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Debra Galatioto posted a reply on Re: POC Total Cholesterol
Today at 12:30 PM
Said: We use Cholestek in two peds offices. It works well however need for staff education is high, it is one of our more complex waived tests. A large sample is needed. Centers with lower peds volumes use labwork instead.
Debra Galatioto MSN, RN...
Julie Blackwell posted a new Topic
Today at 12:03 PM
POC Total Cholesterol
Our Ambulatory Pediatric offices would like to add POC Total Cholesterol testing to meet the AHA, AAP, and NHLBI recommendation to begin screening pediatric patients beginning with 9-11 years of age. Our current meter the Roche Accutrend, controls and strips will be phased out in December 2027. The meter has already been phased out as of December 2025. Does anyone currently perform this test in a pediatric setting? What meter do you use? AimStrip Tandem, CardioChek, Cholestec...
Breana Birmingham posted a reply on Re: Transitioning away from Medtronic HMS for C...
Today at 10:41 AM
Said: We transitioned from HMS Plus to Hemochron 100s in 5/2025. The CVOR is now using the ACT + cartridge only in their cases and have had no issues or requests for additional testing. The perfusionists determine the protamine dose themselve...
Erika Deaton-Mohney BS, MT(ASCP), CPP posted a reply on Re: istat ACT linearity material
Today at 7:13 AM
Said: Be careful about the AMR for coag testing. The CAP does not require this AMR verification at 2x per year, but DOES require it at Verification. This can be found in the FAQ section of the e-Solution Suite for All Common standards related...
Fiona Zeng posted a reply on Re: Pros & Cons of ACT Testing Platforms
Monday, Nov 2, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Said: hi Edith, Could you please share the new therapeutic ranges when transitioning from Medtronic to i-STAT ACT-k in CVOR? Thank you.
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