1.6.2 Acceptable Anticoagulants
• Sodium and lithium heparins are the acceptable
anticoagulants for use with the analyzer.
• EDTA, citrate, oxalate, and sodium uoride ARE
NOT acceptable for use.
• Depending on the amount of heparin used in the
collection syringe and whether it is lled to capacity
with blood, heparin concentrations of 20 I.U. per mL
to over 100 I.U. per mL may result.
• Excess sodium heparin may elevate sodium results.
• Liquid or dry heparin when present in excess may
cause errors. Ensure blood collection devices are
lled per manufacturer instructions.
• Our experience suggests that lyophilized lithium
heparin giving a nal concentration in blood of not
more than 20 I.U. per mL is acceptable.
CAUTION:
Stat Prole Prime CCS Analyzer users
should take careful note of these considerations
when establishing reference intervals and
interpreting results.
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