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Amanda Casavant posted a reply on Re: Disposal of POCT supplies- Not Sharpes
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Said: HIDCA cartridges in red bin.Glass and sharps in sharps container.Nasal Swabs/ Cassettes in biohazard trash per manufacturer's instructions and IP Department.All items that do not have permanently affixed PHI go in the re...
Ashlee Holland posted a new Topic
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
PPE for Sofia 2 FLU+SARS Ag FIA
Our outpatient clinic offices are using the Sofia 2 for FLU+SARS ag FIA testing and a question came up about required PPE for performing testing. Can anyone who uses this test share what PPE you require at your facility for performing this test? Thank you!
Anastasia Augustine posted a new Topic
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Disposal of POCT supplies- Not Sharpes
Where do you tell staff to dispose of POCT supplies that are used for testing? Swabs, cartridge, test strips ect. Can they go in "regular" trash or do they need to go into biohazard trash?
Chelley Schneider posted a reply on Re: Nova StatSensor Strip Creatinine Lot to Lot
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Said: Deirdre Fitzsimons we are not, thank you that does help some of the data!
Lori Ferguson posted a reply on Re: Gem 5000 cartridge issues
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Said: Today I received a notice from Werfen about "process contol solution not detected" problems on several lots. One was on my instrument and in our inventory. Keep an eye out for the email.
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