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Operator’s Manual – OPTI CCA-TS 8-i
8 OPERATING PRINCIPLES
8 OPERATING PRINCIPLES ..................................................................8-1
8.1 Intended Use .....................................................................................................8-1
8.2 Principles of Procedure ...................................................................................8-1
8.3 Operation ...........................................................................................................8-2
8.4 Specimen Collection and Handling .................................................................8-3
8.4.1 Safety ............................................................................................................................. 8-3
8.4.2 Sample Requirements ................................................................................................... 8-3
8.4.3 Anticoagulants and Sample Collection Devices ............................................................ 8-3
8.4.4 Syringes ......................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.4.5 Capillary Tubes .............................................................................................................. 8-3
8.4.6 OPTI Medical ComfortSamplers .................................................................................... 8-4
8.4.7 Handling and Storage of Samples ................................................................................. 8-4
8.5 Procedure ..........................................................................................................8-5
8.5.1 Materials Needed ........................................................................................................... 8-5
8.5.2 Test Conditions .............................................................................................................. 8-6
8.5.3 Input Values ................................................................................................................... 8-6
8.5.4 Calculated Values .......................................................................................................... 8-9
8.5.5 Calibration ...................................................................................................................... 8-9
8.5.6 Quality Control ............................................................................................................. 8-10
8.5.7 Reference Intervals ......................................................................................................8-11
8.5.8 Specic Performance Characteristics ........................................................................... 8-11
8.5.9 Limitations .................................................................................................................... 8-12
8.5.10 Interferences ............................................................................................................... 8-13
8.5.11 Accessories ................................................................................................................. 8-14