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We have just in the last month accrued 30 cartridge errors; some upon initial loading and others half-way through the cartridge use. We get credit for these, however, it disrupts our operations. Anyone else having issues? Even our service rep has concurred there has been an uptick in these c...

Hello, anyone using LIAT's connected through Telcor?
Thank you. 

Does anyone have a spreadsheet for normal range validation that they wouldn't mind sharing. I have an older one but was curious if anyone had anything newer. I am looking to validate the package insert ranges for iSTAT testing. Thank you for your time and for sharing if you have something!!!...

Is anyone currently using the GEM Hemochron 100? I am having problems with Wi-Fi connectivity. We are replacing the Hemochron Sig Elite. Could you please share any insights or challenges you've encountered regarding its Wi-Fi connectivity. Your feedback would be incredibly helpful.
Thanks...

Can someone share their Procedure and competency for Gem 100, I am going out on medical leave and I am need to have this done. You can email it to me. Thanks.

Does anyone offer troponin testing at an Urgent Care of Free Standing ER sites?  If so what method?  Is the methodology Waived?
Thank you for your assistance!

Our facility has expressed interest in adopting troponin testing in our ER dept. I'm trying to gather more information regarding available resources/methods used at other hospitals for more prompt treatment interventions in the event of strokes.
1.  Are other facilities using point o...

We've received a request for point of care PTH testing in surgery.  What instrument is being used for this and would you share your experience(s)?

Our facility has expressed interest in using troponin testing at the point of care. What are facilities using nowadays? What options are there available on the market (in the U.S.) besides the i-STAT?
If the method used is the i-STAT, is it being used with a disclaimer with reported resul...

We use RALS middleware at Norwalk Hospital in CT.  The critical values (high or low) for Glucose flag.  It is my responsibility to evaluate and then upload into the patient's chart.  I was wondering what is the practice at other hospitals?