NOVA BIOMEDICAL Stat Profile PRIME - The Sample

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Prime CCS Instructions for Use Manual
1.6 The Sample
Sodium or lithium heparin whole blood samples from
syringes, open tubes, small cups, and capillary tubes can be
used on the Stat Prole Prime CCS Analyzer. The minimum
sample size for analysis is 100 µL.
1.6.1 Handling Requirements
Correct sample handling is critical to ensure that the blood gas
values obtained accurately reect the in vivo state. Ensure
that all samples have been obtained and stored following
consistent, clinically accepted protocols. It is particularly
important to ensure that samples are well mixed before
introduction into the analyzer. Nova Biomedical recommends
that you analyze the sample within 15 minutes for blood
gases. Storing samples on ice is not recommended. Using
iced samples may elevate the PO
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result.
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1. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI),
(March 4) 2009, Blood Gas and pH Analysis and
Related Measurements; Approved Guideline—
Second Edition (C46-A2).