Common use of COLLECTION AND HANDLING Clause in Contracts

COLLECTION AND HANDLING. Use a 2.0 cc syringe to obtain the blood specimen as follows: Extracorporeal line: Using a two-syringe technique, flush the extracorporeal blood access line by withdrawing 2.0 cc of blood into a syringe and discarding it. Then use a second syringe to obtain a 0.5 cc sample for testing. In-dwelling line: Discontinue fluids drip, if necessary. Using a two-syringe technique, withdraw 2.0 cc of blood into a syringe and discard it. Then use a second syringe to obtain a 0.5 cc sample for testing. Venipuncture: Using a two-syringe technique, withdraw 2.0 cc of blood into a syringe and discard it. Then use a second syringe to obtain a 0.5 cc sample for testing.