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Said: When you expand the reportable range beyond the manufacturer's recommendation, aren't you deviating from it? In that case, wouldn't it change the test complexity? Would non-lab personnel still be qualified to perform it? I would verify ...

Said: I interpret method specific target values to mean the control material package insert specifically states a range for the GEMS, or a range for i-STAT, or a range for ABL analyzers, etc.  If the control material you are using is spe...

Said: Jamey, so many times in our 'one POC Program' program, I've seen us come up with solutions which were not in the least compromises from 'several sides' of the issue. Is it possible to ignore those who believe 'if they get to use fake te...

Said: @Lori Thank you so much. You are amazing for calling CAP, they are very helpful just like you. so if Werfen GEM manual says the internal solution controls (PCSs) are "traceable to NIST Primary standards...Th...

Said: Hi Jo,  I just called CAP about this topic.   See the CAP standard below.  CAP shared you would need to define the stability for the analytes using the control material in procedure.  This will be determined by the M...