A TRULY MAINTENANCE-FREE CBC ANALYZER DOES NOT EXIST!
Due to the nature of biological samples, moving components, and the need for precise measurements, a certain level of maintenance of CBC analyzers remains unavoidable. Blood is a particularly challenging substance: it's sticky, prone to clotting and drying, and contains cells that can clog or damage system components.
On Diatron hematology analyzers, the first stage of maintenance is performed automatically when the analyzer is switched on and off each day. Additionally, the analyzer’s user manual lists all recommended maintenance work that should be carried out regularly. If maintenance is carried out according to this scheme, it contributes to the following:
✅ Ensures Accuracy & Reliability: Regular maintenance helps maintain consistent, high-quality results, minimizing errors in patient diagnosis and treatment decisions.
✅ Prevents Downtime: Scheduled upkeep reduces the risk of unexpected breakdowns, ensuring continuous laboratory workflow and avoiding costly delays.
✅ Extends Equipment Lifespan: Proper care and timely servicing protect internal components from wear, maximizing the analyzer’s operational life and return on investment.
Top tips to streamline CBC analyzer maintenance:
1. Opt for devices—like Diatron analyzers—that feature automatic rinsing, self-calibration, guided startup and shutdown sequences, and built-in maintenance reminders.
2. Create a simple maintenance schedule. Break tasks down into daily/weekly/monthly checklists and keep a digital or physical logbook for all maintenance actions.
3. Train staff thoroughly to perform basic troubleshooting and daily care.
4. Use only genuine, high quality Diatron reagents and consumables that were specifically designed for Diatron analyzers to ensure the best performance. Poor-quality reagents can clog tubing or damage sensors.
5. Clean probes & tubing regularly following analyzer’s user manual recommendations. Even low-use systems can get coagulated blood or crystalized reagent in the fluidic.
