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LPRF-Protocol Rev. 7 Page 4 of 9
BLOOD SAMPLE COLLECTION
The blood collection must be made as quickly as possible, since the there is no anticoagulant in
the collection tube. The blood sample will begin to coagulate immediately.
DO NOT USE A SYRINGE FOR BLOOD SAMPLE COLLECTION.
Prior to the blood draw, wipe the top of the blood tube cap(s) with a disinfectant wipe of your
choice. Insert the needle into the vein. Insert the evacuated tube into the tube holder until the
needle on the tube holder penetrates the rubber membrane of the cap and blood begins to flow
into the tube. The tube will fill automatically. When the tube is full, remove it and insert tube
number two. Once the second tube is full, remove it and place the first and second tubes into
the centrifuge on opposite locations to counterbalance the rotor, close the cover of the
IntraSpin® centrifuge and press the “START” button to allow it to spin for 12 MINUTES.
(Machines purchased after 6/1/16 will beep at three minutes.)
Dispose of the blood collection needle and blood collection tubes in an appropriate container in
accordance with local regulations.
ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE
If more than two tubes of blood are required, please follow this alternative procedure:
After the first two tubes of blood are collected, immediately place them into the IntraSpin®
centrifuge, opposite each other to ensure the centrifuge is properly balanced. Close the cover
and set the timer to “1” Minute. Press the START button and allow the centrifuge to run for one
minute. After one minute the centrifuge will come to a full stop and the cover will pop open.
3-4 Tubes of blood
While the centrifuge is spinning for 1 Minute, collect the third and fourth tubes of blood.
When the centrifuge opens place tubes 3 and 4 opposite each other to ensure the centrifuge is
balanced. Close the lid, set the timer to 12 MINUTES and conduct the final centrifugation.
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