Get ready
- Drink 16 oz (2 cups) of water. Drinking water before collection helps increase blood volume and support a successful sample.
- Wear a short-sleeve top so you can easily access your upper arm.
- Find a quiet, clean space and remove any distractions.
- Stay warm: Make sure your surroundings are warm, and your hands do not feel cold to the touch.
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Get your blood flowing
- 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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Wash your hands with water and soap
- Washing hands will help prevent contaminating the collection items.
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Lift the left carton insert
- You should see a heat pack in the compartment.
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Choose your collection site
- Find a flat area with little to no hair on the outside of your upper arm.
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Activate heat pack
- 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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Apply the heat pack to your arm
- 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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Lift the right carton insert
- You should see the EasyDraw Collector, Sample Tube, and care essentials.
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Clean the collection site
- Clean your heated shoulder with the provided alcohol pad to disinfect and remove oils.
- Make sure the alcohol dries before proceeding to the next step.
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Open the EasyDraw Collector
- Remove the EasyDraw Collector from the clamshell packaging by peeling off the backing.
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Attach the Sample Tube
- 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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Prepare the EasyDraw Collector
- Remove the Clear Safety Cap over the Red Button.
- Peel away the adhesive backing from the EasyDraw Collector.
- Don’t touch the exposed adhesive.
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Attach the EasyDraw Collector
- Hold the EasyDraw Collector by the sides.
- 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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Activate the EasyDraw Collector
- Press the red button firmly until you hear a click. Continue holding for 3 seconds after the click.
- Then click Next immediately.
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Collect between 300 and 600 uL of blood
Important: Remove the device after 3 minutes!
- It may take up to 90 seconds for blood to appear in the sample tube.
- Once the sample reaches 400 µL (about halfway between the 300 µL and 600 µL markings), click Next to remove the EasyDraw Collector.
- After 3 minutes, remove the EasyDraw Collector even if the sample has not reached 400 µL.
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Detach EasyDraw Collector
- 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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Carefully remove the Sample Tube and close the Tube Cap
- While holding the EasyDraw Collector upright, gently twist and pull the Sample Tube to remove it from the collector.
- Close the Tube Cap by pressing it firmly shut.
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Check that the fill level is between 300 µL and 600 µL
- Check the sample level in your Sample Tube.
- If there is too little or too much sample, SiPhox One may not be able to process it.
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Dress the collection site
- Use the provided gauze to wipe your skin.
- Apply the adhesive bandage.
- Keep the bandage on for 24 hours.
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