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Monika Bibbs posted a new Topic

Thursday, Mar 21, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Comparisons Abbott i-STAT vs IL GEM 5000

Hello,
I'm in search of suitable material to perform comparisons of ionized calcium on the Abbott i-STAT (EG7+ blood gas cartridge) and the Instrument Laboratories GEM Premier 5000. CAP has samples that are specific to the i-STAT but not the GEM, and vice versa. Anyone have any suggestions.

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Monica Kaufman posted a new Topic

Thursday, Mar 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Coaguchek Pro New Strip Correlation

We have a new lot of testing strips, so are running a patient correlation prior to putting in place in our AntiCoag Clinic. For our correlation, we run the current lot, the new lot, and send a sample to the main lab to run on their analyzer. Our new lot #73389513 is running higher than the current lot and the lab instrument. Variation is anywhere from 0.4 - 0.8. Has anyone else seen or had this issue? I have a call placed into Roche, but this group is the be...

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Rosemary Gray posted a reply on Re: ACT correlation_ Hemochron vs istat

Thursday, Mar 21, 2024 at 11:05 AM

Said: That study sounds interesting and a great idea. Hopefully you can share your data with us, I would appreciate it. Thank you for sharing.

Christina Schleich posted a reply on Re: ACT correlation_ Hemochron vs istat

Thursday, Mar 21, 2024 at 10:53 AM

Said: Thank you Silka for the great reply!We are also currently having this issue in our Cathlab thinking they are using more heparin lately with the i-Stat ACT-k than when they had Hemochron LR. We are actively doing a 30 patient c...

Adonica Wilson posted a reply on Re: ACT Plus Liquid QC

Thursday, Mar 21, 2024 at 9:29 AM

Said: The other thing to look at is your state requirement. Some states have different QC requirements, so just check them to make sure the frequency isn't required more than the manufacturer.