The green indicator light on the instrument will illuminate indicating the start of the test. When the tube reaches its pre- programmed time, it will simulate test endpoint and the instrument beeps and the test result is displayed. If the Hemachron is functioning properly, the time should be within the acceptable range shown on the tube label. If the result is outside the acceptable range, contact ITC Technical Service. See the package insert for further instructions.
Patient identification is accomplished by checking the patient armband and patient chart.
To obtain blood specimen, use a 2 cc syringe to collect fresh whole blood at bedside. Use a two-syringe technique and discard the first 2 cc draw. Obtain a 2 cc sample with the second syringe for testing. Using a two- syringe techniq ue, perfor m a 10 cc draw and discard the first syringe . Obtain a 2 cc sample with the second syringe for testing.