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4. Sample Collection
Handling of capillary blood samples
Fill the micropipette completely with fresh whole blood and wipe o excessive blood on the
outside surface.
Be careful not to wick blood from open ends of the micropipette.
Ignoring these instructions might cause incorrect and non-reproducible results.
8 Complete procedure
Figure 48: Insertion of micropipette into MPA
device
Figure 49: Insertion MPA device into analyzer
Transport sample to analyzer for processing by inserting
lled micropipette into the MPA adapter using the
micropipette holder.
Insert the holder into the analyzer and an analysis cycle with
automatically begin.
Samples should be analyzed directly after collection and for
optimal results not longer than 10 minutes from collection.
Do not remove MPA during sample aspiration or analysis. Removal prior to completion of
analysis may cause erroneous results.