Performing a Test
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Sample material
4.1 Preparing to test
WARNING
Proper sample collection
In order to avoid false test results which may lead to inaccurate thera-
peutic decisions adhere to the following when collecting blood samples:
■ Only use heparinized venous whole blood as sample material.
■ For each test use exactly 150 L of sample.
■ Use a suitable sampling system to collect the blood sample. Use only
heparinized blood collection tubes. Do not use blood collection tubes
containing EDTA, citrate, sodium fluoride or other additives. For
details refer to the test strip package insert.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Never use Roche CARDIAC pipettes for blood sampling directly from the
vein nor for administering injections. They are not sterile-packaged and do not contain anti-
coagulants. Roche CARDIAC pipettes are intended only for drawing the sample from the blood
collection tube and applying it to the test strip. See page 132.
■ Observe the applicable regulations and directives for hygiene and
safety when collecting blood samples.
■ Observe the applicable regulations and directives for disposing of
potentially infectious samples and materials.
■ Dispose of used consumables in line with the disposal policy of your
hospital, institute or medical practice.
■ See safety message “Protection against infection and blood-borne
pathogens” on page 15.
1 Prepare the required test strips (shown
here: Roche CARDIAC POC for testing
Troponin T).
2 Make sure that the code chip supplied
with these test strips is also at hand.
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