Arkray SPOTCHEM EZ SP-4430, Operating Manual

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C SP-4430 ● 2-13
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Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT
2-3-4 Preparation of samples
Prepare samples as described below except for Hb and HDL-C, which
require different procedures (see pages 2-16 and 2-17 for sample
preparation for Hb and HDL-C). Test items may be added or changed in
the future. Read the package insert of SPOTCHEM Reagent Strips
carefully for details on handling samples.
Sample
Serum or Plasma
Whole blood
Whole blood
Sample tube
Serum sample tube (Blue cap)
Whole blood sample tube (Orange cap)
Centrifuge tube
Required sample amount
6 × (number of test items) ＋ 38 μ L
250 μ L
250 μ L
The required volume of a serum or
plasma sample is“6x (number of
test items)+38 μL ”.For example,
the required volume for 5 test
items is : 6 x 5 + 38 μL = 68 μL .
A Serum or Whole blood Sample
Tube has 2 lines marked on it for
100 μL and 500 μL .
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Serum or plasma sample.
Prepare a Serum Sample Tube (blue cap).
Pipette serum or plasma. If
measurement is not performed
immediately, cap the tube to prevent
contamination or evaporation.
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Serum sample tube
Blue cap
Whole blood.
Prepare a Whole blood Sample Tube
(orange cap).
Uncap the tube and pipette whole blood.
Cap the tube tightly.
Invert the sample 5 to 6 times (see
“Inverting a sample” on the next page).
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Whole blood sample tube
Orange cap
The Whole blood Sample Tube
contains heparin as an
anticoagulant.
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Wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes. WARNING
Remove any air bubbles or skin on the surface of the sample.
They may cause incorrect measurement results.
IMPORTANT