ITC Hemochron Signature Elite Whole Blood Microcoagulation System - Manual (Page 34)

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Enter the QC information using the numeral keys:
Note: The QC information field consists of numerical characters (1406122890515200 in
the example). The expiration date and expected range of the control is encoded in the QC
information.
After the QC information has been entered, press and hold ENTER to continue with the test.
Adding a Note
Up to two operator-selectable notes can be added to the record for each test and will be printed with the final
record. The notes are selected from a menu of nine available notes.
Note: Consult the Configuration Manager section for the procedure to add new user-selectable
notes to the Note Table.
1. Press NOTE:
Note: A cuvette must be inserted into the instrument before a note can be entered.
2. Type a number (1 through 9) to display the corresponding note in the first note field. For example:
3. To enter a note in the second note field, press ENTER to highlight the second note field before typing
a number for the second note:
Note: No Note is displayed if a note is not defined for a note field. To remove a currently entered
note, highlight the note field and enter 0 to display No Note.
Note: If a third note is entered, the first note is cancelled.
4. Press CANCEL. The selected note (or notes) are entered into the test record.
Specimen Collection
Collect blood specimens according to CLSI document H21-2, entitled Collection, Transport and Processing of
Blood Specimens for Coagulation Testing and General Performance of Coagulation Assays.
Important: Collect blood specimens in a manner that prevents contamination with tissue
thromboplastin, indwelling intravenous (I.V.) solutions, or alcohol cleansing solution. Discard
samples that are not properly collected or contain visible clots or debris.
Use a 23 gauge or larger needle if a syringe is used for blood collection. If a sample is expelled
through the same needle, do it slowly to prevent hemolysis.
Consult the cuvette package insert for additional information concerning specimen collection
and storage.