Collect Fresh Venous Whole Blood Samples; Electromagnetic Compatibility - MICROPOINT qLabs ElectroMeter Q-3 Pro User Manual

5.5 Collect fresh venous whole blood samples

• Use a syringe at least 1 ml to puncture a vein to collect fresh
venous whole blood.
• Avoid repeated use of the same syringe for puncture acquisition.
• Do not use syringe with anti-coagulants (e.g., EDTA, citrate,
fluoride, oxalate, or heparin) to collect the blood sample.
• Discard the first four drops of blood collected. Then immediately
apply one drop of blood (at least 10 μL) directly onto the strip for
testing.
• Begin collecting fresh venous whole blood by syringe to start
testing within 30 seconds.
• When collecting samples always observe the general precautions
and guidelines relating to blood sampling.
• Dispose of all test strips used for patient testing in accordance
with the disposal policy of your laboratory or practice.

5.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility

• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
applicable EMC emission requirements as specified in
EN 61326-1: 2013 and EN 61326-2-6: 2013, immunity to
electrostatic discharge as specified in IEC 61000-4-2, and
immunity to radio-frequency interference at the frequency range
and test levels specified in IEC 61000-4-3. The emissions of the
energy used are low and not likely to cause interference in nearby
electronic equipment.
• Do not use this instrument in a dry environment, especially if
synthetic materials are present. Synthetic clothes, carpets, etc.,
may cause damaging static discharges in a dry environment.
This may cause incorrect operation or damage to the device. The
recommended humidity operating range for qLabs
is 10% to 90%.
• Do not use this instrument near cellular or cordless telephones,
walkie talkies, garage door openers, radio transmitters, or other
electronic equipment that are sources of electromagnetic radiation,
as these may interfere with the proper operation of the instrument.
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