20
21
11. TESTING HbA1c
Capillary whole blood obtained from a fingertip can be used for HbA1c test.
A 4uL blood sample is needed for the HbA1c.
Sample Collection and Handling.
Sample Collecting Area of Reagent Pack
- Capillary Blood Process
Prick the fingertip of the patient to get a minimum of 4uL of capillary blood sample, and
touch softly the blood sample with the capillary tip of the Reagent Pack. The blood is
automatically drawn up. Make sure that the sample area is completely filled.
IMPORTANT
: Once the reagent pack is filled with the blood sample, analysis must
begin immediately.
11. TESTING HbA1c
- Venous Blood Process
Venous whole blood collected in tubes with K
2
∙ K
3
EDTA, lithium heparin, sodium citrate
or sodium fluoride/ oxalate as anticoagulants can be used.
Venous whole blood can be stored at 2~8
ఁ
(36~46
ሥ
) for 7 days with unbroken seal
(only 3 days when seal is broken) and at 20~25
ఁ
(68~77
ሥ
) for 3 days.
Allow blood samples to reach room temperature. Anti-coagulated blood should be mixed
well prior to testing. Remove the stopper from the holder and take out a drop of blood
sample on a clean container. Softly touch the sampling area of the reagent pack on the
blood sample, and wait until the sampling area is completely filled.
NOTE :
Do not wipe off excess blood outside the sampling area.
Do not touch the open end of the sampling area.
CAUTION :
There is a potential risk of biological hazard.
All part of the
CLOVER A1c
®
system should be considered potentially infectious.
• Use gloves.
• Dispose of used test cartridges in a sturdy container with lid.
• Follow all hygiene and safety regulations in force locally.
