Roche Diagnostics
Operatorโs Manual ยท Version 3.4 B-95
Cedex Bio analyzer 5 Daily operation
Finishing the shift
Removing the reagent disk
During periods when you do not perform tests, the disk should be stored in a clean
refrigerated place at temperatures in the range of +2 to +8ยฐC.
a To remove the reagent disk
1
Choose Overview > > .
A screen is displayed, asking you to remove the reagent disk.
2
Open the main cover.
3
Remove the reagent disk.
4
Place the reagent disk in the reagent disk container.
5
Close the main cover.
6
Store the reagent disk container in a refrigerated place.
Make sure that you have read and understood section Safety information on page B-5. The
following warning messages in particular are relevant:
o Injury through reagents and other working solutions on page B-5.
o Infection by biohazardous materials on page B-5.
o Personal injury or damage to the analyzer due to contact with analyzer mechanism on
page B-5.
Spillage through tipping reagent disk
The reagent disk container can slip off or tip over if it is not placed on an even horizontal
surface.
When storing the reagent disk container, make sure to place it on a firm, even, horizontal
surface that is easily accessible.
When handling the reagent disk, make sure not to tilt it.