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A Glossary
CMU
Control and management module of the Auto Sample Processing System. It monitors the
modules and devices of the sample processing line, tracks sample flow, sets up orders and
views samples that have not been analyzed.
DMU
Data management unit of Auto Hematology Analyzer, also called the PC. It runs data
management operations, including worklist editing, analysis results reviewing, analysis report
generating, and LIS/HIS communication.
SPU
Sample processing unit of Auto Hematology Analyzer, also called the main unit. Process
patient samples and sends original test results to DMU.
Analyzer
Short for Auto Hematology Analyzer, which analyzes blood or body fluid samples, providing
sample cells analysis results.
Order
The source of sample analyzing mode in Auto Sample Processing System, which can be set
up in CMU software.
Track Unit
It receives sample racks sent by the loading module, transports them to the analyzer for
analysis, or to the SM&S for slide making and staining, and then transports the processed
sample racks to the unloading storage region of the track module.
Track Module
Track unit and its cabinet.
Pneumatic Unit
Also called compressor or PU. It provides pressure and vacuum to SPU of the analyzer or the
Auto Sample Processing System.
SM&S
Short for Auto Slide Maker & Stainer, which makes sample slides.
Unloading Module
unloading unit and its cabinet.
Unloading Assembly
It receives sample tube racks that have been processed from the unloading storage region of
the track module, so that users may collect them.
Loading Module
Loading unit and its cabinet.
Loading Assembly
It accommodates sample tube racks, reads barcodes of tube racks by barcode scanner and
sends the racks to specified track module.