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Tubes with hemoguard closures do not require the use of the supplied plastic
adaptor, refer to Fig. 7 in Chapter 3.
Test tube labeling
The
CUBE 30 touch’s optical sensors are able to detect blood sample levels
in test tubes with a maximum of
one
secondary label. Secondary labels must
be placed directly over the tube manufacturer label, leaving at least 5 mm free
space for the optical sensors to detect the blood level in the sample tube.
When placing a label on a tube:
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Ensure the label is flattened smooth against the tube.
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Press the label down securely, including all the edges and corners to
ensure that no part of the label is loose.
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Leave a label-free space on the back.
Excessive thickness and possible wrinkles on secondary labels, may increase
the test tube’s external diameter, increasing the risk of a tube becoming
lodged in the instrument. If the operator notes resistance when inserting a test
tube, remove the added label before proceeding. Secondary labels must
adhere perfectly
to the test tube’s surface so as to avoid possible label
fragments accumulating in the instrument, and thus obstructing analysis of the
sample.
