WELCOME TO THE POCT Listserv
This site is a public meeting place, hosted by CarePoint Solutions and moderated by Bill Donohue, that provides members of POCT Listserv with a shared calendar, discussion forums, file sharing and more. We encourage you to complete your profile and participate!
RECENT ACTIVITY
Kimberly Switzer posted a new Topic
Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 5:40 PM
iSTAT CG8 cartridges oderables
Hi everyone,
For those of you using the Abbott i-STAT CG8+ cartridge, what test name/orderable are you using at your facility?
The CG8+ reports a broad menu of results, including blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, hematocrit, and calculated hemoglobin, so we're reviewing whether our current test name adequately reflects everything included in the panel.
Currently, one of our counterparts is using "Blood Gas Venous Panel," but that se...
Claire Morrison posted a reply on Re: Inconsistent results on DCA Vantage
Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Said: When I called Siemens today I was told that there is an investigation into a small number of lots giving lower than expected results, but they could not say which lots as the investigation is ongoing.
Erika Deaton-Mohney BS, MT(ASCP), CPP posted a reply on Re: Point of Care Education Needs
Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Said: These are all great ideas! AI is a new one that I know very little about.
Kathleen David posted a reply on Re: Point of Care Education Needs
Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Said: I agree with both of the above points. I'd also like more education on AI in POCT and how it can make our jobs easier. In addition, more training in how to manage competency and document that, as well as documenting technical consultant...
Amanda Casavant posted a reply on Re: Point of Care Education Needs
Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Said: HelloValidation/Verification requirements for moderately complex test platforms would be great.Thank you
MOST ACTIVE MEMBERS
James Beck
POCT Coordinator
UPMC
Peggy Mann
Ambulatory POCC & Program Manager
University of Texas Medical Branch
Kathleen David
Associate Director, Point of Care Testing
TriCore Reference Lab
Danyel Olson
POCC
Children's MN
Erika Deaton-Mohney BS, MT(ASCP), CPP
Technical Consultant
Sound Lab Consultant
Adonica Wilson
Enterprise Point of Care Supervisor
Nemours
SHARED LINKS
No Links added yet...
UPCOMING EVENTS
This area will display upcoming events as they approach on the calendar
Add New Module