OPTi CCA-TS2 - Sample Handling and Patient Testing

Operator’s Manual – OPTI CCA-TS2 5-i
5 SAMPLE HANDLING AND PATIENT TESTING
5 SAMPLE HANDLING AND PATIENT TESTING ..................................5-1
5.1 Specimen Collection and Handling .................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Safety ............................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 Sample Requirements ................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.3 Anticoagulants and Sample Collection Devices ............................................................ 5-1
5.1.4 Syringes ......................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.5 Capillary Tubes .............................................................................................................. 5-2
5.1.6 OPTI Medical ComfortSamplers™ ................................................................................ 5-2
5.1.7 Handling and Storage of Samples ................................................................................. 5-3
5.1.8 Test Conditions .............................................................................................................. 5-4
5.2 Sample Preparation ..........................................................................................5-4
5.2.1 Whole Blood Samples ................................................................................................... 5-4
5.3 Running A Patient Sample ...............................................................................5-5