Step 1

• Complete the Lab Identification form
• Return White copy with blood sample
• Keep Yellow copy
• Wash and Dry Your Hands

Step 2

Open Reagent Vial and place in the Vial Holder located on the Workstation

Step 3 (top image)

• Locate the Orange Single-Use Lance Device
• Remove the clear protective cap
• Place the RED portion of the lancet on the desired puncture site
• Press device firmly against finger to activate
• Squeeze finger to Obtain a Moderate size drop of blood

Step 4 (middle image)

• Hold the capillary tube device horizontal to the finger
• Place the tip of the Tube Device into the blood sample
• DO NOT SQUEEZE THE DISPENSING BULB DURING THIS STEP
• CAPILLARY ACTION will automatically draw the BLOOD sample to the Fill Lines and stop
• If the device does not fill to FILL lines, acquire additional blood and repeat step
• The test does not require more than 1 small drop of blood
• DO NOT DROP BLOOD DIRECTLY INTO VIAL unless instructed by technical support

Step 5 (bottom image)

• Position the Capillary Tube Tip in VIAL
• SQUEEZE AND HOLD PRESSURE ON DISPENSING BULB TO EXPEL BLOOD WHILE REMOVING TUBE
• Otherwise, blood and solution will be drawn into the dispensing bulb
• If this happens, squeeze the bulb again while maintaining pressure during removal
• CLOSE SAMPLE VIAL TIGHTLY

Step 6

Place SAMPLE VIAL in vinyl bag and seal

Step 7

Place completed Lab ID Form and vinyl bag containing Sample Vial in Workstation

Step 8

Place Workstation (Arrow First) into the self-addressed/postage paid MAILER

Step 9

Peel self-adhesive tape from MAILER FLAP, tuck and close flap