Drucker Diagnostics Paralens Advance - Manual (Page 57)

Step 3: Centrifuge for 5 Minutes
Place blood tubes in QBC Capillary Centrifuge.
Spin down according to instructions in centrifuge
manual. When centrifugation is complete,
promptly
remove tubes.
Time Delay Between Completion of Centrifugation
and Tube Reading: Centrifuged QBC tubes are
stable for up to 4 hours prior to reading if stored
vertically (closure down) in workstation, away from
heat and intense light.
IMPORTANT:
• Excessive heat may disturb cell interfaces in
centrifuged blood tube. Avoid picking up or
handling spun tube below plasma column.
Do not place centrifuged tubes on warm
surfaces or under intense light.
• Do not leave blood tubes on rotor after
centrifugation. Remove and read
immediately, or temporarily store in vertical,
closure-down position.
• Do not twist or move tube closures after
centrifugation.
Step 4: Place Tube in Analyzer
Place centrifuged capillary tube onto loading
platform of Autoread Plus analyzer; select normal
range of patient, if desired; close platform door.
ASSAY IN PROGRESS will appear on message
display followed by test sequence described in
Section 4.2.2. Leave door closed until assay is
completed and test results are displayed and
printed. See Section 4.2.3.
Remove tube and insert next centrifuged QBC
venous or capillary blood tube.
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WARNING
Blood specimens may contain the Hepatitis B
Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Human
Immuno deficiency Virus (HIV), or other disease-
causing agents. Handle all patient specimens
as potential biohazards capable of transmitting
infection. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment, including gloves, when collecting
and processing blood.