DiaSpect Tm User Manual
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7.2 Venous Sampling
If a venous sample cannot be run immediately, it may be refrigerated up to 72
hours. If the blood is refrigerated, then the blood should be allowed to reach room
temperature before testing. K2-EDTA or lithium heparin tubes may be used.
With gloved hands, take a DiaSpect Tm Cuvette out of the foil bag and close the
bag.
1.
Make sure the sample is at room temperature before testing. Mix the tube by
gentle inversion at least 8 times.
2.
Place a drop of blood on to a hydrophobic surface (e.g. Parafilm) using a
commercially available transfer pipette or DIFF-SAFE
®
Blood Dispenser.
3.
Fill the cuvette completely by touching the corner of the cuvette to the blood
drop. Do not refill the cuvette. If a cuvette cannot be filled in one continuous
process, or if the cuvette contains air bubbles, discard the cuvette and use a
new one, repeating steps 2 and 3.
4.
Gently wipe off the excess blood on the outside of the cuvette with a gauze
pad. Be sure to gently wipe both sides. Do not wipe too close to the open end
as this can draw blood out of the cuvette.
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