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Said: : "The iSTAT CHEM8+ cartridges are waived. In a cardiac and/or pulmonary event nursing collects a venous sample and performs a BMP using iSTAT CG8+. A glucose only cartridge on the iSTAT would be considered moderately complex and nursing w...

Said: : "The Hemocue Glucose 201 or 201 DM analyzer is another option to concider, rather than the I-Stat or lab analyzers. This analyzer can still be done via fingerstick since its done via a glucose dehydrogenase method and a photometeric detec...

Said: : "Is it moderately complex to use a venous sample on the i-STAT using the GLU cartridge? Does it make a difference if its a venipuncture venous sample or if it is a venous central line draw? Thanks for your help."

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Said: : "    Thanks, Amber   From: Penny Rose via POCT Listserv (Groupsite) [mailto:users+1163045@poct.groupsite.com] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 9:46 AMTo: Amber MeadorSubject: [POCT Listserv] Re: CMS SC 15-11 Off-Label/Modified Use of Wai...