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Get ready

  1. Drink 16 oz (2 cups) of water. Drinking water before collection helps increase blood volume and support a successful sample.
  2. Wear a short-sleeve top so you can easily access your upper arm.
  3. Find a quiet, clean space and remove any distractions.
  4. Stay warm: Make sure your surroundings are warm, and your hands do not feel cold to the touch.
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drink

Get your blood flowing

  1. Jumping jacks or squats can help warm your body and get your blood flowing. Movement helps warm your body and increase blood flow to your skin.

Note: Only do exercises you feel comfortable doing.

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exercise

Wash your hands with water and soap

  1. Washing hands will help prevent contaminating the collection items.
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wash hands

Lift the left carton insert

  1. You should see a heat pack in the compartment.
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find heat pack

Choose your collection site

  1. Find a flat area with little to no hair on the outside of your upper arm.
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Collection site

Activate heat pack

  1. Activate the heat pack by bending the metal disc back and forth. You should hear a click, and the gel inside may slightly change color. Activation may take several clicks.

Note: The heat pack helps increase blood flow to the skin, which can support a successful sample collection.

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activate heat pack

Apply the heat pack to your arm

  1. Place the heat pack vertically on the upper arm for FOUR minutes.

Note: The heat pack may be taken off if the temperature becomes uncomfortable.

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heat arm

Lift the right carton insert

  1. You should see the EasyDraw Collector, Sample Tube, and care essentials.
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find-easydraw-tube

Clean the collection site

  1. Clean your heated shoulder with the provided alcohol pad to disinfect and remove oils.
  2. Make sure the alcohol dries before proceeding to the next step.
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alcohol wipe

Open the EasyDraw Collector

  1. Remove the EasyDraw Collector from the clamshell packaging by peeling off the backing.
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open easydraw

Attach the Sample Tube

  1. Push and twist the Sample Tube into the EasyDraw Collector until it is secure.

Important: With the red button facing you, the Tube Cap should be on the left and the Thumb Hold should be on the right.

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insert tube

Prepare the EasyDraw Collector

  1. Remove the Clear Safety Cap over the Red Button.
  2. Peel away the adhesive backing from the EasyDraw Collector.
  3. Don’t touch the exposed adhesive.
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adhesive backing

Attach the EasyDraw Collector

  1. Hold the EasyDraw Collector by the sides.
  2. With the tube pointing down, press the EasyDraw Collector firmly against your skin.

Note: Once the EasyDraw Collector is secure, you can let go. The adhesive will hold it in place.

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attach collector

Activate the EasyDraw Collector

  1. Press the red button firmly until you hear a click. Continue holding for 3 seconds after the click.
  2. Then click Next immediately.
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activate collector

Collect between 300 and 600 uL of blood

Important: Remove the device after 3 minutes!

  1. It may take up to 90 seconds for blood to appear in the sample tube.
  2. Once the sample reaches 400 µL (about halfway between the 300 µL and 600 µL markings), click Next to remove the EasyDraw Collector.
  3. After 3 minutes, remove the EasyDraw Collector even if the sample has not reached 400 µL.
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collect sample

Detach EasyDraw Collector

  1. Gently peel the EasyDraw Collector away from your skin, like removing a sticker.

Note: The device is held in place only by the adhesive and a gentle vacuum.

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detach collector

Carefully remove the Sample Tube and close the Tube Cap

  1. While holding the EasyDraw Collector upright, gently twist and pull the Sample Tube to remove it from the collector.
  2. Close the Tube Cap by pressing it firmly shut.
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remove tube

Check that the fill level is between 300 µL and 600 µL

  1. Check the sample level in your Sample Tube.
  2. If there is too little or too much sample, SiPhox One may not be able to process it.
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good sample fill
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sample under fill
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sample over fill

Dress the collection site

  1. Use the provided gauze to wipe your skin.
  2. Apply the adhesive bandage.
  3. Keep the bandage on for 24 hours.
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dress site

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