CBC MACHINE ABX MICROS ES 60(HORIBA)

 


🧪 Smooth Performance Restored: My CBC Machine PM Experience


It was a routine day in the lab…


Everything was running, but one machine was not performing as expected.

👉 It was the CBC (Complete Blood Count) machine.


The reports were slow, and performance wasn’t smooth.


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🔍 What I Observed


After checking the machine:


✔ Processing was delayed

✔ Flow was not smooth

✔ Performance was slightly inconsistent


👉 It clearly needed attention.


«“Sometimes machines don’t fail completely… they just lose efficiency.”»


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🛠️ The Action Taken (PM Work)


Instead of waiting for breakdown, I decided to perform:


👉 Preventive Maintenance (PM)


Steps I followed:


• Opened and inspected internal components

• Cleaned important parts

• Replaced required consumables

• Checked tubing and flow system

• Ensured proper alignment


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⚙️ Why PM is Important


From my experience:


✔ Prevents sudden breakdown

✔ Improves machine performance

✔ Increases lifespan

✔ Ensures accurate reports


👉 PM is always better than repair.


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😅 Real Field Reality


Let’s be honest…


Lab machines rarely stop suddenly

👉 They first show small signs:


• Slow processing

• Minor errors

• Noise or vibration


👉 And if ignored… then big problem 😄


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✅ Final Result


After completing PM:


✔ Machine started running smoothly

✔ Processing speed improved

✔ Reports became stable

✔ Lab staff satisfied 😊


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💡 What I Learned


This experience taught me:


✔ Regular maintenance is key

✔ Small effort prevents big issues

✔ Performance matters as much as functionality


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🎯 Final Thought


«“A well-maintained machine doesn’t just work… it performs.”»


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🙌 Conclusion


CBC machine PM is not just routine work…


👉 It is essential for accurate diagnosis

👉 And smooth lab operations


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🔥 That day, I didn’t repair a machine…

👉 I restored its performance.

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