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High lipemia may be due to diet. Ensure the patient has fasted for at least 12 hours before collecting
another sample. For suggestions on testing grossly lipemic or icteric samples, see
on page 7-1. For grossly lipemic samples from fasting patients or for icteric samples, use an alternative
testing method or send the sample to a reference laboratory.
3.6 Testing Procedure Summary
3.6.1 Piccolo Xpress Chemistry Analyzer
Make sure the electrical outlet used for the analyzer is grounded.
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Make sure the ambient temperature in the analyzer's location is 15–32 ºC (59–90 ºF).
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Do not disconnect the power to the analyzer while running a sample.
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Keep the analyzer drawer closed when not in use.
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Do not attempt to repair the analyzer, as this may void the warranty.
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3.6.2 Reagent Discs
CAUTION: Discs are fragile — always handle with care. Do not tap discs on the table or work
bench to empty the sample port. Do not use a disk that has been dropped.
Inspect every reagent disc for damage before use. Never use a damaged disc.
Do not use expired discs. The reagent disc expiration date is printed on the foil pouch
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and is encoded in the bar code.
Store all reagent discs at 2–8 ºC (36–46 ºF) as described on their respective pouch labels.
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Discs may be used directly from the refrigerator.
Keep reagent discs clean. Use powder-free gloves to handle the discs, and touch the discs
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only along their edges to eliminate the possibility of fingerprints on the cuvette optical
surfaces. If sample spills on the outside of the disc, remove it with a lint-free tissue, and
make sure the tissue does not withdraw any sample from the sample port.
After introducing the sample, hold the reagent disc flat to avoid spillage.
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Never use a reagent disc that has been dropped.
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Use the reagent disc within 20 minutes of opening the foil pouch.
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Run the reagent disc within 10 minutes of applying the sample.
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"Troubleshooting" on page 7-1
"Maintenance and Service" on page 9-1
Testing and Results
for troubleshooting procedures.
for regular maintenance tasks.
"Troubleshooting"