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Abaxis HM5 Quick Reference Manual

VetScan HM5

Introduction

Customer and Technical Support

HM5 System

Power Supply and Power Cord

Accessories

Touchscreen Icons

Section 2: Installing the VetScan HM5

Choosing a Location

Installation

Initializing the VetScan HM5

Section 3: Settings

Settings Overview

General Settings

Measurement Settings

Communication Settings

Admin Settings

Section 4: Running a Sample

Collecting and Handling Samples

Storing Samples

Before Performing an Analysis

Running a Blank Measurement

Running a Sample

Adjusting the Lyse Volume

Section 5: Quality Control and Calibration

Calibration

calibration procedure

Section 6: Maintenance & Service

Preventive Maintenance

Automatic Self-Cleaning

Changing the Reagent Pack

Software Upgrades

Auto Maintenance Flush

Section 7: User Permissions

User Permission Levels

Adding Users and Passwords

Logging In

Shutting Down the Analyzer

Section 9: Troubleshooting

Warning Indicators

Error Messages

Evaluating Unexpected Results

Printer Troubleshooting

Section 10: Specifications

VetScan HM5 Specifications

Linearity Ranges

Precision

Section A: Introduction to Veterinary Hematology

A.1 Function of Blood

A.2 Composition of Blood

A.3 Blood Cell Parameters

A.4 Normal Hematology Ranges

A.5 Veterinary Hematology References

Section B: Operating Principles

B.1 Complete Blood Count (CBC)

B.3 Hemoglobin Determination

B.4 Measured and Calculated Parameters

B.5 Measured and Calculated Values

Section D: Veterinary Case Studies

D.1 Normal Level Control

D.2 Dogs

D.3 Cats

D.4 Horses

E.1 White Blood Cell Parameters and Associated Indications

E.2 Red Blood Cell Parameters and Associated Indications

E.3 Platelet Parameters and Associated Indications

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