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Said: Mickayla- Would it be possible for me to get your LeadCare resources as well? We are looking to bring in the LeadCare Plus. While it is not waived like the LeadCare II we will be performing testing in our main laboratory and it can be i...

Said: I will all but guarantee that the issue is that of not following protocol for dipping the strip and STARTing the analysis cycle. If the user dips the strip first, places the strip on the tray, and THEN presses start, the pad will react ...

Said: Agree - I have seen this as well.  Lots of samples with trace-positive blood as the only abnormal result, and that does not confirm when sent for main lab confirmation on Iris analyzer.  While not great, it's better that than ...

Said: I had a clinic that wanted to bring this testing on but the multiple recalls and supply issues were a factor in it not be implemented so far. The collection of the specimen has to be done in such a way to make sure no contamina...

Said: Thanks Mickayla. I would be interested in hearing more about the reasons to pull the testing, and what shortcomings you found. The clinics will go ahead with the testing, but it could be helpful to know what issues we'll find. Since thi...