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Patrine Lewis posted a new Topic

Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026 at 8:33 AM

Recording Ambient Temperatures

What is everyone using to monitor ambient temperature and/or humidity in their areas with POC devices/cartridges? We have a traceable digital thermometer in each area and have staff record temps daily. We would like to find something that would record the temp for us daily or hourly and give us the ability to download the temps for review monthly. Does anyone know of any traceable device that can do this that isn't super expensive? I'm just tired of hearing people complain about how long...

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Autilia Sisti posted a new Topic

Tuesday, Jun 9, 2026 at 9:11 AM

Glucose QC Question

Does anyone require QC for glucose strips when a new canister is opened during the day?
We have the 24 hour requirement, and we ask that if a new canister of strips is opened throughout the day, it must have QC run before the strips are used for patients.

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Adelina Wright posted a new Topic

Monday, Jun 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM

LeadCare II Collection & Transport

We currently utilize the LeadCare II for POC lead testing across our pediatric sites. Previously, clinic staff collected samples into an EDTA microtainer in the patient room, then transported the specimen to the analyzer located in a designated lab area to continue & complete the testing process. However, the option to collect into a microtainer has recently been removed from the package insert as an acceptable practice, which has introduced some workflow challenges. With the updated...

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Karen Clark posted a reply on Re: CRRT Blood--iSTAT

Monday, Jun 8, 2026 at 8:42 AM

Said: You might want to check with CAP about this type of sample as I was told it was not one that Abbott submitted as a sample source for FDA approval which if you do the testing on the ISTAT makes it High-complexity.

James Beck posted a reply on Re: CRRT Blood--iSTAT

Sunday, Jun 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM

Said: Hi Heather, We are a large health system and at our pediatric facility, we have much the same process as Debra described. Here is how it currently appears in Cerner - clearly identified as a CRRT sample.