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3.10 CYCLING SAMPLES IN THE RETIC MODE
Retic Specimen Collection
Collect whole blood in a salt of EDTA according to procedures in:
NCCLS publication H4-A3, or
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NCCLS publication H3-A3.
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Use of other anticoagulants can give misleading results.
Retic Specimen Storage
Store specimens capped and:
If stored at room temperature, run within 8 hours.
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If stored refrigerated (2-8°C; 36-46°F), run within 24 hours.
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Retic Sample Preparation
CAUTION
Running whole blood or control through the aspirate probe while in the Retic mode can damage
the system. Perform the pre-prep procedures according to the instructions below.
IMPORTANT
misleading or erroneous results. Perform the pre-prep procedures according to the instructions below.
1.
Make sure:
a.
Dispenser is fitted securely to the
Reagent B bottle.
b.
Reagent fills the clear tubing
without any bubbles.
2.
For each patient sample tested, label
two test tubes: "A" and "B."
IMPORTANT
drops of Reagent A vertically.
PN 4237519CB
Modifications to the pre-prep procedures or failure to follow these instructions may lead to
Dispensing Reagent A at an angle changes the dilution of the preparation. Dispense the
SAMPLE ANALYSIS
CYCLING SAMPLES IN THE RETIC MODE
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