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I.
Press the ENT button. The LCD will display the hematocrit result.
ENT
HCT = XX%
NEXT TUBE
MENU
RUN
J.
Press ENT to read another tube. Press RUN to return to the main
menu.
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HEMATOCRIT DETERMINATION REMINDERS
TO ENSURE CORRECT RESULTS, BE SURE TO:
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Use only the size tube displayed on the LCD.
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Use only heparinized capillary tubes.
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Spin sample one time (60 seconds) ONLY.
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Read the tube within one minute after removing it from the rotor.
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Align vertical black line of the slider at the middle of the RBCs/PLASMA full
diagonal interface.
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Tubes spun in HemataStat must be read on the HemataStat.
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Tubes spun in any other brand of centrifuge cannot be read on the HemataStat.
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Inspect and replace disposable plastic tube holders monthly or more frequently
as needed.
