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Jo Win posted a new Topic

Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 at 11:04 AM

(DELETED) Method Correlation for a Ratio or Calculation

AI did not help me get an answer so I was wondering if our collective minds here can.

When doing a method correlation, I was always told that it is only required for methodologies, never for calculations.
I have an epoc that we have to correlate with our Hematology analyzer the Sysmex XN.

For the epoc, the hematocrit is directly measured and it is the hemoglobin that is calculated based on the hematocrit result.

For ou...

Karen Stade posted a reply on Re: Glucometers

Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Said: Abbott are leaving the healthcare market for hospital glucometers in 2027 in the UK, is this the same for the USA? All hospitals in the UK with Abbott meters are transitioning to either Roche or Nova as they are the only current c...

Sherilyn Solanick posted a reply on Re: Glucometers

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 at 3:14 PM

Said: We use Abbott Freestyle Precision Pro. Ergonomically designed and wireless. Strips are packaged singly in sealed packets so no open expiration date. Comments are not visible to user.....that's a drawback. If you ...

Perdina Watkins posted a new Topic

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM

Glucometers

I would like to know what other glucometers are on the market besides Roche and Nova. What do you like or dislike about them? Do you recommend/not recommend them? Thanks!

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Dena Heckel posted a reply on Re: Inconsistent results on DCA Vantage

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 at 11:29 AM

Said: Amy - yes! The Afinion does correlate a lot better and we have not had any result issues. I will say we have had to replace quite a few instruments as there is not a lot of troubleshooting that can be done on the Afinions. There is a so...