Drucker Diagnostics QBC STAR Dry Hematology Analyzer - Manual (Page 31)

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4 – Operation
figure 11 – Sample vial figure 12 – Inverting the Sample vial
Open the QBC StaR Tube package by placing a fingernail between the foil seal and the molded plastic
packaging, and lifting and peeling the foil layer away.
For Venous Blood Samples
1. Gently mix the sample by inverting the capped sample vial 12-15 times immediately before filling
the tube, as shown in Figures 11 and 12.
2. 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 13 shows a venous blood
sample.
figure 13 – filling a tube from venous Blood
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