Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 - Manual (Page 118)

2Ć20 Rapidlab 800 Operator's Manual
Analyzing Expired Gas Samples
Use this procedure to analyze expired gas samples. During this procedure, you
inject the gas into the system. The minimum sample volume requirement is 10 mL.
BIOHAZARD: Refer to Appendix A , Protecting Yourself from Biohazards, for
recommended precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
1. Prepare the sample and insert the syringe in the sample port, as shown in
Figure 2-13.
Figure 2Ć13.ā Inserting an Expired Gas Sample
Sample Port
Expired Gas Sample
2. Press Change Sample Type .
The Sample Type menu appears, as shown in Figure 2-14.
Figure 2Ć14.ā Sample Type Menu
Select Expired Gas.
3. Select Expired Gas and press Enter .
4. Press Analyze .
Wait for the sample pump to start.
5. When the pump starts, slowly inject gas until the sample pump stops. Inject at
least 10 mL of gas.