Abaxis VETSCAN VS2 Manual Del Usuario página 33

1. Turn on the analyzer power by pressing the Power button on the front of the analyzer.
Do this before removing reagent rotors from the refrigerator.
The analyzer starts up, then
performs a self test.
See "Quality Control Fea-
tures" on page 7-1
mation about the analyzer
self test. Alternatively, the
analyzer can be left on.
On startup, the analyzer's heaters may need time to warm the ana-
lyzer's rotor chamber to operating temperature. If so, the analyzer
displays this while warming up:
When the analyzer reaches operating temperature, it displays the
main analysis screen.
Note: Rotors can be used directly from the refrigerator. (Prolonged time
at room temperature can cause suppression of chemistries and
rotor cancellations.) Do not expose rotors — in or out of pouches
— to temperatures higher than 32 ºC (90 ºF).
2. Inspect the unopened foil pouch for tears and punctures. Do not use a rotor from a damaged
pouch.
3. Collect the sample. See
4. Tear open the rotor pouch at the notch on the edge of the package.
Note: A rotor must be used within 20 minutes of opening the pouch. Do not refrigerate a rotor
after opening the pouch.
for infor-
"Collecting Samples" on page 4-2
Test Procedure and Results
for instructions.
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