Once the incubation timer sounds, move the cuvette into an active . Prepare the pipettor with the starting reagent.
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As a fibrin clot forms, the viscosity of the plasma increases, slowing the ball's movement. The analyzer detects this change in movement to determine the exact clotting time.
: Load divisible cuvette strips into the incubation wells. diagnostica stago start 4 coagulation analyzer manual
: Clean working surfaces, washing wells, and thermal conductors.
Pipette the required amount of plasma into the cuvette (typically 50--100 μL depending on the assay).
: Place a stainless steel ball into each measuring cuvette using the dedicated ball dispenser. Once the incubation timer sounds, move the cuvette
Stable ambient temperature between 15°C and 32°C (59°F to 90°F). Humidity: Relative humidity below 80%, non-condensing.
16 positions for cuvettes; 2 positions for reagents. Printer Output: Compatible with external thermal printers. Sample Type: Plasma.
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Wipe down the incubation area with a mild disinfectant. Ensure no reagent spills have occurred in the measurement channels. Weekly: Check the pipette tip and tubing for clogs.
: Use a 1:10 dilution of 5% sodium hypochlorite to clean, then rinse and dry with a slightly moistened paper tissue.