10. Canine DEA 1 Blood Typing
Each Canine DEA 1 Blood Typing Test cartridge contains a monoclonal antibody specific
to the DEA 1 antigen on a red blood cell. Each cartridge is individually packed with a
disposable plastic pipette tip in a sealed pouch containing a desiccant bag to keep it
moisture free. A torn or otherwise damaged pouch may allow moisture to reach the test
cartridge and adversely affect performance. Do not use a test cartridge from a damaged
pouch. Open the pouch just prior to use.
The test cartridge can be used only once and only in combination with the Heska
Element COAG
™
Analyzer. Once used, the cartridge, pipette tip, diluent tube, and
sample collection tube should be considered as potentially infectious. Dispose of them
properly in accordance with the policies and regulations at the place of operation.
!
Always strictly adhere to all biohazard safety guidelines pertaining to handling
and disposing of animal blood samples.
10.3. Test Requirements
10.3.1. Materials and Equipment
In order to perform a Canine DEA 1 Blood Typing Test with the Heska Element COAG
™
Analyzer, the following materials and equipment are required.
The following materials are required but not provided with the Canine DEA 1 Blood Typing
Test:
• Heska Element COAG
™
Analyzer
• Syringes with a 22-gauge needle or larger
• Sample collection tube with EDTA as the anticoagulant
• 100 µL fixed volume pipette
The following materials are required and supplied with the Canine DEA 1 Blood Typing
Test:
• Canine DEA 1 Blood Typing cartridge
•
Dropper bottle pre-filled with diluent. The plastic bottle contains phosphate buffered
saline (PBS) at pH 7.4. The dropper tip dispenses approximately
40 µL
of fluid.
The bottle contains enough fluid to perform all the tests in the kit
• Tube for sample preparation (one for each cartridge)
• Plastic pipette tip (one for each cartridge)
The following materials are optional:
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