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Max Mauch posted a reply on Re: Point-of-Care Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Testing ...
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Said: We used the abbott precision xtra bhb in the past (easy to use) but moved testing to our bench analyzer due to high strip cost and the need to QC each box of test strips.
Max Mauch posted a reply on Re: ID NOW or Cepheid
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Said: ID NOW. Easy to train users, easy to use. No complaints from staff.
Ashlee Tezak posted a new Topic
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM
D-dimer Age Adjusted Range
Our medical directors are asking to look into a D-dimer age adjusted range for those >50 years old. Has anyone converted this within their LIS? We use the Quidel Triage.
Matthew Thomas posted a new Topic
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Atago PAL-10S Digital Refractometer for Urine Spec. Grav.
Good Morning,
At our facility we are going to be transitioning to a digital refractometer for our urine specific gravity testing. I was wondering if anyone currently uses the Atago PAL-10S device and if so, what they are utilizing for daily QC and the annual calibration. Per package insert it only states that "zero-setting" be performed each day of patient testing and upon changing of batteries. Currently with our traditional refractometers, we have them run 3 sa...
At our facility we are going to be transitioning to a digital refractometer for our urine specific gravity testing. I was wondering if anyone currently uses the Atago PAL-10S device and if so, what they are utilizing for daily QC and the annual calibration. Per package insert it only states that "zero-setting" be performed each day of patient testing and upon changing of batteries. Currently with our traditional refractometers, we have them run 3 sa...
Kristy Saunders posted a new Topic
Sunday, Mar 15, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Point-of-Care Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Testing for Assessing Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Is anyone using point of care beta-hydroxybutyrate tests for assessing DKA? What are you using and can you provide your experience with it, lessons learned, verifications performed, etc., we are just in the beginning stages of being asked about this test in our freestanding emergency departments. Thanks so much in advance!
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