Step 1. Collect Sample
Oral Fluid
Swab lower and upper gum once.
DO NOT swab the roof of the mouth, cheeks or tongue.
Fingerstick Whole Blood
Cleanse finger. Air dry. Wipe away first drop of blood.
Puncture with lancet. Fill the Collection Loop.
Venous Whole Blood
Validated for EDTA, sodium heparin and sodium citrate
Collect blood using standard Immediately insert the Loop into
phlebotomy procedures. Fill the collection Loop. the Developer Solution. Mix.
Plasma
Validated for EDTA
Collect blood using standard
phlebotomy procedures. Fill the Collection Loop.
• Whole blood may be stored
at 2-30˚C (35-86˚F) for up to
5 days.
• Invert the tube several times
to mix.
• Centrifuge at 1000-1300 x g for
approximately 5 minutes.
• Plasma may be stored up to
7 days at 2-8˚C (35-46˚F).
• Whole blood may be stored
at 2-30˚C (35-86˚F) for up
to 5 days.
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