Haemonetics TEG 6s - Operation Overview; Disposable assay cartridges; Blood samples

54 Chapter 5, Operating the TEG
®
Analyzer
P/N 115191-IE, Manual revision: AB Haemonetics
®
TEG
®
6s User Manual
Operation Overview
This chapter explains how to operate the TEG
®
6s analyzer and includes
instructions for the following:
 Running a patient test
 Stopping a test
 Viewing stored patient data
Caution:
Before running tests on the TEG analyzer, you should be familiar with
all necessary safety precautions outlined in Chapter 3, "Safety and Precautions".
Note: Before running tests, ensure that the system date and time displayed in
the top right corner of the display screen is correct. See “Configure date and
time settings” on page 45 for more information.
Disposable
assay
cartridges
Haemonetics disposable assay cartridges should be kept in their sealed
pouches and in the specified storage conditions (2-8 deg C) until just before
use. Cartridges can be used straight from the refrigerator; they do not need to
come to room temperature before using.
Before opening the cartridge pouch, verify that you have the proper cartridge
for the assay you wish to run. Tear the pouch at the provided notch to remove
the cartridge and then place the cartridge in the analyzer when prompted.
Inserting the cartridge triggers a barcode scan and pretest of the cartridge. At
the successful completion of the pretest, the analyzer prompts you to verify that
the assay being run is what is intended.
In the event that the cartridge pretest fails, the analyzer prompts you to insert
a new cartridge or contact service personnel if the problem persists.
Caution: DO NOT remove a cartridge until prompted to do so, either after
normal completion of the test or as a result of choosing to stop the test.
Blood samples Blood should be drawn by a trained phlebotomist following proper techniques
and standards. Depending on the test, either citrated or heparinized blood
should be drawn into a matching Vacutainer
®
tube.
Notes:
 All blood tubes must be completely filled by vacuum. A short draw is not
an acceptable sample.
 Never check for clots in a TEG blood sample by using a wooden stick.
Always check for clots visually.
 Citrated or heparinized samples should be tested no earlier than fifteen
minutes after being drawn and no later than 2 hours post draw.