Collecting Samples - Abaxis VETSCAN VS2 Manual Del Usuario

5. Touch
Analyze
lyzer's rotor drawer. Place the rotor in the drawer,
then touch
There is no need to orient the rotor in a particular
direction. Analysis begins automatically when the
drawer closes.
6. Input patient information such as patient ID, opera-
tor ID, etc., as directed by the analyzer's display.
The analyzer then processes the sample with no further input. Sample processing is com-
plete when "Analysis Complete" appears on the display.
7. The results are stored in the analyzer and printed automatically. (Results can also be recalled
and printed later as needed — see
8. Open the rotor drawer and remove the rotor. The rotor may be placed back into the foil
pouch before disposal. Touch
run immediately.
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Collecting Samples

Note: Always follow these guidelines when collecting or testing samples:
Approximately 100 L of sample is required. Use no-additive evacuated specimen collection tubes or
serum separator tubes for serum samples. Use only lithium heparin evacuated specimen collection
tubes for whole blood or plasma samples. When collecting the sample in lithium heparin collection
tubes, fill the tube at least halfway so the anticoagulant does not become too concentrated in the
sample.
Run whole blood samples within 60 minutes of collection. If this is not possible, separate the sample
and transfer it into a clean test tube. Run the separated plasma or serum sample within 5 hours of cen-
trifugation. If this is not possible, refrigerate the sample in a stoppered test tube at 2–8 ºC (36–46 ºF)
for no longer than 48 hours. A heparinized plasma or serum sample can be stored at -10 ºC (14 ºF) for
up to 5 weeks in a freezer that does not have a self-defrost cycle.
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on the touchscreen to open the ana-
on the touchscreen.
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CAN HEMISTRY
• Analyze whole blood samples within 60 minutes of collection.
• Use the rotor within 20 minutes of opening the pouch.
• Run the rotor within 10 minutes of applying sample to the rotor.
Test Procedure and Results
"Recalling Results" on page 6-1
to close the drawer if another reagent rotor will not be
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NALYZER IS NOW READY TO RUN THE SAMPLE
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