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Sample Collection and Delivery
For patient samples,
collect 2-4 mL of blood in a
5 mL tube.
Refer to specific direction
insert for sample collection
and handling.
Centrifuge blood collection
tube to separate serum or
plasma from red blood
cells.
Refer to the user manual
of your centrifuge for
specific usage instructions.
Refer to the FastPack
®
IP
Kit Direction Insert for
additional information
about sample processing
and storage.
Closely follow FastSteps 2
through 5 from your
FastSteps Guide.
Use only Qualigen
recommended pipette tips.
The tips are available
through your local
distributor or Qualigen. Be
sure that the pipette
operates smoothly and
does not stick. It is very
important that the tip is
properly seated on the
pipette. If it is not, there is
a high likelihood of short
sampling which will
directly affect patient
results.