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Catalyst Dx Sample Preparation Poster

1. Preparing Samples For Use On The IDEXX Catalyst Dx Chemistry Analyzer The Catalyst Dx Chemistry Analyzer is designed to analyze serum plasma whole blood or urine samples To ensure maximum accuracy it is important that you always prepare the sample properly when analyzing blood chemistry parameters Please refer to your Catalyst Dx Chemistry Analyzer Operator s Guide for detailed instructions Whole Blood Sample with a Catalyst Lithium Heparin Whole Blood Separator O 1 Remove the green cap from Immediately after sample collection 3 Gently swirl do not invert or Follow the on screen instructions the lithium heparin whole blood to avoid clotting dispense 0 7 cc of shake the whole blood separator for loading the sample and slides separator to prepare it for sample untreated no additive whole blood at least 5 times to mix the sample into the sample drawer collection into the lithium heparin whole blood with the anticoagulant separator using an untreated syringe with the needle removed Tip Use the fill line on the separator to ensure proper fill volume Caution Ensure that the cap is removed before loading the separator into the analyzer Note Heparinized samples can be used in the lithium heparin whole blood separator Plasma Sample il i A Mi i N jalyst Ox i E Whole Blood Separator Recommendations Fill t
2. o lowest line lt on separator 0 7 cc Whole Blood rl t b 1 Use the appropriate lithium 2 Use the appropriate 3 Draw the sample gently Transfer if 4 Gently invert the sample for 30 5 Centrifuge the sample on the Hard heparin tube sample collection device necessary Use the correct blood seconds to mix Spin or Hematocrit setting for 120 DO NOT USE EDTA OR to lithium heparin ratio seconds IDEXX StatSpin only or SODIUM HEPARIN refer to your operator s guide for centrifugation settings and times When using an evacuated tube such as a Vacutainer tube allow the sample to draw naturally into the tube by vacuum Serum Sample 6 Transfer 300 uL of sample to a 7 Follow the on screen instructions Catalyst sample cup for loading the sample and slides See Sample Cup into the sample drawer Recommendations below y Tz A ga a B 4 eo i i i LABORATORIES nN a Ji H 1 Use the appropriate serum 2 Use the appropriate sample 3 Draw the sample gently Transfer if 4 Let the sample clot for a 5 Centrifuge the sample on the Hard 6 Transfer 300 uL of sample to a 7 Follow the on screen instructions separator tube collection device necessary minimum of 20 minutes Spin or Hematocrit setting for 120 Catalyst sample cup for loading the sample and slides seconds IDEXX StatSpin only or See Sample Cup into the
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4. sample drawer refer to your operator s guide for centrifugation settings and times When using an evacuated tube such as a Vacutainer tube allow the sample to draw naturally into the tube by vacuum Urine Sample for UPC Ratio i ge ss u A f ie 1 Once you have obtained the urine 2 Centrifuge the sample on the Use a transfer pipette to transfer 4 Dispense 300 uL of Catalyst 5 Follow the on screen instructions sample through cystocentesis Urine Sediment setting for 45 300 uL of supernatant urine to a Urine P C Diluent into a Catalyst for loading UPC materials into the recommended a catheter or seconds IDEXX StatSpin only Catalyst sample cup See Sample sample cup tip diluent drawer s free catch method transfer the or refer to your user s manual for Cup Recommendations below urine sample to a disposable centrifugation settings and times sample tube E Sample Cup Recommendations Correct Incorrect Incorrect When transferring sample into a sample cup ensure there are no bubbles present Serum Plasma and Urine IDEXX Technical Support U S Canada Latin America 1 800 248 2483 Europe 00800 1234 3399 2011 IDEXX Laboratories Inc All rights reserved 06 18020 04 StatSpin is a registered trademark of StatSpin Technologies Inc Vacutainer is a registered trademark of Becton Dickinson and Company Catalyst Dx and Catalyst are trademarks or registered trademarks

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