5.7 Analyzing the Sample (Micro Pipette Adapter, MPA) (continued)
Venous collection sample preparation
Follow sample preparation in Section 5.1.
Use the micropipette holder to grasp a micropipette. (Holding the
micropipette towards one end or the other, instead of in the middle, is best
for filling and insertion.)
Tilt sample vial at a 45 degree angle until blood is near the lip of the vial,
but does not overflow.
Place one end of micropipette in blood column and aspirate blood until
entire micropipette if filled. (This filling process uses capillary action.)
Remove micropipette from vial and wipe off excessive blood on the
outside surface being careful not to wick blood from open ends of the
micropipette.
Follow steps 11 – 13 above to analyze sample.
5.8 Analyzing the Sample (Cap Piercing Device)
This section describes how to analyze whole blood samples using the Cap
Piercing Device.
Most standard 5.0 ml tubes, with a maximum length of 82 mm, can be
used in the cap piercing device. The minimum volume in the closed tube
should be approximately 1 ml.
The Cap Piercer can be damaged if incorrect sized tube is used.
Follow the procedure below to operate the Cap Piercing Device.
Choose List, Sample, or Main menu to begin sample analysis. Analyzer
must be in one of these operation modes to aspirate.
Open door to cap piercer and insert vacuum tube upside down, pressing
the tube in place, aligning with lower support.
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