ITC ProTime Microcoagulation System - Manual (Page 11)

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3.
Prepare for Finger Incision
While the cuvette is warming, prepare the finger. Wait for the prompt before incising the finger
and collecting blood.
It is easier to collect blood if the hands are warm. Follow these steps to ensure a good sample:
• Wash the hands in warm water or rub hands together to stimulate blood flow.
• Apply firm pressure to the palm and finger. Massage the hand and push blood into the
fingertips.
• Cleanse middle or ring finger and dry. To prevent contamination, do not touch the site after
cleansing.
4.
Blood Collection
When this screen appears, it is time for the finger incision.
CAUTION: Blood collection must be finished within 2:10 minutes to prevent early
clotting of the sample. ProTime will keep time. If the 2:10 minute interval has expired
and the button has not been pressed during this interval, a TIME OUT error message
is displayed. To run another test, repeat procedure from Step 2.
• Place the Tenderlett Plus device firmly against the side of the finger. Place thumb on top of
the device as shown, and press the red trigger firmly using the other thumb.
• Wipe away the first trace of blood.
• Gently massage from the base of the finger to force blood to the tip so that a large drop of
blood forms.