Operator’s Manual – OPTI CCA-TS2 9-i
9 OPERATING PRINCIPLES
9 OPERATING PRINCIPLES ..................................................................9-1
9.1 Intended Use .....................................................................................................9-1
9.2 Principles of Procedure ...................................................................................9-1
9.3 Operation ...........................................................................................................9-2
9.4 Specimen Collection and Handling .................................................................9-3
9.4.1 Safety ............................................................................................................................. 9-3
9.4.2 Sample Requirements ................................................................................................... 9-3
9.4.3 Anticoagulants and Sample Collection Devices ............................................................ 9-3
9.4.4 Syringes ......................................................................................................................... 9-3
9.4.5 Capillary Tubes .............................................................................................................. 9-3
9.4.6 OPTI Medical ComfortSamplersâ„¢ ................................................................................ 9-4
9.4.7 Handling and Storage of Samples ................................................................................. 9-4
9.5 Procedure ..........................................................................................................9-5
9.5.1 Materials Needed ........................................................................................................... 9-5
9.5.2 Test Conditions .............................................................................................................. 9-6
9.5.3 Input Values ................................................................................................................... 9-6
9.5.4 Calculated Values .......................................................................................................... 9-9
9.5.5 Calibration ...................................................................................................................... 9-9
9.5.6 Quality Control ............................................................................................................. 9-10
9.5.7 Reference Intervals ......................................................................................................9-11
9.5.8 Specic Performance Characteristics ...........................................................................9-11
9.5.9 Limitations .................................................................................................................... 9-12
9.5.10 Interferences ............................................................................................................... 9-13
9.5.11 Accessories ................................................................................................................. 9-14