Skyla HB1 - Preparation before Testing

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2.
Follow local regulations
or standard operating
procedures for the
disposal of reagent discs
and the clinical
chemistry analyzer that
come in contact with the
sample.
(at room temperature).

The blood sample must be at
least half the volume of the
blood collection tube.
(Serum)
 Use the serum clot activator
blood collection tube (Gold
cap).
Step 1: Reagent Disc
Preparation
 Remove the reagent disc
from the refrigerator and
tear open the package from
the upper right side of the
foil pouch.
 Remove the reagent disc
gently with finger and thumb
along with tissue paper from
the foil pouch.
 After removal, use the other
hand to hold the reagent disc
by the edge.
3.3 Preparation Before Testing
Disc Storage and Handling
Before using a reagent disc, carefully check the
foil
pouch for any damage. After removing
the reagent disc,
inspect the disc for any damage or abnormality.
Do not
attempt to tap on the reagent disc. Do not
use reagent
discs that have been dropped or damaged.

Each reagent disc should be stored in accordance with
the instructions printed on the disc’s foil pouch
in
order to maintain the stability of the reagent beads
within the valid period. The clinical chemistry
analyzer will automatically reject
expired reagent
discs. Reagent discs taken from 2-8°C storage
can be
used directly without warming
. Avoid placing
unopened reagent discs in places higher than 25°C (77
℉) for more than 48 hours.

Do not expose reagent discs, either in or out of their
foil pouches, to direct
sunlight or to temperatures
above 32°C (90℉).
Disc Preparation
The steps for preparing the reagent disc are as follows:

Tear open the package from the notch at
the side of
the foil pouch.

When removing the reagent disc, gently grip it
with
finger and thumb together with tissue paper.