Drucker Diagnostics QBC Horizon 755VES Centrifuge (120V, 60Hz) - Manual (Page 18)

Section 5
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
5.1 GENERAL
The QBC Capillary Centrifuge is designed for the preparation of specimen tubes for QBC hematology and the
QBC Malaria Test. Detailed directions on blood collection, preparation, and stability for each type of test are
contained in the package insert supplied with QBC hematology tubes and the QBC Malaria Test. Handling
precautions and collection procedures are summarized below.
5.2 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
• Exercise good laboratory procedures when collecting and handling patient specimens.
• Be sure to clean the skin area with an antiseptic agent; dry the area with a sterile wipe. Puncture only with a
sterile lancet.
• Always use sterile needles and collection tubes.
5.3 SPECIMENS FOR QBC HEMATOLOGY TESTS
Venous blood for QBC hematology test analysis can be collected in Vacutainer™ brand tubes containing EDTA
anticoagulant. QBC tubes for venous blood are filled by means of a semi-automatic pipetter supplied with the
QBC System. QBC
capillary-blood tubes are pre-coated with anticoagulants and are filled with blood directly
from a finger puncture.
After filling with blood, the tubes are sealed with a rubber stopper or plastic closure. The float in QBC tubes
expands the buffy-coat cell layers during centrifugation, as previously described.
Stability: For stability specifications, consult the package insert of the disposables in use in your laboratory.
WARNING
BLOOD SPECIMENS USED FOR THESE PROCEDURES MAY CONTAIN THE
HEPATITIS B AND C VIRUS, HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV),
OR OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES. HANDLE BLOOD AS A POTENTIAL
BIOHAZARD CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING INFECTION. ALWAYS WEAR
GLOVES AND OTHER APPROPRIATE BLOOD BARRIER PROTECTION
WHEN COLLECTING AND PREPARING BLOOD.
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