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Betty Hammett posted a new Topic

Thursday, Apr 27, 2017 at 4:42 PM

iSTAT ABGs and INR

: "Two topics that I probably should split.
We currently are using the iSTAT for Chem 8+ for after hour specimens or back up for general chemistry. We are very pleased with this test on iSTAT.
We are considering adding ABGs because our volume is extremely low and the desktop analyzers are all too expensive for us to continue using-entirely too muc..."

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Cindy Engbert posted a new Topic

Thursday, Apr 27, 2017 at 12:28 PM

API Urinalysis

: "We recently received result from our API proficiency testing and a few of my sites failed on the Leukocyte Esterase. We use the Clinitek Status or Status + and Multistix 10SG. I am wondering if it is related to the lot number. They used lot 607044. Has anyone else noticed any issues with this particular lot number?
TIA!
Cindy"

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Kelyn Celeskey posted a new Topic

Wednesday, Apr 26, 2017 at 1:39 PM

iSTAT Transport Bags

: "I'm looking for suggestions on an insulated transport bag for our iSTAT analyzers and their cartridges. We currently keep the instruments and a few cartridges in a padded/insulated bag for ease of transport and to help keep temps consistent while moving from indoors to ambulance etc. (we use them on neonatal transports) I've recently noticed tha..."

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Jean Ahern joined the group.

Wednesday, Apr 26, 2017 at 7:45 AM

Jean is Senior Point of Care Specialist works at Boston Medical Center

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Kelly Lucas posted a reply on Re: Glucometer Testing Alternative Sites

Tuesday, Apr 25, 2017 at 3:34 PM

Said: : "These patients sound like they would be great candidates for continuous glucose monitoring with a product like Abbott's FreeStyle LibrePro. There are still indications and exclusions but for the most part would work with the exception of...