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Andries Sigtenhorst posted a reply on Re: i-STAT in NICU?
Monday, Apr 13, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Said: Knowing that there are multiple interpretations, caveats, and such, I decided to ask my friend Copilot to do a little research for me. I asked "Is the Abbott i-STAT Chem 8 cartridge cleared for use with capillary whole blood?
Mary Garcia posted a reply on Re: i-STAT in NICU?
Monday, Apr 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Said: We are validating an ISTAT blood gas cartridge for the NICU and plan to block K and iCa for testing. I discussed this issue with capillary testing and faculty was acceptable with the recommendation.
Debra Howard posted a reply on Re: i-STAT in NICU?
Monday, Apr 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Said: Hi Teresa,We do use the ISTAT in the NICU, but they do NOT use Chem8 cartridges. Their cartridge of choice is the CG8+, with the occasional CG4 (for lactate testing) thrown in. The FDA has not cleared capillary blood use on the Chem...
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Monday, Apr 13, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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View ReplyTeresa Payne posted a new Topic
Monday, Apr 13, 2026 at 1:38 PM
i-STAT in NICU?
Hi!
Can anyone share their experience running i-STAT in the NICU? Our NICU is pushing for an i-STAT for Chem8 cartridge testing. We understand that the Chem8 cartridge is not approved for capillary samples, but we have clinicians insisting that they know it is being run at other hospitals. We're unsure if this is outdated information, wishful thinking, testing as LDT, or if some hospitals have some workarounds.
Can anyone share their experience running i-STAT in the NICU? Our NICU is pushing for an i-STAT for Chem8 cartridge testing. We understand that the Chem8 cartridge is not approved for capillary samples, but we have clinicians insisting that they know it is being run at other hospitals. We're unsure if this is outdated information, wishful thinking, testing as LDT, or if some hospitals have some workarounds.
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