BD FACSPresto - Blood Sample Preparation

BD FACSPresto Near-Patient CD4 Counter Instructions For Use58
Sample processing overview
Introduction This topic describes the workflow for preparing a capillary or
venipuncture blood sample using the cartridge and instrument.
Workflow The workflow for sample processing includes the following stages.
Preparing a capillary blood sample
Introduction This topic describes how to collect a capillary blood specimen
using a finger stick, and how to add the specimen into the
cartridge.
Required materials •Cartridge
• Alcohol pad
• Nonwoven sponge
• Lancet
•Bandage
Stage Description
1
Preparing a capillary blood sample (page 58) or Preparing a
venipuncture blood sample (page 61)
2 Running samples (page 64)
3 Inserting the cartridge (page 65)
4 Managing test results (page 70)