AU480 Sample Rack Usage

AU480
Racks

Racks are identified by a rack barcode label. The barcode label identifies
the type of sample (serum, urine, other-1 and other-2) designated for that
rack. Sample racks are configured in the AU software.
Racks are available in multiple colors to assist the operator in determining
rack function. Rack function is identified by the system by the placement
of magnets on the bottom of the rack.
Reagent Blanks (Blue)

Use any validated container to

place DI Water in position 1

Calibration (Yellow)

Multiple racks may be required for

multiple chemistries.

Use any validated container for

calibrators

Quality Control (Green)

Multiple racks may be required.

Use any validated container for

QC material

Note: Calibrators and QC may be barcoded or assigned to a rack and position.

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AU480
Racks
(Contd)

Patient samples can be placed in white, red or orange racks

Barcode Mode: Barcoded samples may be placed in any position
Sequential Mode: Samples without barcodes must be placed in
sequential order. Do not leave empty spaces in racks when using non
barcoded samples
Patient Samples (White)

Each sample type must be placed in

racks designated for that sample
type
Routine Serum
Routine Urine
Routine Other 1
Routine Other 2

Any validated container can be used

within a rack

Used with the Automatic Repeat

feature

Extra (Red)

Extra Samples: used to designate a

different sample category (user
defined)

Each sample type must be placed in

racks designated for that sample
type

Manual Repeats (Orange)

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If using the Manual Repeat feature,

you must place the sample in the
rack designated for that sample type

Any validated sample container may

be used in an orange rack

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Validated
Sample
Containers

Container

Placement

Description

Primary
Tubes

Rack/
STAT
table

Outside diameter:
11.5-16 mm
Inside diameter:
9-15 mm
Height :
55-102 mm

Part Number

N/A

2.0 mL Sample Cup

(Hitachi)

MU853200

Sample Cups, Glass

ZM006200

2.0 mL Sample Cup

(Hitachi)

MU853200

Sample Cups, Glass

ZM006200

2.0 mL Sample Cup

(Hitachi)
Dead volume =65 uL
(Do not use as insert
on the STAT table)

MU853200

Centrifichem Cups
Dead volume = 50 uL,

Evergreen
Scienific
P/N 1270093-010

Rack
Sample
Cups

STAT
table

16 mm
primary
tube
Nested
Cups

12/13 mm
primary
tube

EZ NEST Sample
Cups
(fits 16 x 100/
16 x 75 mm tubes)
EZ NEST Sample
Cups
( fits 13 x 100/
13 x 75 mm tubes)
Dead volume =50 uL

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