etc.
Repeat piercing the vacutainer blood collection tube may break the rubber tube cap. The
fragments produced may lead to incorrect analysis result. It is recommended that do not pierce
each tube for more than three times.
Sample clump may lead to incorrect analysis results. Check if clump exists before running the
samples; if it does, handle it as per the related laboratory procedures.
Make sure that the entered sample ID, rack No., tube No. and mode could match those of the
sample to be run exactly.
During aspiration, the tip of the probe should be kept at a certain distance from the bottom of the
sample container, otherwise the accuracy of aspiration volume will be affected.
Keep the tip of the probe from contacting with the wall of the test tube to avoid blood splashing.
Proper reference range shall be selected on the Setup interface before analysis. Otherwise, the
results may be flagged erroneously.
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6.6.2.1 Preparation
1. Prepare tubes and racks as instructed by 6.2.2 Tube and Barcode Preparation.
2. Prepare whole blood samples as instructed by 6.5.1 Venous Whole Blood Samples, and
place them in the racks.
If tube barcode scanning is required, make sure the barcode labels on the tubes, which are
placed in the racks, are facing the analyzer.
3. Place racks from the outer side of loading tray.
Placing rack from the center of loading tray may easily lead to the rack out of level.
4. Check if there is a rack in the feeding area; if so, remove it manually.
5. Remove all rack(s) on the unloading tray.
During sample analysis, please do not move the rack or tubes in the feeding area.
If more than 6 racks samples are needed to be analyzed, you should load the rack from the right
of the autoloader while removing the completed rack from the left of the autoloader in time. Load
the rack from the outer side of loading tray, and do not push forward it.
Make sure that the entered sample ID, rack No., tube No. and mode could match those of the
sample to be run exactly.
If any error happens during the analysis process, which leads to remaining racks in feeding area,
click Remove Error. The analyzer will remove the error automatically and unload the rack to the
left tray of the autoloader.
In case of power failure during sample analysis, remove the rack manually. Then open the front
housing to check if there is a fallen tube; if so, take it out.
According to different settings, the autoloader sampling analysis can be divided into:
Do not scan the sample ID or rack No. and do not run as per the worklist
Do not scan the sample ID or rack No. but run as per the worklist
Automatically scan the sample ID and/or rack No. but do not run as per the worklist
Automatically scan the sample ID and/or rack No. and run as per the worklist
Do not scan the sample ID or rack No. and do not run as per the worklist
When running autoloader sampling analysis, the analyzer does not scan the sample ID or rack No.
and does not run as per the worklist by default. Take the following steps to perform autoloader
sampling analysis.
For details about the settings of the sample ID and rack No. scanning, see the description of
Automatically scan Sample ID and Automatically scan Rack No. in 5.3.5 Autoloader.
For details about the setting of the Run as per the worklist, see 5.3.1.1 Aspirating- Run as per
the worklist.
1. When the green indicator light is steady-on, click Mode & ID in the function button area to enter
the Mode & ID interface.
2. Choose Auto Whole Blood (AWB) in the Mode selection.
See Figure 6-5.
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3. Select the measurement mode CBC or CBC+DIFF according to the actual situation, and enter
the values of Sample ID, Rack No. and Tube No..
Refer to Table 6-2 for the description of relevant parameters.
Table 6-2 Description of AWB Sample analysis parameters
Auto Whole
Running the venous whole blood
Blood Select from the radio box.
samples in autoloader sampling mode.
(AWB)
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After starting the AWB sample analysis, the Start button will be replaced by Stop. When you click
Stop, the analysis will be stopped after the previously analyzing of the pierced sample is finished.
Then the statistical result will be displayed.
When the sample analysis is complete, a statistics dialog box will pop up as shown in Figure 6-6.
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Refer to Table 6-3 Description of AWB sample analysis statistics parameters for the description
of relevant parameters.
Table 6-3 Description of AWB sample analysis statistics parameters
Parameter Description
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Parameter Description
You can set whether or not to display the autoloading sampling analysis statistics, and whether or
not to run samples when scanning failed or any error happened. See section 5.3.5 Autoloader.
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When the analyzer is running the samples, you can switch to Report interface to perform
operations including data browsing, validating, sample information editing, printing, etc. (see 7
Report), and you can also switch to other interfaces.
When the analyzer is running the samples, all the functions related to the fluidics sequence are
not available.
After every analysis cycle, the results will be saved to the Review interface.
Do not scan the sample ID or rack No. but run as per the worklist
If the analyzer does not scan the sample ID or rack No. but runs as per the worklist, you can take the
following steps to perform autoloader sampling analysis.
For details about the settings of sample ID and rack No. scanning, see the description of
Automatically scan Sample ID and Automatically scan Rack No. parameters in 5.3.5
Autoloader.
For details about the setting of the Run as per the worklist, see 5.3.1.1 Aspirating- Run as per
the worklist.
1. When the green indicator light is steady-on, click Mode & ID in the function button area to enter
the Mode & ID interface.
2. Choose Auto Whole Blood (AWB) in the Mode selection.
See Figure 6-7.
Figure 6-7 Running the AWB Samples
3. Enter the rack No. and tube No., which should be the same as the sample to be run in the
worklist.
The analyzer will match the sample information in the worklist according to the sample position
(Rack No. and Tube No.), then perform the analysis.
If a matched record is found, the analyzer will run the sample according to the mode as you
set in the worklist.
If no matching record is found, and the Skip the sample when it failed to match the
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worklist is checked, then the analyzer will skip the sample and continue with other samples.
If no matching record is found, and the Skip the sample when it failed to match the
worklist is unchecked, then the analyzer will run the sample in CBC+DIFF mode.
Refer to Table 6-4 for the description of relevant parameters.
Table 6-4 Description of AWB Sample analysis parameters
Auto Whole
Running the venous whole blood
Blood Select from the radio box.
samples in autoloader sampling mode.
(AWB)
4. Click OK.
5. Place racks loading tubes in ascending order on the level of the right tray of the autoloader, with
the barcode labels on the tubes facing the analyzer.
6. Click the Start button or press the [RUN] key on the analyzer to start the sample analysis from the
starting position as you set.
After starting the AWB sample analysis, the Start button will be replaced by Stop. When you click
Stop, the analysis will be stopped after the previously analyzing of the pierced sample is finished.
Then the statistical result will be displayed.
When the sample analysis is complete, a statistics dialog box will pop up as shown in Figure 6-8.
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Parameter Description
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Parameter Description
You can set whether or not to display the autoloading sampling analysis statistics, and whether or not
to run samples when scanning failed or any error happened. See section 5.3.5 Autoloader.
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When the analyzer is running the samples, you can switch to Report interface to perform
operations including data browsing, validating, sample information editing, printing, etc. (see 7
Report), and you can also switch to other interfaces.
When the analyzer is running the samples, all the functions related to the fluidics sequence are
not available.
After every analysis cycle, the results will be saved to the Review interface.
Automatically scan the sample ID and/or rack No. but do not run as per the worklist
If the analyzer is set to automatically scan the sample ID and/or rack No. but not run as per the
worklist, you can take the following steps to perform autoloader sampling analysis.
For details about the settings of the Sample ID and rack No. scanning, see the description of
Automatically scan Sample ID and Automatically scan Rack No. in 5.3.5 Autoloader.
For details about the setting of the Run as per the worklist, see 5.3.1.1 Aspirating- Run as per
the worklist.
When placing tubes in the rack, make sure the barcode labels on the tubes are facing the
analyzer.
1. When the green indicator light is steady-on, click Mode & ID in the function button area to enter
the Mode & ID interface.
2. Choose Auto Whole Blood (AWB) in the Mode selection.
See Figure 6-9.
Figure 6-9 Running the AWB Samples
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If the Automatically scan Sample ID is displayed, the starting rack No. and starting tube No.
should be entered.
If the barcode scan is successful, the sample analysis will be performed in the set mode.
The analyzer will skip the sample and continue with other samples when: the sample ID
scanning failed and the parameter Skip the sample when Tube No. scanning failed is
checked, or the rack No. scanning failed and the parameter Skip the sample when Rack No.
scanning failed is checked.
The analyzer will run the sample in CBC+DIFF mode when: the sample ID scanning failed
and the parameter Skip the sample when Sample ID scanning failed is unchecked, or the
rack No. scanning failed and the parameter Skip the sample when Rack No. scanning
failed is unchecked.
For details about the settings of Skip the sample when Tube No. scanning failed and Skip
the sample when Rack No. scanning failed parameters, see 5.3.5 Autoloader.
Auto Whole
Running the venous whole blood samples
Blood Select from the radio box.
in autoloader sampling mode.
(AWB)
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After starting the AWB sample analysis, the Start button will be replaced by Stop. When you click
Stop, the analysis will be stopped after the previously analyzing of the pierced sample is finished.
Then the statistical result will be displayed.
When the sample analysis is complete, a statistics dialog box will pop up as shown in Figure
6-10.
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Parameter Description
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Parameter Description
You can set whether or not to display the autoloading sampling analysis statistics, and whether or not
to run samples when scanning failed or any error happened. See section 5.3.5 Autoloader.
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When the analyzer is running the samples, you can switch to Report interface to perform
operations including data browsing, validating, sample information editing, printing, etc. (see 7
Report), and you can also switch to other interfaces.
When the analyzer is running the samples, all the functions related to the fluidics sequence are
not available.
After every analysis cycle, the results will be saved to the Review interface.
Automatically scan the sample ID and/or rack No. and run as per the worklist
If the analyzer is set to automatically scan the sample ID and/or rack No. and run as per the worklist,
you can take the following steps to perform autoloader sampling analysis.
For details about the settings of the sample ID and rack No. scanning, see the description of
Automatically scan Sample ID and Automatically scan Rack No. in 5.3.5 Autoloader.
For details about the setting of the Run as per the worklist, see 5.3.1.1 Aspirating- Run as per
the worklist.
When placing tubes in the rack, make sure the barcode labels on the tubes are facing the
analyzer.
1. When the green indicator light is steady-on, click Mode & ID in the function button area to enter
the Mode & ID interface.
2. Choose Auto Whole Blood (AWB) in the Mode selection.
See Figure 6-11.
Figure 6-11 Running the AWB Samples
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If the barcode scanning and worklist matching are successful, the analyzer will run the
sample in the mode as you set in the worklist, and update the sample position.
The analyzer will skip the sample and continue with other samples when: no matching record
is found and the Skip the sample when it failed to match the worklist is checked; the
sample ID scanning failed and the parameter Skip the sample when Tube No. scanning
failed is checked; or the rack No. scanning failed and the parameter Skip the sample when
Rack No. scanning failed is checked.
The analyzer will run the sample in CBC+DIFF mode when: no matching record is found, and
the Skip the sample when it failed to match the worklist is unchecked; the sample ID
scanning failed and the parameter Skip the sample when Tube No. scanning failed is
unchecked; or the rack No. scanning failed and the parameter Skip the sample when Rack
No. scanning failed is unchecked.
For details about the settings of Skip the sample when it failed to match the worklist, Skip
the sample when Tube No. scanning failed and Skip the sample when Rack No.
scanning failed, see 5.3.5 Autoloader.
Auto Whole
Running the venous whole blood
Blood Select from the radio box.
samples in autoloader sampling mode.
(AWB)
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After starting the AWB sample analysis, the Start button will be replaced by Stop. When you click
Stop, the analysis will be stopped after the previously analyzing of the pierced sample is finished.
Then the statistical result will be displayed.
When the sample analysis is complete, a statistics dialog box will pop up as shown in Figure
6-12.
Figure 6-12 AWB sample analysis statistics
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You can set whether or not to display the autoloading sampling analysis statistics, and whether or not
to run samples when scanning failed or any error happened. See section 5.3.5 Autoloader.
When the analyzer is running the samples, you can switch to Report interface to perform
operations including data browsing, validating, sample information editing, printing, etc. (see 7
Report), and you can also switch to other interfaces.
When the analyzer is running the samples, all the functions related to the fluidics sequence are
not available.
After every analysis cycle, the results will be saved to the Review interface.
You can run the STAT sample in ways as the open-vial sampling mode, see details in 6.6.1
Open-vial Sampling Analysis.
During STAT sample analysis, you don’t need to move the racks on the autoloader which was stopped.
After exiting STAT, the autoloading sampling analysis will continue.
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For the background test, the flags for parameters or abnormal blood cell differential and morphology
are not available.
Leucocytosis
Leucopenia
Neutrophilia
Neutropenia
Lymphopenia
Monocytosis
Eosinophilia
Basophilia
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WBC abnormal?
Abn.WBC scattergram
Immature Cell?
Abn./Atypical Lym?
Erythrocytosis
Anisocytosis
Macrocytosis
Abnormal
Microcytosis
Anemia
RBC/HGB
Hypochromia
Dimorphologic
HGB Abn./Interfere?
RBC Clump?
Thrombocytosis
Abnormal
Thrombopenia
PLT
Abnor. PLT Distr.
Suspicious
PLT Clump?
The system shows flags for abnormal or suspicious items in different samples and measurement
modes in accordance with the impact of the abnormal or suspicious WBC, RBC or PLT items on the
results of the parameters. The correlation is shown in the following table.
Table 6-11 Flags for abnormal or suspicious items in different samples and measurement modes
WBC abnormal √ √ √ √
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Left Shift? × √ × √
Abnormal/Atypical Lymphocyte? × √ × √
Leucocytosis √ √ √ √
Leucopenia √ √ √ √
Neutrophilia × √ × √
Neutropenia × √ × √
Lymphocytosis × √ × √
Lymphopenia × √ × √
Monocytosis × √ × √
Eosinophilia × √ × √
Basophilia × √ × √
Dimorphologic √ √ √ √
HGB Abn/Interfere? √ √ √ √
Anisocytosis √ √ √ √
Microcytosis √ √ √ √
Macrocytosis √ √ √ √
RBC/HGB Erythrocytosis √ √ √ √
Anemia √ √ √ √
Hypochromia √ √ √ √
Iron Deficiency? √ √ √ √
RBC Clump? √ √ √ √
PLT Clump? √ √ √ √
Thrombocytosis √ √ √ √
PLT
Thrombopenia √ √ √ √
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"√" indicates that flags will be displayed in the mode. "×" indicates that flags will not be displayed
in the mode.
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When the PLT value is less than 10010 /L, a manual count by the microscope is recommended.
6.8 Shutdown
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
The sample probe is sharp and potentially biohazardous, Exercise caution to avoid contact with the
probe when working around it.
Do not turn on the analyzer immediately after its shutdown. Wait at least 10 seconds before power-on
to avoid damage to the machine.
To ensure stable analyzer performance and accurate analysis results, be sure to perform the
Shutdown procedure to shut down the analyzer after it has been running continuously for
24 hours.
If the analyzer is shut down abnormally, you will lose the unsaved worklist information of the
samples.
Be sure to shut down the analyzer in strict accordance with the instruction below.
Shutdown here refers to the shutdown of the analyzer and the external computer. The following
sections will introduce both procedures.
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2. Click Yes.
The system starts to execute the shutdown sequence and a message box pops up showing the
procedures for cleanser maintenance as below.
3. Follow the instructions and set the cleanser under the sample probe, and press the aspirate key
on the analyzer or click Aspirate to run the first cleanser sample aspiration.
Upon the completion of the first sample aspiration, a message box will pop up as below.
4. Follow the instructions and set the cleanser under the sample probe again, press the aspirate key
on the analyzer or click Aspirate to run the second cleanser sample aspiration.
Upon the completion of cleanser maintenance, a dialog box will pop up as below.
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5. Turn to [O] the [O/I] switch located on the left side of the analyzer.
Once the analyzer is powered off, the following dialog box will pop up.
6. Click Yes and the software program will automatically shut down.
If you click No, the software program will not exit and you are still able to perform any operation
independent from the analyzer.
7. After the shut-down, vacate the waste containers and handle the waste properly.
Be sure to dispose reagents, waste, samples, consumables, etc. according to local legislations and
regulations.
When the analyzer is not connected to the computer, shutdowns will not be executed.
When the analyzer is running or performing other fluidics sequence, do not force shutdown the
analyzer.
If any error is detected during shutdown procedure, the analyzer will return to the status before
the shutdown procedure is performed, and then activate the alarm. See
14 Troubleshooting for details of removing the error.
You should exit the terminal software first and then turn off the external computer according to
standard procedures. Otherwise, the database of the terminal software might be lost!
1. Turn off the external computer according to the shutdown procedures of the operation system.
2. Turn off the display.
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7.1 Introduction
The report interface is the main interface of the analyzer. It is used for assisting the user to perform
various operations after the sample analysis is completed and before the report is printed.
Before the report is printed, you can carry out operations, such as validation, comparison and editing
of the test results in Report interface.
The report interface can be divided into the following four areas:
Sample list area
It displays the result list with specified date and conditions. It displays all the samples of the
current day by default. You can browse various sample records and the main sample/patient
information in this area.
Patient information area
You can input the relevant information of the patient corresponding to the selected sample.
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With different options selected, the records displayed in the list will vary. Refer to the table below
for the correlation.
All (default
Display all the sample records of specified dates.
setting)
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Display the sample records, which are not transmitted to the LIS,
Not Transmitted
of specified dates.
2. Enter a new sample ID and click Save to finish the modification as shown in Figure 7-4.
Figure 7-4 Modifying Sample ID (2)
The operator only has the access to modify the ID of the samples which are not validated.
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Matching Result
Tick off one of the samples to match the patient information with this sample to generate a report
for this sample.
Modifying Sample ID
1. Select and right click a row of record from the Dup. Samples list and select Modify Sample
ID in the popup shortcut menu.
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Counting mode of the You do not need to enter it and it will be displayed by
selected sample. The the system automatically.
format is blood sample
Mode
mode-measurement
mode. For example,
AWB-CBC+DIFF.
ID of the sample under You do not need to enter it and it will be displayed by
Sample ID
analysis the system automatically.
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Department, to which a
Department Select from the dropdown list or directly enter.
patient is admitted.
The person who validates This parameter will be automatically displayed after
Validator
the sample. the sample is validated.
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Remarks Clarifications or notes. The administrator can set the shortcut code for the
options of this parameter list in the Setup > Data
interface and the corresponding name will be displayed
in the dropdown list. Please refer to 5.6 Data
Dictionary for the setting methods.
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Double click the DIFF diagram or the histogram to check the enlarged image. Furthermore, the DIFF
diagram can be dragged around to browse the 3D histogram of the WBC diff.
You can set whether or not to display the four RUO parameters, “*” mark and declaration ("*"
means "Research user only, not for diagnostic use".) in the setting interface. For details, see
Chapter 5 Setup.
Please refer to 7.6.5 Edit Result and 7.6.6 Restore Result for the detailed operations
concerning the editing and restoring of the result data.
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Please refer to Table 7-2 for the description and operating methods of the parameters relevant to the
microscopic exam. results.
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Type of the microscopic Click the Sample Type dropdown list box and select
exam. sample the type of the microscopic exam. sample.
Venous blood
Sample Type
Capillary blood
Cord blood
Blood
Click the Microscopic exam. Time combo box and
select the date and time of the microscopic exam.
Microscopic Time of the microscopic
exam. Time exam. NOTE
The Microscopic exam. time can be no later than the
current system time.
Description of WBC, Enter the morphology information for WBC, RBC and
Microscopic
RBC and PLT PLT respectively into the multi-line textbox.
Description
morphology.
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The specific values of the parameter results that are beyond the display range or without data
collected cannot be provided.
The editing of the parameter results will not affect the display of parameters in the Research
Results tab.
The content of this tab can only be viewed and used for research; it cannot be edited or printed.
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7.6.1 Validate
You can select one or several samples from the result list for validation.
1. Select one or several (point at and click on the target while pressing the [Ctrl] key on the
keyboard) samples.
2. Click Validate or right click and select Validate from the shortcut menu popped up.
The system will perform validation operations for the selected sample(s).
If the selected records contain samples with no test results, after validating the samples with test
results, the system will prompt you that the samples with no test results cannot pass the
validation.
After validating, you can not edit the sample/patient information and the result.
For the validated samples, “√” will be displayed in the cell corresponding to its Validate column
and the button icon will turn into Cancel Validation; for the samples which are not validated, the
cell corresponding to its Validate column will not be checked.
2. Select the run date of the sample according to the actual situation, e.g. 08/21/2014.
3. Enter the ID range of the sample to be validated.
If the sample IDs 000001 and 000100 are entered, it means that the system will validate the
samples between 000001 and 000100 in batches.
4. Click Validate.
Upon the successful validation, a dialog box will pop up as shown in Figure 7-10.
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After validating, you can not edit the sample/patient information and the result.
For the validated samples, “√” will be displayed in the cell corresponding to its Validate column
and the button icon will turn into Cancel Validation; for the samples which are not validated, the
cell corresponding to its Validate column will not be checked.
For the sample of which the validation is cancelled, the cell corresponding to its Validate column will
be unchecked and the button icon will turn into Validate.
7.6.4 Compare
You can compare the sample results of one patient obtained from several runs.
Parameter Comparison
Click Compare, enter the First Name, Last Name, Med Rec. No. and Run Date of the
patient and click Query.
Select the record to be compared from the sample list (including the name and Med Rec.
No. ), click Compare, then click Query.
The Compare interface will pop up as shown in Figure 7-11.
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Run Chart
Click Run Chart in the Compare interface to view the Run Chart of the results of a qualified
patient obtained from several runs. See Figure 7-12.
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2. Edit the result of each parameter and WBC DIFF results in the popup textbox.
3. Click OK to save the changes and exit.
If the sum of the percentage of the diff parameters is not equal to 100.00% or the WBC value is
invalid after modification, the system will prompt in a message box that the entered value is
invalid. Please re-enter after confirmation.
If the result of one parameter is modified, then the result of other related parameter(s) will be
changed accordingly and the high or low/suspicious flags will also be updated.
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In the Parameter Results interface in the Graphs and Results area, the edited parameter is
flagged with an M, while the corresponding results with manual modifications are marked with an
m. As shown in Figure 7-14.
Figure 7-14 Edited Results
After the restoration is successful, the flag (M or m) generated after the Restore Result operation
will be removed.
7.6.8 Print
You can click Print in the result list to print the report of one or several selected samples.
1. Select the samples to be printed.
Select one sample: click to select the sample.
Select several discontinuous samples: click to select each sample while pressing the [Ctrl]
key on the keyboard.
Select several continuous samples: click the first sample, and then drag to the last sample.
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In case of printing several continuous samples, you can also use the Batch Print function to print
the samples within the specified ID range. Please refer to 7.6.9 Batch Print for detailed
operations.
2. Click Print.
For the printed sample, “√” will be displayed in the cell corresponding to its Print column; for the
sample which is not printed, the cell corresponding to its Print column will be unchecked.
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4. Click Print.
The system will print the selected records in a batch.
For the printed sample, “√” will be displayed in the cell corresponding to its Print column; for the
sample which is not printed, the cell corresponding to its Print column will be unchecked.
7.6.10 Delete
7.6.11 Comm.
You can transmit the selected sample data or the sample data within the specified date range
(excluding the blank sample) to the LIS/HIS system.
Transmitting the selected data
1. Select one or several samples from the result list for data transmission.
2. Click Comm..
A prompt box will pop up on the screen as shown below.
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Figure 7-20 Communication for the data within the specified date range
After the communication starts, the interface will show the comm. progress and the Stop button. If you
click the Stop button, the transmission will be stopped after the current sample record is transmitted.
7.6.12 Save
The operator can click Save after modifying the patient information to save the entered information.
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8 Worklist
8.1 Introduction
If a large number of samples are to be entered in batches or in advance, the worklist function provided
in this system can be used. Once the counting of the samples in the worklist is completed, the
corresponding patient information can be viewed in the Review interface , and it can also be modified
in the Report interface.
The worklist can save a maximum of 5000 records.
In the interface, the upper part consists of the function buttons and the worklist list and the lower part
contains the worklist contents, including the sample information and the patient information. The
operation results of the function buttons and the worklist content will be displayed in the worklist list;
and when a record in the list is selected, the worklist content will be shown below the record.
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The records whose Run Status are Running can not be deleted.
3. Click OK.
The system will delete all the selected records and refresh the worklist list.
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2. Enter the Sample ID, Med Rec. No. or First Name of the patient record to be search for.
3. Click Previous or Next.
system will start searching upward or downward from the currently highlighted record, and the
eligible records will be highlighted.
4. Click Cancel to close the Search dialog box.
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Sampling Date and time when the sample is The system automatically displays the
time of sample analysis as sampling time.
Time collected.
To deactivate the auto display, uncheck
Automatically generate the sampling
date in Auxiliary Settings interface. For
details, see 5.3.1 Auxiliary Settings.
The sampling time can be no later than
the current system time.
Med Rec.
Med Rec. No. of a patient. Input in the textbox directly.
No.
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The department in which the patient is Select from the dropdown list or enter
Department
admitted directly.
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9 Result Review
9.1 Introduction
Upon the completion of each sample analysis, the analyzer will automatically save the sample
information, result data, flag messages, histograms and scattergrams to the Review Database. The
Sample Pool of the analyzer can save up to 300,000 sample records.
In the Review Interface, you can browse the saved sample information, result data, flag messages,
histograms and scattergrams, and can search, compare or export the saved sample information.
The Review interface can be divided into three areas, namely the List Area, the Graph Area and the
Function Buttons Area.
List area: Sample records and their main sample/patient information can be browsed here.
Graphs and results area: Test Parameter Results (Main Window), Microscopic Examination
Results, RUO Results, Patient Information, etc. can be viewed here.
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Function buttons: You can perform the operations such as comparing or searching the sample
results, deleting and viewing the Run Charts, exporting and printing reports.
Click a sample in the List Area to view the detailed parameter information of this sample in the Graph
Area.
In the Sample Results List Area, you can switch between the tabs above the list to view the following
types of sample lists:
All Samples
Display all the sample records saved in the Sample Pool.
Not Validated
Display non-validated sample records in the Sample Pool.
Not Printed
Display non-printed sample records in the Sample Pool.
Query Results
Display all the sample records that satisfy the query conditions.
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Double-clicking the scattergram or histogram will launch an enlarged view. Click to exit.
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You can set whether or not to display the four RUO parameters, “*” mark and declaration ("*" means
"Research use only, not for diagnostic use".) in the Setting interface. For details, see Chapter 5
Setup.
Parameter Results
This list displays the analysis results of all the parameters of the samples.
You can compare the values in the Result column with the corresponding Ref. Range.
If the values are within the reference range, it means that they are normal. If not, it indicates that
the sample may be abnormal and the corresponding symbols will be displayed in the Flag
column.
WBC Message
Displays the alert message regarding the WBC.
RBC Message
Displays the alert message regarding the RBC.
PLT Message
Displays the alert message regarding the platelet.
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DIFF
WBC 3D scattergram (DIFF) in the CBB+DIF mode.
WBC/BASO
WBC distribution histogram in CBC mode. BASO distribution histogram in CBC+DIFF mode.
RBC
RBC distribution histogram
PLT
Platelet distribution histogram.
HS/MS/LS
Three 2D scattergrams for WBC (DIFF) in CBB+DIFF mode, namely HS/MS, MS/LS and HS/LS.
Refer to Table 9-1 for parameter description and operation methods regarding the microscopic
examination.
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Type of sample for Click the Sample Type dropdown list box and
microscopic examination. select the type of sample for microscopic
Venous blood examination.
Sample
Type Capillary blood
Cord blood
Blood
Click the Microscopic exam. Time combo box and
select the time and date for the microscopic
Microscopic Time of microscopic examination.
exam. Time examination NOTE
The Microscopic exam. time can be no later than the
current system time.
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The specific values of the parameter results that are beyond the display range or without data
collected cannot be provided.
The editing of the parameter results will not affect the display of parameters in the Research tab.
The content under this tab can only be viewed and used for research; it cannot be edited or
printed.
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The content under this tab can only be viewed and used for research; it cannot be edited or printed.
You can refer to 8.4 Parameter Description for parameter description of the patient information.
9.5.1 Compare
You can compare the test results of several samples taken from the same patient.
Parameter Comparison
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Click Compare, enter the First Name, Last Name, Med Rec. No., Run Date and other
information of the patient, and click Query.
The system will launch the Parameter Result Comparison interface as shown in Figure 9-8.
Figure 9-8 Parameter Result Comparison
Run Chart
Click Run Chart in the Compare interface to view the Run Chart for several test results of an
eligible patient. See Figure 9-9.
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9.5.3 Print
In the sample list, you can click the Print button to print the test report of selected samples.
1. Check the samples to be printed in the list.
If several samples are to be printed in a row, you can use the Batch Print function to print
samples within the specified ID range. See 9.5.4 Batch Print for the detailed operations.
2. Click Print.
You can view the non-printed samples in the Not Printed tab.
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You can view the non-printed samples in the Not Printed tab.
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The upper limit of number of selected records is the number of all the records in the review list.
There is no restriction when selecting the sample records as long as they are in the review list.
9.5.6 Query
You can view the test results of a patient within a certain test date range by entering the query
conditions. The operation procedures are as shown below:
1. Click the Query button to enter the multi-conditional query dialog box as shown below.
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Med Rec. No. Med Rec. No. of patient. Enter into the textbox directly.
First Name First name of patient. Enter into the textbox directly.
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3. Click Query.
The system performs the query operation as per the query conditions, automatically switches to
the Query Results list, and displays all query records. See Figure 9-13.
Figure 9-13 Query Results
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9.5.7 Export
The operator can export the sample data to the external computer for backup. There are two ways of
exporting the sample data: exporting selected records and exporting records of specified dates.
Export selected records in the list
1. Check records to be backed up in the Review List Area, and click Export.
As shown in the following figure, the export range of the system is Selected Records by
default.
Figure 9-14 Export Selected Records
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2. Select Records of the Specified Dates in the Export Range and set the test date range of
sample in the two date textboxes.
For example, .
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9.5.8 CV
You can check the repeatability of the selected sample record. Specific steps are shown below:
1. Select the sample records used for calculating the repeatability.
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9.5.9 Comm.
You can transmit the selected or specified sample data (except the background sample) to the
LIS/HIS system.
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After the communication starts, the interface will show the comm. progress and the Stop button. If you
click the Stop button, the transmission will be stopped after the current sample record is transmitted.
9.5.10 Delete
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10 Quality Control
10.1 Introduction
Quality Control (QC) consists of strategies and procedures that measure the precision and stability of
the analyzer. The results imply the reliability of the sample results. QC involves measuring materials
with known, stable characteristics at frequent intervals.
Analysis of the results with statistical methods allows the inference that sample results are reliable.
We recommends running the QC program on a daily basis with low, normal and high level controls. A
new lot of controls should be analyzed in parallel with the current lot prior to their Exp. dates. This may
be accomplished by running the new lot of controls twice a day for five days using any empty QC file.
The QC files calculate the mean, standard deviation and coefficient of variation for each selected
parameter. The instrument-calculated results should be within the expected ranges published by the
manufacturer.
You should only use the specified controls and reagents. Store and use the controls and reagents
as instructed by the instructions for use of the controls and reagents.
Controls beyond their Exp. date shall not be used. Controls (similar to standard blood samples)
must be well mixed before use.
Common users only have the access for browsing and executing the QC analysis other than
editing.
10.2.1 QC Principle
In the L-J quality control, quality control can be applied to 25 parameters. Considering operators’
different needs, the system allows operators to apply quality control to a few parameters. The analyzer
provides 60 QC files for storing the QC parameters and results. Each QC file can be assigned1 batch
number for high, normal and low level controls. Each QC file can store up to 500 QC results. When
there are more than 500 QC results, the new QC results will overwrite the oldest results in sequence.
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10.2.2 QC Settings
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
Only users with administrator-level access can edit the L-J settings.
Before running a new batch of controls, you need to assign a QC file to each batch of controls. You
can complete the QC settings by any of the following means in the QC files.
Manual entry
Reading the saved preset values
2. Select a QC File No. with empty QC information (the selection range is 1~60), refer to Table 10-1
for setting the parameters in the QC files, including lot number, level, Exp. date of the controls,
QC mode and sample ID.
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Level Level of the controls, including 3 Select from the dropdown list.
levels, i.e. High, Normal and Low
Exp. Date Exp. date of the controls. The default Exp. Date is the current system
date and needs to be changed to the actual
Exp. date of the controls.
QC Mode QC mode of the controls, including Select from the dropdown list.
Whole Blood and Predilute.
QC Sample Number of the QC sample It can be empty. But you are not allowed to
ID enter any sample ID other than the finished
ones.
NOTE
Letters, numbers and all characters that
can be entered through the keyboard
(including special characters) are allowed
for the QC ID, but the number must end
with a nonzero number. Chinese and other
languages (such as Japanese, Korean, etc)
are not supported.
The length of the entries ranges from 1 to
25 and the entries shall not be empty.
The last character of a sample ID must be
numeric, but a string of "0" only is not an
acceptable sample ID.
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In-use Set if you want to specify the QC It is not checked by default. Select
sample ID in the selected file so according to the actual situation.
that you can run the QC sample in
the interface other than the QC
Analysis interface.
If it’s checked, you can run the
sample with the corresponding
sample ID in any interface and
the system will run the QC
analysis for this sample.
If it’s not checked, you can
only run the QC sample in the
QC Analysis interface.
3. According to the target list of the corresponding lot No., enter the target and limits into the
textboxes of the parameters to be included in the QC run.
4. Click the Save button to save all the settings of the QC.
Refer to 10.2.4 QC Result Review for calculation and saving methods for the preset values.
If some of the expected QC parameters are not provided with preset values, you need to manually
enter their reference values and deviation limits. If you do not wish to carry out quality control on some
parameters with preset values, you can manually delete their reference values and deviation limits.
4. Click the Save button to save all the settings of the QC.
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All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
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The sample probe is sharp and potentially biohazardous. Exercise caution to avoid contact with
the probe when working around it.
The sample may spill from the unclosed collection tubes and cause biohazard. Exercise caution
to the unclosed collection tubes.
Be sure to avoid reversing the collection tube when loading, otherwise, the collection tube may be
broken and/or cause biohazard.
Be sure to place the collection tubes in the right adapter before running, otherwise, the collection
tubes may be broken and cause biohazard.
Keep your clothes, hairs and hands away from the moving parts to avoid injury.
The reagents are irritating to eyes, skin and mucosa. Wear proper personal protective equipment
(e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow laboratory safety procedures when handling them in
the laboratory.
If the reagents accidentally spill on your skin, wash them off with plenty of water and if necessary,
go see a doctor; if the reagents accidentally spill into your eyes, wash them off with plenty of water
and immediately go see a doctor.
Running quality controls in presence of errors may lead to incorrect analysis results. If you see the
error alarms when running the quality controls, please stop and resume the analysis until the
errors are removed.
Do not re-use such disposable products as collection tubes, test tubes, capillary tubes, etc.
Sample clump may lead to incorrect analysis results. Check if clump exists before running the
controls; if it does, handle it as per the related laboratory procedures.
You should only use the specified controls and reagents. Store and use the controls and reagents
as instructed by instructions for use of the controls and reagents. Using other controls may lead to
incorrect QC results.
Before being used for analysis shake well the controls that have been settled for a while.
Be sure to use the specified disposable products including vacutainer blood collection tube,
vacutainer blood collection tubes with anticoagulant and capillary tubes etc.
If the blood-sample mode is Predilute, then a reminder of predilute counting will pop up if the user
presses the aspirate key to perform the counting. To close the prompt, please refer to 5.3.1
Auxiliary Settings.
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4. Be sure that the level of the control to be run is the same with the current QC file, and the control
to be run is not expired.
5. Prepare the control as instructed by the instructions for use of the controls.
6. Make sure the QC mode is Whole Blood and the analysis status icon and analyzer indicator are
both green.
7. Shake the prepared control as shown below to mix it well.
Figure 10-4 Mixing the Controls
8. Place the controls under the sample probe where the probe can aspirate the well mixed sample.
9. Press the aspirate key and start running the controls.
Upon the completion of the aspiration, you’ll hear a beep and you can remove the controls.
When the running of QC analysis is complete, the QC results will be displayed in the current
screen (as shown in Figure 10-5) and saved in the QC file automatically.
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10. Perform the above procedures to continue running the controls if necessary.
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
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The sample probe is sharp and potentially biohazardous. Exercise caution to avoid contact with
the probe when working around it.
The sample may spill from the unclosed collection tubes and cause biohazard. Exercise caution
to the unclosed collection tubes.
Be sure to avoid reversing the collection tube when loading, otherwise, the collection tube may be
broken and/or cause biohazard.
Be sure to place the collection tubes in the right adapter before running, otherwise, the collection
tubes may be broken and cause biohazard.
Keep your clothes, hairs and hands away from the moving parts to avoid injury.
The reagents are irritating to eyes, skin and mucosa. Wear proper personal protective equipment
(e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow laboratory safety procedures when handling them in
the laboratory.
If the reagents accidentally spill on your skin, wash them off with plenty of water and if necessary,
go see a doctor; if the reagents accidentally spill into your eyes, wash them off with plenty of water
and immediately go see a doctor.
Running quality controls in presence of errors may lead to incorrect analysis results. If you see the
error alarms when running the quality controls, please stop and resume the analysis until the
errors are removed.
Do not re-use such disposable product as collection tubes, test tubes, capillary tubes, etc.
Sample clumps may lead to incorrect analysis results. Check if clumps exist before running the
controls; if it does, handle it as per the related laboratory procedures.
You should only use the specified controls and reagents. Store and use the controls and reagents
as instructed by instructions for use of the controls and reagents. Using other controls may lead to
incorrect QC results.
Be sure to use the specified disposable products including vacutainer blood collection tube,
vacutainer blood collection tubes with anticoagulant and capillary tubes etc.
You can also dispense 180μL of diluent by pipette into the tube.
Be sure to keep dust from the prepared diluent.
Be sure to run the prediluted samples within 30 minutes after the mixing.
Be sure to mix any sample that has been prepared for a while before running it.
Be sure to evaluate predilute stability based on your laboratory’s sample population and sample
collection techniques or methods.
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4. Be sure that the level of the control to be run is the same with the current QC file, and the control
to be run is not expired.
5. Prepare the control as instructed by instructions for use of the controls.
6. Make sure the QC mode is Predilute and the analysis status icon and analyzer indicator are
green.
7. Shake the prepared control as shown below to mix it well.
9. Take a clean centrifugal tube, uncap it and present it to the sample probe in a manner as shown
in the following picture in which the probe tip is vertically in contact with the bottom of the tube so
as to avoid bubbles, liquid attached to the inner wall or spatter.
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10. Press the aspirate key and start adding diluent. Upon the completion, you’ll hear a beep and you
can remove the centrifugal tube.
11. Add 20μL of control to the diluent, seal the tube with the cap and shake the tube to mix the
sample.
12. Click Cancel to exit dispensing the diluent.
13. Place the centrifugal tube under the aspiration key and press the aspirate key. Upon the
completion, you can remove the centrifugal tube.
When the running of the controls is complete, the QC results will be displayed in the current
screen and be saved in the QC file automatically.
14. Perform the above procedures to continue running the controls if necessary.
10.2.4.1 QC Graph
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
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4. You can drag the scroll bar on the right of the graph to browse the desired graph of the parameter.
You can also drag the scroll bar down to the graph horizontally to browse all the QC results.
Interface Description:
1- The Mean, SD and CV% of all the QC results of each parameter in the current graph.
2- The saving date and time of the QC points located on the green line.
3- The operator who run the QC analysis and obtained the QC points located on the green line.
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4- The QC results of the parameters that correspond to the QC points located on the green line.
5- The QC points in each graph are displayed from left to right according to the sequence from the
earliest to the latest. The QC points are connected by a line to illustrate the distribution trend.
6- The QC point corresponds to each QC result. Only the selected QC point displays its value under
the parameter. The black QC point indicates the value is within the limit; the red QC point indicates the
value is out of the limit.
7- When you clicking a QC point in the graph, the QC points of other parameters saved together with
this one will be marked by a green line.
8- The relative position of the QC point located on the green line and the total QC points saved
currently.
The outliers are excluded from the calculation of Mean, SD and CV%.
New Vial
If the reviewed QC results are obtained by analyzing a new vial of control from the same batch, you
should mark the QC points of the new vial to distinguish the QC results from the old one.
The procedure for marking new vial QC points is as follows:
1. Move the green line to the last QC point of the old vial.
2. Click New Vial.
Blue vertical lines will appear between the selected QC point and QC points of new vial. See
Figure 10-9. All the QC results after this mark are the analysis results for the new vial controls.
Figure 10-9 QC Point of the New Vial
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3. Reopen the same lot of controls and save its QC analysis results, click the Cancel “New Vial”
button. After the original mark is cancelled, follow steps 1~2 and mark the current QC point of the
new vial.
2. Click and drag the two lines respectively to place them at the beginning and the ending of the
range for calculating the preset values.
The Mean, SD and CV% (on the right of the graph) will change into the new results obtained by
calculating the selected range.
3. Click Save Preset Values to save the current Mean, SD and CV% as the preset values for the
corresponding level (high/normal/low).
Then, the two selecting lines will disappear and the Mean, SD and CV% will return to the
calculated results of all QC results.
If the QC results are less than 3, the preset value cannot be obtained.
When calculating the preset values, the results of all parameters should be within their limits.
Ordering
Do as follows to adjust the display order of different graphs.
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1. Click Ordering.
A window as shown in Figure 10-10 will pop up.
Figure 10-10 QC Graph Parameter Sorting
2. Select the parameter that you want to adjust the order (such as WBC), and sort the parameters
by clicking (top), (moving upwards), (moving downwards) or (bottom).
3. Click OK.
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2. You can select the reason from the given ones or input the reasons (up to 200 characters) into the
textbox after selecting Others.
3. Click OK to save the reasons for the outliers and exit.
If you enter the reason for the group of QC points whose results are actually within the limits, then
their corresponding QC data both in the QC Graph and QC Table will be displayed in red. And the data
will return in black if you cancel the reason and then save the changes.
Data Comparison
As per the following steps, you can compare the QC graph of the same parameters for controls from
different lots.
1. Click Compare.
The system pops up the Data Comparison window as shown in Figure 10-12.
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2. Select from the dropdown list the parameters you wish to compare, such as WBC.
3. Select the desired QC file No. from the File No. box (3 files can be selected at most).
The graph of the selected QC file will be displayed below together with its lot No., QC mode and
level.
Delete
The administrator can delete the QC results by the following steps:
Delete a single QC result
1. Move the green line to the desired QC result, and click Delete.
2. Select Current Data in the pop-up dialog box as shown in Figure 10-13.
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3. Click OK.
Deleting all the QC results in the current QC file
Click Delete, select All Data in the pop-up dialog box, then click OK. See Figure 10-14.
Figure 10-14 Deleting all QC Data (QC Graph)
Print
1. Click Print.
The system launches the screen where you can preview the QC graph before printing.
2. After confirmation, you can click and the system will execute the printing operations.
10.2.4.2 QC Table
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
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The corresponding file information and QC table are displayed on the screen as shown in Figure
10-15.
Figure 10-15 QC Table
4. You can drag the scroll bar on the right of the table vertically to browse the desired table of the
parameter. You can also drag the scroll bar down to the table horizontally to browse all the QC
results.
Delete
The administrator can delete the QC results by the following steps:
Delete a single QC result
1. Click the column containing the desired QC result, and then click Delete.
2. Select Current Data in the popup dialog box as shown in Figure 10-16.
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3. Click OK.
Deleting all the QC results in the current QC file
Click Delete, select All Data in the popup dialog box, then click OK. See Figure 10-17.
Figure 10-17 Deleting all QC Data (QC Table)
Editing
Double click the cells in the QC table, then you can edit the selected QC data.
The edited data will be marked with an “E”. See Figure 10-18.
Figure 10-18 Editing QC Results
Restoring
Click Restore to cancel the editing of the QC results. After the data is restored, the E mark will
disappear.
Saving
Click Save to save the editing operations for the QC results.
Communication
All the QC data or the data within the specified date range can be transmitted to LIS/HIS.
Communication for all data
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1. Click Comm..
A message box as shown below will pop up.
Figure 10-19 Communication for all data
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Figure 10-20 Communication for the Data within the Specified Date Range
After the communication is started, the communication progress and the Stop button will appear on
the screen. If you click Stop, the system will stop the communication after the current QC data is
completely transmitted.
Export
If you wish to export the information and the result of the current QC file, do as follows:
1. Click Export.
2. Select the export directory.
3. Enter the name for the export data.
The default file name is [QC_L-J_Data_saving date_saving time]. The file format is .csv. See
Figure 10-21.
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5. Click OK to exit.
10.3.1 QC Principle
The X-B analysis is a weighted moving average analysis that uses values obtained from patient
samples. It uses the 3 red cell indices, MCV, MCH and MCHC to indicate the hematology instrument
performance. This is QC with no controls, which is a method of performance control like QC with
controls. Both methods reflect the analysis performance of the analyzer from different perspective.
Thus, one method should not be replaced with the other.
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It is recommended the X-B analysis be activated when the sample volume of your laboratory is greater
than 100 samples per day. Effective use of X-B requires randomization of samples and a normal cross
section of patients to prevent skewing of indices. A reference range is established by the given
reference values as well as lower and upper limits for the purpose of observing the variation of QC
results within the reference range.
The analyzer performs X-B QC for three parameters, MCV, MCH, and MCHC. Twenty to two hundred
samples can be grouped together for X-B numerical analysis. The samples are derived from the
results of normal analyzer counting, with no distinction of whole-blood or predilute mode. The analyzer
can save maximum 500 X-B QC results. When the saved QC results have reached the maximum
number, the newest result will overwrite the oldest.
10.3.2 QC Settings
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
Only users with administrator-level access can edit the L-J settings.
If the system has stored preset values and QC data, the user needs to delete all the QC data in
QC Graph screen before performs the operations such as retrieving preset values, setting limits
and restoring default settings.
Perform the QC Settings before running the controls. You can complete the QC settings by any of the
following means.
Manual entry.
Reading the saved preset values.
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4. In the Samples/Batch textbox, enter the number of the samples to be included in the calculation
of an X-B QC point.
The range to select from is 20~200, and the recommended value is 20.
5. Click the Open button of X-B to open the X-B QC.
The samples results will be included to calculate the X-B.
6. Enter the targets and limits for the QC parameters.
All the targets and limits for the QC parameters must be entered.
When first use, the default setting will provide the Initial values for the targets and limits of
the three QC parameters.
If the QC data have existed in the QC file, you are not allowed to edit the target and limits.
7. Set the valid upper and lower limits for the QC parameter in Sample Validity Setting field.
Setting sample validity is to set the valid range of four QC parameters, RBC, MCV, MCH and
MCHC. To be incorporated into X-B QC calculation, the sample results should satisfy the validity
ranges of all these four parameters.
8. Click the Save button to save all the settings of the QC.
If the entered value exceeds the acceptable range or the upper limit is lower than the lower limit,
a reminder message will pop up and you will be prompted to re-enter the correct data and save
the entry again.
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Refer to 10.3.4.1 QC Graph for calculation and saving methods for the preset values.
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Sample Validity
Parameter Unit Target Limits(#)
Lower Limit Upper Limit
If the QC data have existed in the QC file, you are not allowed to restore the parameters.
Clicking Restores Defaults can only store the default settings of Target, Limits and Sample
Validity Setting, while Samples/Group, X-B QC switch and limit settings cannot be restored.
10.3.2.5 Print
After completing the QC settings, you can click the Print button to print the data.
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling relevant items and areas in the laboratory.
After the QC settings, the analyzer will automatically start the X-B QC analysis.
After every 20~200 results (determined by the setting) are obtained, the system will perform the X-B
calculation once automatically. You can review the result in X-B graph or X-B table.
In X-B QC, sample results conforming to any of the following conditions will be considered as invalid
and can not be used in the QC calculation.
Sample results exceeding the linearity range
Background results
Sample results not conforming to the Sample Validity Setting
QC data for other QC programs (such as L-J QC)
Calibration data
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Results generated while there are errors which could affect the accuracy of the results
(insufficient aspiration volume or clogging for example).
10.3.4.1 QC Graph
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
4. You can also drag the scroll bar down to the graph horizontally to browse all the QC results.
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If the QC results are less than 3, the preset value cannot be obtained.
When calculating the preset values, the results of all parameters should be within their limits.
After the preset values are set, you can no longer perform the operations relevant to QC settings,
such as retrieving preset values, setting limits and restoring default settings.
1. Click Calc Preset Values.
The screen will display two lines for you to select the range for calculating the preset values.
2. Click and drag the two lines respectively to place them at the beginning and the ending of the
range for calculating the preset values.
The Mean, SD and CV% (on the right of the graph) will change into the new results obtained by
calculating the selected range.
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3. Click Save Preset Values to save the current Mean, SD and CV% as the preset values for the
X-B control.
Then, the two selecting lines will disappear and the Mean, SD and CV% will return to the
calculated results of all QC results.
Delete
The administrator can delete the QC results by the following steps:
Delete a single QC result
1. Move the green line to the desired QC result, and click Delete.
2. Select Current Data in the pop-up dialog box as shown in Figure 10-27.
Figure 10-27 Deleting Current QC Data (QC Graph)
3. Click OK.
Deleting all the QC results in the current QC file
Click Delete, select All Data in the pop-up dialog box, then click OK. See Figure 10-28.
Figure 10-28 Deleting all QC Data (QC Graph)
Print
Click the Print button to print the QC graph.
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10.3.4.2 QC Table
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
Delete
The administrator can delete the QC results by the following steps:
Delete a single QC result
1. Click the column containing the desired QC result, and then click Delete.
2. Select Current Data in the pop-up dialog box as shown in Figure 10-30.
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3. Click OK.
Deleting all the QC results in the current QC file
Figure 10-31 Deleting all QC Data (QC Table)
Comm.
All the QC data or the data within the specified date range can be transmitted to LIS/HIS.
Communication for all data
1. Click Comm..
A prompt box will pop up on the screen as shown below.
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After the communication is started, the communication progress and the Stop button will appear on
the screen. If you click Stop, the system will stop the communication after the current QC data is
completely transmitted.
Export
If you wish to export the information and the result of the current QC file, do as follows:
1. Click Export.
2. Select the export directory.
3. Enter the name for the export data. See Figure 10-34.
The default file name is QC_XB_Data_saving date_saving time. The file format is .csv.
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Print
Click the Print button to print the QC table.
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11 Statistics
11.1 Introduction
You can statistically collect the workload and comprehensive information by selecting and entering
stat conditions.
2. You can select the project and conditions based on actual needs; if no selection is made, the
system will take into account all the workload entries.
The stat conditions of workload include: Department, Submitter, Operator, Validator, Sample
type, Area, Patient type, Charge Type and Run Date.
3. Click the Stats button in the function button area.
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The screen will display all the workload stats that satisfy the requirements, including the item
count and patient count in different measurement modes, as shown in Figure 11-2.
Figure 11-2 Workload Stats result
Click Reset to clear all the current stat conditions and results. You can perform the stat operation
again.
4. (Optional operation) Click Print Preview for a print preview of the current stat results or directly
click Print to print out the workload stat results by following the screen instructions.
2. You can enter or select the stat items and conditions based on actual needs.
For example, to obtain the stat results of the item count and patient count for Physical
Examination for different modes and charge types, you can select Physical Examination from
Patient Type drop-down list, before selecting Mode from Item 1 drop-down list and Charge Type
from Item 2 drop-down list.
3. Click the Stats button in the function button area.
The screen will display all the workload stats that satisfy the requirements, as shown in Figure
11-4.
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The first column shows the information extracted from Item 1, e.g. Mode.
The second column shows the information extracted from Item 2, e.g. Charge Type.
Subtotal row shows the item count and patient count within the same stat item; Total row
shows the total item count and patient count that satisfy the stat conditions and stat items.
Item column shows the number of items that satisfy the preset conditions.
Patient column shows the number of patients that satisfy the preset conditions.
Click Reset to clear all the current stat conditions and results. You can perform the stat operation
again.
4. (Optional operation) Click Print Preview for a print preview of the current stat results or directly
click Print to print out the comprehensive stat results by following the instructions.
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12 Calibration
12.1 Introduction
Calibration is a procedure to standardize the analyzer by determining its deviation, if any, from
calibration references and to apply any necessary correction factors.
To get accurate blood analysis results, perform regular calibration of the analyzer following the
procedures given in this chapter.
Calibration procedures can only be performed by users with the administrator-level access.
You should only use the specified calibrators and reagents. Store and use the calibrator and
reagents following the instructions for use of the calibrations and reagents.
The analyzer identifies a sample as a calibration sample only if the analysis is started from the
Cal interface.
The calculation of repeatability is included in the calibration procedure.
All of the measured parameters must be calibrated before readings of this analyzer can be used
as valid analysis results.
For laboratories conducting routine tests, the calibration should be applied at least once every six
months.
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12.3.1 Preparation
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
The sample probe tip is sharp and may contain biohazardous materials. Exercise caution to avoid
contact with the probe when working around it.
The reagents are irritating to eyes, skin and mucosa. Wear proper personal protective equipment
(e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow laboratory safety procedures when handling them in
the laboratory.
If the reagents accidentally spill on your skin, wash them off with plenty of water and if necessary,
go see a doctor; if the reagents accidentally spill into your eyes, wash them off with plenty of water
and immediately go see a doctor.
Keep your clothes, hairs and hands away from the moving parts to avoid injury.
Be sure to dispose of reagents, waste, samples, consumables, etc. according to local legislations
and regulations.
Do not re-use such disposable products as collection tubes, test tubes, capillary tubes, etc.
You should only use the specified controls and reagents. Store and use the controls and reagents
by following the instructions for use of the controls and reagents.
Be sure to use the specified disposable products including vacutainer blood collection tube,
vacutainer blood collection tubes with anticoagulant and capillary tubes etc.
Carry out the calibration only when the background range, repeatability and carryover are within the
specified limits given in the manual, otherwise, the problems must be identified and solved before you
determine if calibration is needed. If you cannot solve the problems, please contact our Service
Department.
Before the launch of a calibration, do as follows to make sure that the analyzer is ready for use.
1. Check and make sure enough reagents have been prepared for the calibration. You need to start
over the calibration if the reagents run out during the process.
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4. Run the corresponding diluent for 3 times immediately after running the high-level controls for 3
times and calculate the carryover by the following formulae:
First low - level sample result Third low - level sample result
Carryover(%) 100%
Third high - level sample result Third low - level sample result
The calculated carryovers shall meet the requirements in the following table.
Parameter Carryover
WBC ≤0.5%
RBC ≤0.5%
HGB ≤0.5%
HCT ≤0.5%
PLT ≤1.0%
5. It is recommended that you create a log table for your analyzer. This log table should contain all
the necessary information pertinent to your analyzer. The suggested items that you may want to
include in the log table are: calibration date, supplier of calibrator, lot number, expected results
and limits, and result of background check.
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The login users with the access level of common users can not perform the calibration procedures but
only browse the calibration coefficients on the current screen. To perform the calibration, please log
out and then log in as users with administrator-level access.
2. Check the calibration coefficient and calculate the new coefficient using the following equation.
Current calibration factor Reference value
New calibration factor=
Mean
For example, the WBC reference value of a calibrator is 8.3, and the current calibration coefficient
of the whole blood mode is 99.00%.
Run the calibrator in whole blood mode for 11 consecutive times and calculate the WBC results of
nd th
the 2 to 11 runs (n=10): 8.4, 8.2, 8.2, 8.3, 8.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.2. The obtained CV is 1.1%
and the Mean is 8.22, which meet the requirements.
The new calibration coefficient is obtained:
99.00% 8.3
New calibration factor= =99.96%
8.22
The calculated calibration coefficients shall be between 75%~125%. In case of an invalid
calibration coefficient, try to find out the reason (e.g. calibration material not thoroughly mixed,
incorrect operation, etc.).Then recalibrate the analyzer and recalculate the calibration
coefficients.
3. Enter the new calibration coefficients into the factor cell of the parameter that requires calibration.
The entered calibration coefficients shall be between 75.0%~125.0% (calculation results rounded to
two decimal places).
4. Click Save.
If the new calibration coefficient is valid and different from the original value, the following
dialog box will pop up.
Figure 12-2 Calibration set successfully
On the screen, the calibration coefficient is refreshed to be the new one and the calibration
date is refreshed to be the current system date.
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If the new calibration coefficients are invalid, the message box will pop up.
Figure 12-3 Invalid Coefficients
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
Only specified calibrators shall be used. We will not be responsible for any erroneous result
caused by using other calibrators.
See the instructions for use of the calibrators for the lot No., Exp. date and the target.
Calibration with calibrators can only be carried out in Whole Blood CBC+DIFF mode.
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2. Enter the lot No. of the calibrator into the Lot No. box.
3. Click the Exp. Date box, and then edit the Exp. date.
The Exp. date can be no earlier than the current system date.
The entered Exp. date should be either the Exp. date printed on the labeling or the open-container
Exp. date, whichever is earlier. The open-container Exp. date is calculated as follows: the date on
which the container is opened + the open-container stability days.
4. Enter the target values of the parameters in the corresponding Target textboxes.
5. Prepare the calibrators following their instructions for use and place the calibrators under the
sampling probe.
6. To start the calibration counting sequence, click the Start button or press the aspiration key on the
analyzer.
After every calibration run, the progress bar will close automatically and the analyzer will have
different responses according to different analysis results.
The valid results within the linearity range will be displayed directly.
When the current running is complete, if there is a parameter whose calibration data is
beyond its linearity range but still within the display range, then the calibration data will be
displayed in the list and a message box as below will also pops up.
Click OK to close the message box and delete the data from the table without saving.
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When the running is complete, if there is a parameter whose calibration data is beyond the
display rage, then the non-numeric parameter values “***” will be displayed in the list and a
message box as below will pop up.
Click OK to close the message box and delete the data from the table without saving
If any of the parameter’s value in the calibration counting differs from the Target value by
more than 50%, the system will prompt you with a message box asking if the calibration
counting results should be kept.
To keep the results, click Yes. To remove the results, click No.
After the valid calibration result is obtained, the parameters with corresponding checkboxes ticked
off will be involved in the calculation of the calibration coefficients by default.
If you switch to other interfaces before the new calibration coefficients are obtained, the system
will discard the current calibration data and keep the original calibration coefficients.
The out-of-range CV% does not influence the display of the calibration coefficients.
9. Click Save.
If the calculated calibration coefficients of all parameter are within the range of 75%~125%
and the CV% of all parameter are also within the repeatability, then a message box will pop
up.
Figure 12-5 Save New Calibration Coefficients
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Clicking Yes will clear the data of the current calibration operation; clicking No will return to
the original screen.
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas in contact with them are potentially
biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow
laboratory safety procedures when handling them and the relevant areas in the laboratory.
Complete the calibration using fresh blood samples as per the following procedure:
1. Click Cal > Fresh Blood.
Enter the Calibration Using Fresh Blood Samples interface as shown in Figure 12-7.
Figure 12-7 Auto Calibration Using Fresh Blood Samples
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2. Click the Mode button in the function button area and select Whole Blood or Predilute as the
calibration mode for fresh blood samples in the pop-up dialog box.
3. Prepare 3 to 5 normal fresh blood samples as instructed by 6.5 Sample Collection and
Handling.
4. Run each of the prepared samples on the reference instrument three times at least. Average the
results for your reference values.
The reference instrument must be a properly running standard analyzer so as to ensure the accuracy
of the reference values.
5. Enter the reference values for the parameters to be calibrated in the corresponding Target
textbox.
6. Place the blood sample under the sampling probe, click the Start button or press the aspirate key
on the analyzer to run the samples.
7. Repeat step 6 for 10 times and calculate the counting results for sample No. 1 in the 10 runs.
The system will calculate the Mean, CV and Calibration coefficient for each parameter of the
sample. See Figure 12-8.
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If the obtained calibration coefficient for any sample is not within the valid range or CV% or any
calibrated parameters does not meet the repeatability, a dialog box as shown below will pop up
when you are selecting other blood samples.
Click Yes to clear the calibration data of the sample. Redo the calibration or redo after running
another sample meeting all criteria.
8. Refer to steps 6~7 and perform the counting operations for the remaining four blood samples.
The system will calculate the Mean, CV and Calibration Coefficient for each parameter of the
remaining 4 blood samples.
9. Click Calculate.
As shown below, the system will calculate the average of the calibration coefficients, namely, the
mean calibration coefficient (%), as the new calibration coefficient based on the five blood
samples.
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You can also check at least three accurate calibration coefficients and the system will re-calculate
the mean calibration coefficient (%).
The mean calibration coefficient is invalid if its absolute value of deviation from the original calibration
coefficient is greater than or equal to 5%.
If the blood-sample mode is Predilute, then a reminder of predilute counting will pop up if the user
presses the aspirate key to perform the counting. To close the prompt, see 5.3.1 Auxiliary
Settings.
CV% out of standard will not affect the display of calibration coefficient.
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13.1 Introduction
Preventive and corrective maintenance procedures are required to keep the analyzer in a good
operating condition. This analyzer provides multiple maintenance functions for this purpose.
This chapter introduces how to use the provided functions to maintain and troubleshoot your analyzer.
All the analyzer components and surfaces are potentially infectious, take proper protective measures
for operation or maintenance.
The reagents are irritating to eyes, skin and mucosa. Wear proper personal protective equipment
(e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow laboratory safety procedures when handling them in
the laboratory.
If the reagents accidentally spill on your skin, wash them off with plenty of water and if necessary,
go see a doctor; if the reagents accidentally spill into your eyes, wash them off with plenty of water
and immediately go see a doctor.
Performing unauthorized maintenance procedures can damage your analyzer. Do not perform
any maintenance procedures that are not described in this chapter.
In case of problems not specified in this manual, contact our customer service department or your
local agent for assistance.
Only supplied parts can be used for maintenance. For any question, contact our customer service
department or your local agent.
Exercise caution to avoid contact with the sharp sample probe when performing maintenance.
13.2 Service
The analyzer provides multiple service functions helping users to perform daily maintenance.
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The reagents are irritating to eyes, skin and mucosa. Wear proper personal protective equipment
(e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow laboratory safety procedures when handling them in
the laboratory.
If the reagents accidentally spill on your skin, wash them off with plenty of water and if necessary,
go see a doctor; if the reagents accidentally spill into your eyes, wash them off with plenty of water
and immediately go see a doctor.
After long-distance transportation, the reagent must be allowed to settle for more than one day.
When you have changed the diluent, cleansers or lyses, run a background check to see if the
results meet the requirement.
3. Double click the name of the reagent that needs to be replaced, such as DIL-A Diluent.
After the replacement is completed, the following message box will pop up.
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13.2.2 Cleaning
Clean corresponding parts according to the actual situation:
DIFF bath
When the background of the scattergram has abnormal excessive cells, you should clean the
DIFF Bath.
WBC bath
When the background of WBC- and/or HGB-specific parameters exceeds the Ref. Range, you
should clean the WBC bath.
RBC bath
When the background of RBC- and (or) PLT-specific parameters exceeds the Ref. Range, you
should clean the RBC bath.
Flow chamber
When the background of the scattergram has abnormal excessive cells, or bad differential of
WBC, you should clean the flow chamber.
Sample probe
When the sample probe is dirty, you should clean the sample probe.
The cleaning procedures are as follows:
1. Click Service > Clean to access the interface as shown in Figure 13-3.
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2. Double click the icon of the part that needs to be cleaned, such as Sample Probe.
When the system cleaning is complete, the message box will pop up to show that the cleaning is
done.
Figure 13-4 Cleaning Done
13.2.3 Maintenance
Instrument maintenance includes: unclogging, cleanser soak, cleanser soak for DIFF channels,
cleanser soak for WBC channel, and cleanser soak for RBC channel.
13.2.3.1 Unclogging
If clogging is found, or it is suspected that the counting results are not accurate due to aperture
clogging, you can perform the unclogging operations.
The unclogging procedures are shown as follows:
1. Select Service > Maintain tab to access the interface as shown in Figure 13-5.
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3. Click Yes.
A dialog box as shown below will pop up.
Figure 13-7 Cleanser Soak Prompt
4. Present the cleanser to the sample probe as per the prompt, and press the aspirate key or click
the Aspirate button.
30 seconds after the first aspiration of the cleanser soak, the following dialog box will pop up.
Figure 13-8 Cleanser Soak Prompt Again
5. Present the cleanser to the sample probe again, then press the aspirate key or click the Aspirate
button.
A prompt Soaking Cleanser… will appear and the soaking time will appear as shown below.
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7. Click Close.
8. Perform the above procedures to perform the cleanser soak again if necessary.
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3. Click Yes.
A dialog box will pop up.
Figure 13-11 DIFF Channel Cleanser Aspiration Prompt
4. Present the cleanser to the sample probe as per the prompt, and press the aspirate key or click
the Aspirate button.
“Cleanser soaking…” and the soaking time will appear as shown below.
Figure 13-12 DIFF Channel Soaking Process
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6. Click Close.
7. Perform the above procedures to perform the DIFF channel cleanser soak again if necessary.
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3. Click OK.
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3. Click OK.
3. Click Yes to start the emptying, and a message box shown below will pop up.
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4. Remove all reagent pickup tube assemblies according to the prompt, and then click OK to start
emptying the fluidic system.
After the emptying is complete, a message box will pop up.
5. Place the [O/I] switch at the left side of the main unit in the [O] position.
Once the main unit is powered off, the following dialog box will pop up.
Be sure to dispose of reagents, waste, samples, consumables, etc. according to local legislations and
regulations.
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3. Click Yes button to perform the packing up and a message box shown below will pop up.
4. Remove all reagent pickup tube assemblies according to the prompt, and then click OK to start
emptying the fluidic system.
After the emptying is complete, a message box will pop up.
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5. Place all reagent pickup tube assemblies into the distilled water, and then click OK to start
priming.
Be sure to use distilled water in order to ensure the normal use of the device in the future. In
addition, the beaker holding the distilled water needs to be cleaned thoroughly.
The diluent pipe and lyse pipes should be stored separately in two beakers.
System performs the filling operation. After the filling is completed, the following dialog box will
pop up.
6. Take out the diluent and lyse pipes from the distilled water as per the prompt, then click OK.
A dialog box will pop up to prompt you to power off the device.
7. Place the [O/I] switch at the left side of the main unit in the [O] position.
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Once the main unit is powered off, the following dialog box will pop up.
Be sure to dispose of reagents, waste, samples, consumables, etc. according to local legislations and
regulations.
The reagents are irritating to eyes, skin and mucosa. Wear proper personal protective equipment
(e.g. gloves, lab uniforms, etc.) and follow laboratory safety procedures when handling them in
the laboratory.
If the reagents accidentally spill on your skin, wash them off with plenty of water and if necessary,
go see a doctor; if the reagents accidentally spill into your eyes, wash them off with plenty of water
and immediately go see a doctor.
After long-distance transportation, the reagent must be allowed to settle for more than one day
before use.
When you have changed the diluent, cleansers or lyses, run a background check to see if the
results meet the requirement.
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Parameter Description
Please tick off the corresponding box in the Replace column for
the reagent before reagent replacement.
Replace
You can select multiple reagents and click Replace button to
replace multiple reagents.
Period after opening The validity period (days) after the reagent container is opened.
(PAO) It will be shown upon the completion of the reagent settings.
Open-container Exp. Exp. date of the opened reagent, and it will be shown upon the
Date completion of the reagent settings.
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Reagent setting procedures for different analyzer models vary. The reagent setting procedures for
both open and closed models will be presented on the following pages.
Open system
For open systems, reagent setting procedures are as follows:
1. Select the reagent to be set, and then click Setup.
This launches the Reagent Information Settings page as shown in Figure 13-15.
Figure 13-15 Reagent Information
Exp. date of the unopened Click the date control for the settings
reagent (see the outer
packaging of the reagent). NOTE
Exp. Date The reagent, regardless of The validity date of the reagent should be
the container being opened no later than the current system date or
or not, should not be used the validity date indicated on the
beyond this date. packaging.
Residue The current residue volume Enter the information directly into the
Volume of the reagent (ml). textbox.
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If the barcode fails to be loaded, check if the reagent has been used or expired and the
reagent name is correct. If all the information is correct, but the failure persists, please
contact our After-sales Service Department.
Input the barcode via a external barcode scanner
A correctly entered barcode will prompt a message shown below the barcode box, indicating
a successful loading, and the validity date and residue volume will be shown in the
corresponding textboxes.
If the barcode fails to be loaded, check if the reagent has been used or has expired and the
reagent name is correct. If all the information is correct, but the failure persists, please
contact our After-sales Service Department.
3. Click Apply.
The system message will pop up, indicating the successful reagent settings.
Figure 13-16 Successful Reagent Settings
4. Click OK.
5. Click Close to exit.
Once the reagent settings are successfully completed, the system prompt at the bottom right
corner of the screen will show that the reagent has not been replaced. To complete the reagent
replacement, please refer to 13.2.5.3 Reagent Replacement.
When you have changed the diluents, cleansers or lyses, run a background check to see if the
results meet the requirement.
Closed system
For closed systems, reagent setting procedures are as follows:
1. Select the reagent to be set (such as LYA-1 Lyse), then click Setup.
This launches the Reagent Information Settings page as shown in Figure 13-17.
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2. Input the barcode via a external barcode scanner or manual input, and then click Load.
A correctly entered barcode will prompt a message shown below the barcode box, indicating a
successful load, and the validity date and residue volume will be shown in the corresponding
textboxes.
If the barcode fails to be loaded, check if the reagent has been used or expired and the reagent
name is correct. If all the information is correct, but the failure persists, please contact our
After-sales Service Department.
3. Click Apply.
For the settings of diluents, a pop-up dialog box as shown in 6Figure 13-18 indicates the
completion of the settings. Please perform steps 6~7.
6Figure 13-18 Successful Diluent Settings
For the settings of lyses, a dialog box as shown in Figure 13-19 will pop up. Please perform
the next step.
Figure 13-19 IC Card Verification
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6. Click OK.
7. Click Close to exit.
Once the reagent settings are successfully completed, the system prompt at the bottom right
corner of the screen will show that the reagent has not been replaced. To complete the reagent
replacement, please refer to 13.2.5.3 Reagent Replacement.
When you have replaced the diluent, cleansers or lyses, run a background check to see if the
results meet the requirement.
2. Click Replace.
A message box will pop up indicating reagent replacement is in progress, as is shown below.
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Upon the completion of reagent replacement, the message box will be closed automatically.
Once the auto clean is performed or the analyzer is shut down, the statistical data of auto clean will be
cleared automatically.
Administrators can set auto maintenance time for cleanser. See 5.9.1 Auto Maintenance.
At the Self-test or Status interface, the analyzer does not ask for confirmation to perform the
cleanser soak.
If the analyzer is running or has problems when the conditions of auto prompt for cleanser soak is
satisfied, the analyzer will prompt again after the current operation is completed or the problems
are resolved.
After cleanser soak is completed, the accumulative count values will be cleared automatically.
Cleanser soak is an important step in comprehensive device maintenance. It is recommended not
to stop soaking halfway.
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When the main unit is in the Sleep state, operation/status message area will show that the device is in
the Sleep mode (Figure 13-22). Click Exit to exit the Sleep mode.
Figure 13-22 Sleep
You can set the waiting time for auto sleeping, see 5.9.1 Auto Maintenance.
At the Self-test or Status interface, the analyzer can not sleep.
If it is the time to auto sleep but the analyzer is error status, then only after the error is removed
will auto sleep start accordingly.
You can perform the operations without the cooperation of the analyzer when it is sleeping,
namely, communication and print etc.
Different maintenances will be performed by the analyzer automatically when exiting the sleep
mode, and the exiting time depends on how long the analyzer was in the sleep mode.
13.3.1 Temperature
Click Status > Temperature to access the Temperature interface. See Figure 13-23.
Figure 13-23 View Temperature Status
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User can view the current temperature information of the analyzer, including the temperature of DIFF
reaction bath, ambient temperature and the temperature of the optical system. If the results of the
temperature testing exceed the normal range, they will be highlighted by the red background.
User can view the voltage and current information of the analyzer. The voltage or current value that
exceeds the normal range will be displayed in a red background.
13.3.3 Counter
Click Status > Counter to access the Counter interface.
Figure 13-25 Counter
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User can view the device related statistics, such as Sample times, QC times, Laser diode lifetime (hr),
and clogging count. Besides, user can view the detailed statistics of Sample Count and QC Count.
View details of Sample Count.
Click the Details button next to Sample Times, the detailed statistics of Sample Times will be
displayed. See Figure 13-26.
Figure 13-26 Details of Sample Count
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2. Click Export, and select the export path in the dialog box, and then enter the file name.
As shown below.
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4. Click OK to exit.
13.4 Self-test
This feature is to test if some important components of the device can function properly or not,
including syringe self-test, pressure and vacuum self-test, valve self-test and other self-tests.
If the testing result is abnormal, you should try again for several times; if the abnormalities persist,
please contact our customer service department or your local agent.
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2. Double click the part that needs to be tested, e.g. Diluent syringe, and wait for the self-test
results.
After the self-test is completed, a dialog box will pop up to show the self-test results.
Figure 13-31 Syringe Self-test Results
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2. Click the desired Valve No. (e.g. 1), then confirm whether it works properly by the sound of its
opening and closing.
13.4.4 Others
You can also perform the following self-tests:
WBC aperture voltage
RBC aperture voltage
Mix Mechanism
Autoloader
Filter
The procedures are shown as below:
1. Click Self-test > Other Self-test to access the interface as shown in Figure 13-34.
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2. Double click the icon of the desired item, e.g. WBC Aperture Voltage, to start self-test.
The system will perform corresponding self-test operations. After the self-test is completed, a
dialog box will pop up to show the self-test results.
Figure 13-35 Other Self-test Results
13.5 Log
In the Log interface, you can view the records of Set Paras, Other Logs, Fault Logs and All Logs.
If a new record is added when the log is full, the newest record will overwrite the oldest one
automatically.
The administrator can view both his/her own operation logs and the common users’ operation
logs, while the common users can only review their own operation logs.
The log can keep Records of up to 5 years.
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Exporting Logs
Click Export, and select the export range and export path in the dialog box, then you can save all
logs of the specified dates to the external computer, as shown below.
Figure 13-43 Exporting Logs
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14.1 Introduction
This chapter contains information that is helpful in locating and resolving problems that may occur
during the operation of your analyzer.
This chapter is not a complete service manual and is limited to problems that are readily diagnosed
and/or corrected by the user of the analyzer. If the recommended solution fails to solve the problem,
contact our customer service department or your local agent.
You can refer to the following steps to deal with the error messages.
1. Double click the error message area.
As shown in Figure 14-2, the popup dialog box displays the error description and its help
information. The error descriptions are displayed in the order of error occurrence.
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Abnormal 12V driving 1. Please power off the analyzer directly and restart later.
power supply. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Abnormal 24V driving 1. Please power off the analyzer directly and restart later.
power supply. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Abnormal voltage of 1. Please power off the analyzer directly and restart later.
constant-current voltage
abnormal. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Startup initialization is not 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
executed. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
1. Please turn off the analyzer power directly and restart later.
Abnormal +12V power.
2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
The temperature setting of 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
DIFF bath exceeds the
limit. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
1. Adjust the HGB gain by entering the dialog box to set the voltage
Abnormal HGB within [4.2, 4.8] V, preferably 4.5V as instructed in 5.9.2 Gain Settings.
background voltage
2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
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Clogging of RBC 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
volumetric tube filter. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Abnormal RBC aperture 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
voltage. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Clogging of WBC 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
volumetric tube filter 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Abnormal WBC aperture 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
voltage 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
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Sampling assembly is 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
busy. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Failed to read DIFF bath 1. Make sure the temperature sensor is correctly installed.
temperature. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Failed to read optical 1. Make sure the temperature sensor is correctly installed.
system temperature. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Failed to read ambient 1. Make sure the temperature sensor is correctly installed.
temperature. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Optical system 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
temperature out of
working range. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
1. Make sure the ambient temperature is within the normal range [15,
30] °C. Analysis results may be incorrect if the ambient temperature is
Temperature out of out of the normal range.
working range.
2. Click the Remove Error button to remove the error.
3. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
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1. Check if the DIL-A diluent expires. If so, replace it with a new container
of DIL-A.
2. Set the reagent Exp. date as instructed in 13.2.5 Reagent
DIL-A expiration. Management.
3. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
4. If the error still exists after a new container of DIL-A is installed, contact
our customer service department.
1. Check if the LYA-1 lyse expires. If so, replace it with a new container of
LYA-1.
2. Set the reagent Exp. date as instructed in 13.2.5 Reagent
LYA-1 expiration. Management.
3. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
4. If the error still exists after a new container of LYA-1 is installed,
contact our customer service department.
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1. Check if the LYA-2 lyse expires. If so, replace it with a new container of
LYA-2.
2. Set the reagent Exp. date as instructed in 13.2.5 Reagent
LYA-2 expiration. Management.
3. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
4. If the error still exists after a new container of LYA-2 is installed,
contact our customer service department.
1. Check if the LYA-3 lyse expires. If so, replace it with a new container of
LYA-3.
2. Set the reagent Exp. date as instructed in 13.2.5 Reagent
LYA-3 expiration. Management.
3. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
4. If the error still exists after a new container of LYA-3 is installed,
contact our customer service department.
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Positive pressure is 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
abnormal (low). 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Positive pressure is 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
abnormal (high). 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Vacuum pressure out of 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
working range. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Vacuum pressure is 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
abnormal (low). 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Vacuum pressure is 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
abnormal (high). 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
SOCKET initialization 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
failed. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Abnormal network 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
disconnection 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
Loading motor action 1. Click the Remove Error button to remove this error.
overtime. 2. If the error still exists, contact our customer service department.
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Appendix A Specifications
A.1 Classification
According to the CE classification, the Auto Hematology Analyzer belongs to in vitro diagnostic
medical devices, rather than those covered by Annex II and devices for performance evaluation.
A.2 Reagents
Reagent Type Reagent Name
LYA-3 Lyse
LYA-1 Lyse
A.3 Parameters
Parameter Abbreviation Default Unit
9
White Blood Cell count WBC count 10 /L
9
Number of Neutrophils Neu# 10 /L
9
Number of Lymphocytes Lym# 10 /L
9
Number of Monocytes Mon# 10 /L
9
Number of Eosinophils Eos# 10 /L
9
Number of Basophils Bas# 10 /L
9
Number of Abnormal Lymphocytes ALY# (RUO) 10 /L
9
Number of Large Immature Cells LIC# (RUO) 10 /L
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Hematocrit HCT %
Plateletcrit PCT %
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HGB ≤1g/L
9
PLT ≤10×10 /L
HCT ≤0.5%
9 9
(0.00~100.00) ×10 /L ±0.50×10 /L or ±5%
WBC 9
(100.01~300.00) ×10 /L ±10%
12 12
RBC (0.00~8.50) ×10 /L ±0.05×10 /L or ±5%
A.5.4 Repeatability
These repeatability requirements apply only to the situation in which a qualified sample has been run
nd th
for 11 times and the results of the 2 to 11 runs are used to calculate the repeatabilities.
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A.5.5 Carryover
Parameter Carryover
WBC ≤0.5%
RBC ≤0.5%
HGB ≤0.5%
PLT ≤1.0%
HCT ≤0.5%
Accessory equipment connected to the analogue and digital interfaces must comply with the relevant
Safety and EMC standards (e.g., IEC 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Standard
and CISPR 22 EMC of Information Technology Equipment Standard (CLASS B)). Anyone who
connects additional equipment to the signal input or output ports and configures an IVD system is
responsible for ensuring that the system works properly and complies with the safety and EMC
requirements. If you have any problem, consult the technical services department of your local agent.
If LIS communication is required, the external computer must have two network interface cards.
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The external computer for the analyzer must meet the following requirements:
RAM: ≥2G
Hard disk space: ≥20G
Operation system: 32-bit Windows XP/Windows 7
CPU: ≥1.4G
Graphics Card: OpenGL 2.0 or above
Display aspect ratio: 10: 6
Resolution: 1280*768
Keyboard (Optional)
101-Key alpha-numeric keyboard
Mouse (Optional)
External barcode scanner (optional)
IC card reader (for closed systems only)
Printer (Optional)
One LAN interface
Power Supply
Voltage: A.C 100V~240V
Input power: ≤250VA
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
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Height
Depth
Width
Width(mm) ≤650
Height(mm) ≤540
Depth(mm) ≤630
Weight(Kg) ≤58
A.11 Contraindications
None
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