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Said: Came here to say the same as Andrea. A lot of conversation being had among cardiac RN forums regarding issues with the drug itself. It may be worth reaching out to your pharmacy team to see if they can provide additional information you...

Said: We run a patient sample on the OLD vs New LOT of cartridges to address that with defined acceptance criteria.  This is included on the QC form used to QC all new LOT/Shipments received prior to patient use.

Said: Our NICU's primarily test using the Epoc and their capillary collection device:    Care Fill CAP Tubes 90ul;   Manufacturer #:  10736380

Said: Thanks everyone. That's what I thought. We are currently doing them twice a year as well but I am getting a bit of push back when I mentioned that we must also do it during triggering events including reagent lot changes. CAP states in ...

Said: We also really struggle with clotted samples.  It's just such a technique dependent collection.  We use the Werfen 170 uL heparinized capillary tubes (00008217000).  There are 100 per vial.  They do not contain a fle...