HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb User manual
HemoCue®Plasma/Low Hb
Operating manual
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Table of Contents
HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb System....................................................................3
Components.............................................................................................................4
Start-up ......................................................................................................................6
Measuring Sample material .................................................................................8
Maintenance...........................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................................14
Specifications.........................................................................................................23
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HemoCue®Plasma/Low Hb System
Thank you for choosing the HemoCue®Plasma/Low Hb System. The system is used for quantitative determination of low levels of hemoglobin in plasma and
serum specimens, aqueous solutions, or stored or banked erythrocytes using a specially designed photometer, the HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Photometer
and specially designed microcuvettes, the HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Microcuvettes.
The HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Photometer is only to be used with HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Microcuvettes. The HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Microcuvettes
arefor In Vitro Diagnostic use only.
Read and follow this operating manual and the HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Microcuvettes package insert to attain optimum performance and safety.
Anyother use of the system than recommended by the manufacturer may impair the safety.
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Components
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1. HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Photometer*
2. Power adapter**
3. 5 alkaline type AA batteries***
4. A vial of HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb
Microcuvettes***
5. HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Operating
Manual
Open the carton and lift out the photometer
and accessories.
If no AC power is available, use 5 alkaline type
AA batteries. On the bottom of the photometer
there is a lid covering the battery compart-
ment. Press the flap to remove the lid. Place
the batteries in the battery compartment and
replace the lid.
Consult local environmental authorities for
proper disposal of batteries.
* Do not open the cover of the photometer.
Note: The warranty is void if the cover of the
photometer has been opened.
** Only use power adapters listed under
Specifications.
*** Not included.
For infomation about HemoCue Plasma/
Low Hb Microcuvettes please contact the
HemoCue distributor.
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3c
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3b
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Start-up
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Make sure the photometer is placed horizon-
tally and on a stable surface.
Only use power adapters approved by
HemoCue, as listed under Technical
Specifications.
1. If AC power is available, use the power
adapter.
2. If no power is available, insert 5 alkaline
type AA batteries.
3. Turn the switch to the ’ON’ position (3a).
All symbols appear on the display (3b),
and after approximately 10 seconds the
letter ’LHb’ will be displayed (3c).
4. Pull out the cuvette holder to its loading
position. This point, which should not be
exceeded, is easily established by paying
attention to a distinct stop.
5. After approximately 15 seconds the
indication ’READY’ appears on the display
together with three flashing dashes. The
photometer is ready for measurement.
Turn the photometer off by switching power
switch to the ’OFF’ position.
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Measuring Sample material
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Always wear protective gloves. Handle
blood with care, as it may be infectious.
Followlocal safety procedures for disposal
ofused microcuvettes.
1. To perform a test, the cuvette holder
should be in its loading position. The
display will show three flashing dashes
and ’READY’. Remove a HemoCue Plasma/
Low Hb Microcuvette from the vial.
2. Place a drop of well mixed sample onto
a hydrophobic surface using a suitable
transfer device.
3. Fill the microcuvette in one continuous
process. Do NOT refill.
4. Wipe off excess sample from the outside
of the microcuvette with a clean, lint-free
wipe. Do not touch the filling end of the
microcuvette. If a second sample is to be
taken, fill a new microcuvette from a new
drop of sample. This should not be done
until the measurement of the first sample
is completed.
5. Visually inspect the microcuvette. If the
microcuvette is not completely filled with
sample or there are air bubbles, discard
and fill a new microcuvette. Small bubbles
around the edge can be ignored.
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