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PCT Patent Application WO 2010/066475
Un-used punch
Used punch
Once the tissue sample has been successfully extracted, care should be taken to store the sample at room
temperature and away from sunlight for up to a year. We recommend freezing the sample
after a year, for long term storage.
1 Ensure the tissue applicator is loaded with an unused tissue punch (the red plunger is visible in used punches)
.
3 Sqeeze handles together to take a sample
and then release to free the ear. Try to do
this in one swift, fluid, motion. Move with the
animal and don’t fight its movements.
2 Slide the gun over the ear, and position
the cutter approximately 1 inch from the
edge of the ear, taking care to avoid any
obvious veins and ridges.
4 Remove the TSU tube from the pliers by openening
the retention ring and sliding out the tube. Check that
the sampling has been successful. If not, discard the
sample and re-sample with a new punch.
5 Remove the used cutter from the
applicator by pulling the handles apart.
This will loosen the cutter. Discard safely.
CAUTION: THE CUTTER IS VERY SHARP.
Extract sample
from this area.
(1 inch from
head, 1 inch
from edge of ear)
R8
Wash applicator with soap and water after each use, thoroughly dry.
B. TAKING THE SAMPLE
