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Operator’s Manual – OPTI CCA-TS2 9-i

9 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

9 OPERATING PRINCIPLES ..................................................................9-1

9.1 Intended Use .....................................................................................................9-1

9.2 Principles of Procedure ...................................................................................9-1

9.3 Operation ...........................................................................................................9-2

9.4 Specimen Collection and Handling .................................................................9-3

9.4.1 Safety ............................................................................................................................. 9-3

9.4.2 Sample Requirements ................................................................................................... 9-3

9.4.3 Anticoagulants and Sample Collection Devices ............................................................ 9-3

9.4.4 Syringes ......................................................................................................................... 9-3

9.4.5 Capillary Tubes .............................................................................................................. 9-3

9.4.6 OPTI Medical ComfortSamplers™ ................................................................................ 9-4

9.4.7 Handling and Storage of Samples ................................................................................. 9-4

9.5 Procedure ..........................................................................................................9-5

9.5.1 Materials Needed ........................................................................................................... 9-5

9.5.2 Test Conditions .............................................................................................................. 9-6

9.5.3 Input Values ................................................................................................................... 9-6

9.5.4 Calculated Values .......................................................................................................... 9-9

9.5.5 Calibration ...................................................................................................................... 9-9

9.5.6 Quality Control ............................................................................................................. 9-10

9.5.7 Reference Intervals ......................................................................................................9-11

9.5.8 Specic Performance Characteristics ...........................................................................9-11

9.5.9 Limitations .................................................................................................................... 9-12

9.5.10 Interferences ............................................................................................................... 9-13

9.5.11 Accessories ................................................................................................................. 9-14