Chapter 10
10.2. Test Specifications
Inconclusive. A minimum of
95 %
of correctly collected blood samples are typable using
the Canine DEA 1 Blood Typing Test.
All components of the test kit are stable at refrigerated temperatures (
36 degree F
to
46 degree F
or
2
◦
C
to
8
◦
C
) until the expiration date printed on the pouch label.Once
warmed do not return cartridge to the refrigerator and use within the same day. After
opening the pouch and cartridge must be used within 10 minutes. Kits and components
should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Once warmed do not return cartridge to the
refrigerator and use within the same day. After opening the pouch and cartridge must
be used within 10 minutes. The time it takes to perform a blood type determination
with the Heska Element COAG
™
Analyzer depends on factors such as type of test and
test environment. At room temperature, it takes about 90 seconds for the instrument to
warm up the test cartridge to
99 °F
or
37
◦
C
. Lower and higher room temperatures may
change the warm up time. Once the procedure of the assay begins, an answer should
be available within 5 minutes.
Table 10.1: Specifications for the Canine DEA 1 Blood Typing Test.
Measurement Technology Agglutination detection using light absorbance
Species Canine (Dog)
Possible results Positive, Negative and Inconclusive
Sample Type Diluted whole blood
Sample Volume 100 µL of whole blood
Sample Collection EDTA collection tube
Sample Stability Use the blood within the day of collection. Do not dilute
the sample until prompted to do so on-screen.
Cartridge Stability Do not expose the cartridges in the foil pouch to direct
sunlight or leave them at room temperature for more
than one day.
Use cartridges taken from the foil pouch within 10
minutes
Storage Store at 36 °F to 77 °F/2
◦
C to 25
◦
C
Shelf Life The expiration date is printed on the pouch label.
Warm-up time
Approximately 90 seconds. The actual time depends on
the blood sample and test environment. Very low or high
ambient temperatures may change the warm-up time.
Time to results Approximately 5 minutes from adding the sample to the
cartridge
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