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Zoie Helton posted a reply on Re: ACT iSTAT testing

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM

Said: We validate new iSTATs for ACT by drawing 5 donors and comparing the ACT result to a predicate iSTAT. We also complete a 5 day QC study (2 Levels, once a day for 5 days). We do not run Cal Ver material, but Eurotrol just came o...

Jake Fray liked a reply on topic Re: ACT iSTAT testing

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM

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Jake Fray posted a reply on Re: ACT iSTAT testing

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM

Said: Ok, to clarify, you line all up all of your istats and run 5 QC runs of each level and compare them every six months. What is ARM verifications? I've never heard this term. Thanks!Jake

Jeremy MacDonald posted a reply on Re: ACT iSTAT testing

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8:38 AM

Said: ISTAT to ISTAT every 6 months by running 5 QC runs (of both levels) compared against each other. Completed every 6 months.Coag tests are exempt from ARM verifications.

Angel Lorenzo posted a reply on Re: Total hemoglobin Comparison: Struggling to ...

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM

Said: You're correct! The acceptability criteria for proficiency testing are often set by external organizations like CAP (College of American Pathologists), but your medical director can indeed determine the criteria that best suit your ...