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Karissa Goulder posted a reply on Re: Glucometers for Neonates and differences be...
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Said: We use the same meter for adults and neonates - the Nova StatStrip. In our policy, we don't explicitly say you need to send confirmation to core lab but can send a sample if that is what the provider wants. If there is a critical or que...
Kellie Graham posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 5:56 PM
CT/NG Waived Testing for Youth Ages 12-25
I am looking for a CT/NG POC testing platform for youth ages 12-25. I have some adolescent clinics interested in bringing POC testing for this age group. The binx system is not approved for females under 16 years old and males under 17 years old and the Liat cannot be used for kids under 15 years of age. If you are using a platform for this age group or know of one, please let me know.
Thank you,
Kellie
Thank you,
Kellie
Laura Boyd posted a reply on Re: Driver Availability (through RALS) for Refr...
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Said: We had been in a project transitioning testing from RALS to QML. Mid project is when the notification from Roche came out about the new devices. Our QML resource for that project is who was able to get us the driver in Test ...
Kristy Saunders posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Glucometers for Neonates and differences between whole blood vs plasma/serum lab test
Could anyone share experiences for the following questions:
1. What glucometers do hospitals use for neonates?
2. What does your policy state regarding sending a confirmation to the core lab?
3. Do you have any information regarding the difference between POC whole blood glucose and serum/plasma lab glucose methodology?
4. What processes do you have for the collection of POC Glucose and/or collection for lab glucose competencies?&n...
1. What glucometers do hospitals use for neonates?
2. What does your policy state regarding sending a confirmation to the core lab?
3. Do you have any information regarding the difference between POC whole blood glucose and serum/plasma lab glucose methodology?
4. What processes do you have for the collection of POC Glucose and/or collection for lab glucose competencies?&n...
Kayla Isaacs posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Call for POCT Professional Certification Committee Nominations
Happy Lab Week!!
The POCT Professional Certification Committee is seeking applicants for vacant committee positions. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise, support the advancement of the POCT profession, and help shape the future of the POCT Professional Certification Program.
The POCT Professional Certification Committee is seeking applicants for vacant committee positions. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise, support the advancement of the POCT profession, and help shape the future of the POCT Professional Certification Program.
Committee terms begin on August 1, 2026, and conclude on July 31 of the final year of service. Committee Officers are responsible for the oversi...
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