IDEXX VetTest® Chemistry Analyzer

When testing with the NSAID Monitoring Panel, we recommend using a lithium-heparin tube with a gel barrier.

Plasma
Separate plasma from red cells within five minutes when using lithium-heparin.

1. Use the appropriate tube. DO NOT USE EDTA.
2. Use the appropriate sample collection device.
3. Draw the sample gently. Transfer if necessary. Use the correct blood-to-lithium-heparin ratio.
4. Gently invert the sample for 30 seconds to mix.
5. Centrifuge the samples.
   Standard Centrifuge
   (8,000 rpm): 10 minutes
   
   High-Speed Centrifuge
   (StatSpin® ≥ 12,000 rpm): 120 seconds
   
   StatSpin Settings:
   StatSpin MP—Hematocrit Setting
   StatSpin VT—Hard Spin
6. Transfer the plasma sample to a sample cup.