Making a PCV

Question 1

What is the process of making a PCV?

Answer 1

1. Wear gloves
2. Select EDTA sample
3. Mix sample gently
4. Remove 1 or 2 plain capillary tubes
   Insert capillary tube into sample (holding the sample tube at an angle)
5. Fill the tube at least ¾ full
6. Place finger over top end of tube or keep tube horizontal
7. Remove from sample
8. Wipe outside of capillary tube with a tissue
9. Plug end of capillary with soft clay sealant
10. Place capillary tube into the microhaematocrit centrifuge
11. Clay plug is against outer rim
    Balance the centrifuge