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HelpTest Code ACT ACTIV. CLOTTING TIME by Point of Care device
Specimen Type
The sample for testing should be drawn from the line in which
the catheter sheath is located into a plastic syringe (or blood
collection tube) containing NO Anticoagulant. Capillary tubes are
not recommended.
Specimen from a direct skin puncture is not recommended.
The sample must be immediately dispensed into the sample well of the cartridge and the cartridge must be inserted immediately into the analyzer.
The cartridge must be inserted immediately into the analyzer.
The sample for testing should be drawn into a plastic collection
device (syringe or blood
collection tube) containing NO Anticoagulant. Capillary tubes are
not recommended.
Specimen from a direct skin puncture is not recommended.
The sample must be immediately dispensed into the sample well of the cartridge and the cartridge must be inserted immediately into the analyzer.
Specimen Collection
The sample for testing should be drawn from the line in which the catheter sheath is located into a plastic syringe (or blood collection tube) containing NO anticoagulant.
Specimen Volume
1 ml of sample is preferred. 200 ul is the minimum volume
Specimen Stability
Specimen must be tested immediately.
Special Instructions
Specimen must be tested immediately.
Performing Laboratory
Great Plains Health