Drucker Diagnostics QBC Horizon 755VES Centrifuge (120V, 60Hz) - Manual (Page 20)

Section 6
CENTRIFUGATION PROCEDURES
6.1 MATERIALS PROVIDED
The QBC Capillary Centrifuge is designed to spin up to 20 QBC-type blood tubes over a fixed time of 5 min. The
centrifuge is supplied with a Power Pack and the test accessories listed in Section 3.1.
6.2 MATERIALS REQUIRED BUT NOT PROVIDED
6.2.1 QBC Hematology Tests
In addition to a QBC Reader or Analyzer, the following disposables and test accessories are required for QBC
hematology tests:
Accessory Part No.
• QBC Venous Tubes (Box of 100) 424240
• QBC Venous Tubes (Box of 1000) 424237
• QBC Capillary Tubes (Box of 100) 424241
• QBC Capillary Tubes (Box of 1000) 424238
• 1.8 mm Blade Lancets (Box of 100) 420000
• 2.3 mm Blade Lancets (Box of 100) 420001
• Work Station 424226
• Sterile wipes
6.2.2 QBC Malaria Test
The following disposables and test accessories are required for the QBC Malaria Test:
Accessory Part No.
• QBC Malaria Test (Box of 100) 253037
• QBC Malaria Test (Box of 1000) 253005
• QBC ParaLens Advance with 60x Objective 424331
• QBC Microscope 424294
• Work Station 424226
• Sterile wipes
6.3 TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS
For QBC Hematology Tests*: Optimum results are obtained when the laboratory temperature is maintained
between 20 to 32 ºC (68 to 90 ºF).* To avoid excessive heating of blood tubes during spinning, locate the
centrifuge away from direct sunlight.
For QBC Malaria Test: Optimum results are obtained when test procedures are performed at temperatures
between 16 to 37 ºC (60 to 99 ºF).
*IMPORTANT: For room temperature specifications: Consult the package insert of the disposables in use in your laboratory.
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