How To Obtain A Blood Sample - pts Diagnostics CardioChek Plus User Manual

VI. RUNNING A TEST, continued

How to Obtain a Blood Sample

A new pair of clean gloves should be worn by the user before testing each
patient.
1. Clean the finger. Be sure the finger is completely dry.
2. Use a new, sterile, disposable lancet to puncture the skin.
3. Stick the finger on the side of the fingertip, instead of the center. See the
following picture:
4. To get a drop of blood, gently apply pressure to the finger starting at the
end of the finger closest to the hand and moving towards the tip.
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If running an electrochemical test with a reflectance test, apply
a blood sample to the tip of the electrochemical test strip, wipe
away any remaining blood with gauze from the fingertip, and
collect a second blood sample for the reflectance test.
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If only running a reflectance test, lance the finger, wipe away
the first drop of blood with gauze, and use the second blood
drop for testing. The blood drop should be hanging down from
the finger to make it easier to collect the sample with a pipet or
capillary blood collector.
5. Follow the specific instructions found in the test strip package insert for
each test for sample application and volume ranges. For reflectance
tests, use of a pipet or capillary blood collector ensures a sufficient
volume of blood has been applied to the test strip.
6. Make sure the test strip is inserted all the way into the test strip slot.
7. Use the test strip and lancet one time only.
lancing devices may be used with this device.
Precaution: Handle and dispose of all materials coming in contact with
blood according to universal precautions and guidelines.
system should be considered potentially infectious and are capable of
transmitting blood-borne pathogens between patients and healthcare
professionals.
Only auto-disabling, single use
Dispose of properly.
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