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Said: : "HI Pet, The current card has ionized calcium on it. No troponin or co-ox. Each card runs a 3 min calibration which checks each sensor before it allows you to add the sample. Once you add the sample it's only 40-45 seconds to get yo...

Said: : "BUN and TCO2 are now available in the EPOC. The Siemens rep had demonstrated the new cartridge.   WE were told that we may be  switching  from i-STAT to EPOC because of the cost. But we need Troponin and ionized calcium. Does anyone hav...

Said: : "We are in the process of getting approval from our system to order the new cards. We were told that the new card will eventually replace the old card, meaning the old card will not be available for purchase at some point next year. It is ...

Said: : "Thanks, Karen! When did this happen? Told you they don't keep in touch. lol. Lois"

Said: : "EPOC is adding BUN and TCO2 to their BGEM card....supposedly this year. I don't have a rep that keeps in touch since Siemens bought them so that is older news. I'll try to reach out and see if there is an update. Lois.snider@stclair.org"