Replacing the glucose and lactate biosensors – Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 User Manual
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g. Allow the system to warm up.
h. Press
Exit Test
.
11. When the temperature is stable, perform a two-point calibration:
a. Select
1 Calibration
and press
Enter
.
b. Select
2 Two-point
and press
Enter
.
The Ready screen appears when the calibration finishes.
12. Analyze a minimum of two levels of quality control materials to verify sensor
performance.
After the sensor temperature equilibrates, remove the sensor and inspect for
bubbles. As the temperature of the sensor rises to 37
°
C, gas is driven from the
solution, causing bubbles. Remove any bubbles present.
Replacing the Glucose and Lactate Biosensors
Materials required:
S glucose biosensor
S lactate biosensor
BIOHAZARD:
Refer to Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Biohazards, for
recommended precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
NOTE:
Equilibrate the glucose and lactate biosensors at room temperature (18 to
25
°
C) for at least 1 hour before use. Keep the biosensors in their foil packages
while they are equilibrating.
1.
Stop the system from the Menu screen:
a. Select
2
Maintenance
and press
Enter
.
b. Select
7 Stop System
and press
Enter
.
1
Menu Code
2
(from the Main Menu)
Procedural
Notes
2
Menu Code
7