(b)
Remove shield from pipette assembly with a twist.
Figure 2-3. Unopetted filling procedure (continued)
(2)
Add sample. Fill capillary with whole blood and transfer to reservoir as
follows:
(a) Holding pipette almost horizontally, touch tip of pipette to blood.
Pipette will fill by capillary action. Filling is complete and will stop automatically when
blood reaches end of capillary bore in neck of pipette.
Figure 2-3. Unopetted filling procedure (continued)
(b) Wipe excess blood from outside of capillary pipette making certain
that no sample is removed from capillary bore.
(c) Squeeze reservoir slightly to force out some air. Do not expel any
liquid. Maintain pressure on reservoir.
Figure 2-3. Unopetted filling procedure (continued)
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