Can I use capillary tubes which are not Cholestech Capillary Tubes?
You should only use the Cholestech capillary tubes when collecting blood for testing on the Cholestech LDX System. The Cholestech capillary tubes are calibrated to hold a sample volume of 35L. They also contain a lithium heparin anticoagulant which keeps the blood from clotting. Any other capillary tubes may not measure the correct amount or have the proper anticoagulant. Question: What is CLIA ’88 Answer: CLIA ’88 is the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988. CLIA ’88 is a series of federal laws regulating laboratory testing which were enacted to ensure high quality, reliable, safe and accurate testing in laboratories of all types and sizes throughout the United States. Laboratory tests are classified into one of three categories based on the complexity of the test. The Cholestech LDX System is the waived category. The categories are: waived, moderate complexity and high complexity.
You should use only Cholestech Capillary Tubes when collecting blood for testing on the Cholestech LDX System. Cholestech Capillary Tubes are calibrated to hold the appropriate sample volume for each test. They also contain a lithium heparin anticoagulant which keeps the blood from clotting. Any other capillary tubes may not measure the correct amount or have the proper anticoagulant.
