Preparing a blood sample
Use the dedicated Lorrca reagents (see Appendix - Parts list)
A blood sample can be stored at a maximum of one hour (at room temperature). After that the sample cannot be used anymore.
- Bring the blood sample to room temperature.
- For the highest precision perform a cell count and see chapter RBC necessary per test/scan for the required whole blood volume.
- Just before the measurement, mix the calculated sample volume (as a reference 25 μl of normal EDTA-anticoagulated blood) in the 5 ml ready to use Elon ISO.
- Gently mix the blood by immediately inverting the tube 40 times (don’t shake) until it is homogeneous.
- Click on on the Main screen. The Cell membrane stability start screen appears:
- Press >
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