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Section 6 Testing
The following steps show how to use each component to measure the sample
concentration.
Specimen Collection
01.
Use fresh capillary blood from the fingertip.
02. Use heparinized or EDTA venous whole blood. Please refer to Professional
Testing below.
Caution: Before testing, choose a clean, dry work surface� Review the
procedure and make sure all of the items needed to obtain a sufficient amount
of blood are available�
Testing with heparinized or EDTA venous whole blood, plasma
and serum
For heparinized or EDTA venous whole blood, mix the specimen well, then collect
specimen into a plastic/glass capillary transfer tubes or pipette. Apply it to the center
region of the Specimen Application Area of the strip. Do not touch the test strips with
the pipette or tube.
• Specimen must be tested within 8 hours after collection.
• Mix the specimens well before testing in order to ensure the cellular
components are evenly distributed.
• Allow the specimen to come to operating temperature (10-35°C) for
approximately 15 minutes if the specimen has been refrigerated.
• Anticoagulants other than EDTA and heparin are not recommended.
Note:
Refer to NCCLS Documents H3-A6, Collection of Diagnostic Blood
Specimens by venipuncture.
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