QBC Diagnostics Star Operators & Service Manual page 32

4 – Operation
Figure 10 – Sample Vial Figure 11 – Inverting the Sample Vial
Open the QBC STAR tube package by placing a fi ngernail between the foil seal and the molded plastic
packaging, and lifting and peeling the foil layer away.
After mixing, tilt the sample vial to bring the blood up to the open end. Place the collection tip of the QBC
STAR tube in contact with the blood as shown below. Figure 12 shows a venous blood sample. Figure 13
shows a capillary blood sample.
Figure 12 – Filling a Tube from Venous Blood
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