If your unit has a pump:
Pro-Tip: If using the pump, wait 3 to 5 seconds after clearing the wand from the gas source to allow the sample tubing to clear. Readings lag slightly behind real-time air due to travel time. biosystems bts 350 user manual
The BTS 350 operates with specific photometric and fluidic parameters. Unlike fully automated systems, this semi-automatic analyzer requires precise manual pipetting and cuvette handling. The user manual provides the map for: If your unit has a pump:
Without this manual, the user risks erroneous patient results, permanent damage to the flow cuvette, or voiding the manufacturer’s warranty. Pro-Tip: If using the pump, wait 3 to
How do you run a sample correctly? The user manual outlines a strict sequence. Here is the paraphrased protocol:
Critical Warning: The manual states that the BTS 350 is not a random-access analyzer. You do not add samples while the pump is running, as this introduces air bubbles that cause false photometric readings.
According to standard operating procedures (which would be found in your manual), you should never just turn the unit on and walk away.