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Dan Bailla posted a reply on Re: No iSTAT Calibration Verification
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Said: Our hospital is inspected by both JC and CAP. We perform i-STAT CALVER in June and December when Abbott updates the clew software.
Holly Ven Roy posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Nova StatSensor Calibration verification Issues
Hello!
I am currently Validating a new nova creatinine meter but I am having some difficulty with A) the calibration materials %recovery for each level and B) the calibration verification material does not cover the AMR.
I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations or suggestions as this is a brand-new meter, brand new calibration materials, new strips, etc. Also, what are the recommendations for verifying the entirety of the AMR when the calibration verification ...
I am currently Validating a new nova creatinine meter but I am having some difficulty with A) the calibration materials %recovery for each level and B) the calibration verification material does not cover the AMR.
I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations or suggestions as this is a brand-new meter, brand new calibration materials, new strips, etc. Also, what are the recommendations for verifying the entirety of the AMR when the calibration verification ...
Patricia Nuttall liked a reply on topic Re: Subtherapeutic ACT values after standard heparin dosing
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Re: Subtherapeutic ACT values after standard heparin dosing
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View ReplyPatricia Nuttall posted a reply on Re: Subtherapeutic ACT values after standard he...
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Said: We are having the same issue at our organization in our OR as they use the istat ACTK, but have heard nothing from our Cath Lab (they use the GEM100). It is kind of coincidental also that we are having issues getting cartridges in...
Keishla Ackeret posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 at 10:20 AM
No iSTAT Calibration Verification
I am from a Hospital System that is inspected by CAP, JACO, and CLIA for their different Labs. We are trying to align our policies and are wondering if it is really a requirement for us to perform Calibration Verification on our iSTATs as the manufacturer states that "replacement and newly purchased analyzers are delivered with factory calibration. The Electronic Simulator is superior to calibration verification or control solutions in assuring that the analyzer's most important function...
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