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10.2 Test Whole Blood Controls

Procedure:

10.2.1 Insert the test cuvette with the blood reservoir facing up.

10.2.2 When the messages Add Sample and Press Start are displayed, dispense

one drop of whole blood quality control material into the center sample well

of the test cuvette.

Note: Refer to the HEMOCHRON

Jr. Signature microcoagulation instrument

Operator’s Manual for details on filling the test cuvette.

10.2.3 Press the Start button. After the test, read the results from the display.

10.2.4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 two more times, using a new test cuvette for each

replicate.

10.2.5 Examine the results that were obtained. If no fault messages were displayed

and if the results on the replicates are within the Acceptable Range labeling

for the whole blood quality control material, the system performance is

acceptable.

If fault messages were displayed, refer to the Fault Messages section of this

manual.

If results on the replicates are not within the Acceptable Range labeling for the

whole blood quality control material, verify the system temperature as outlined in the

HEMOCHRON

Jr. Signature microcoagulation instrument Operator’s Manual. If

results are still unacceptable, contact ITC for assistance.

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