Possible Heparin Reactivity Issue Causing Discrepant ACT results in Cath Lab

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Our cardiologists have told us that the ACT results on the i-STAT are discrepant, but then mentioned that there was also a possible problem with the reactivity of the heparin being used nationwide.  Of course, they couldn't tell us which patients were involved.  We're having them document the lot number of heparin that is being used, in addition to notifying us when the situation occurs.


Has anyone heard of any problems with heparin reactivity or had any problem with discrepant ACT testing on the i-STAT recently?


Thanks!


Linda

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If the problem is the heparin source and using different lot numbers of heparin, then the ACT will be affected with every method of ACT testing.


Include me also please.


I would be interested in the study also. We use the Hemochrons Signature Elites for both ACT Plus & ACT LR.


karla.walkling@va.gov


 


Thank you.

Linda, I will like to receive a copy as well. maria.somoza@wchn.org


thanks!

To date, we have not had complaints from anyone about the ACT-LR results on the Signature Elite, but I would love to see a copy of the study.  My email address is


sjohns45@hfhs.org


 Thank you!


Stephanie Johnson


POCT Coordinator HFAH



We have 2 iSTATs in our I.R. and had a couple of issues last year with complaints for the ACT results. I would also love a copy of your study.

 


Kathy.andrews@horizonnb.ca

 



 



Kathy Andrews MLT, RT
Point of Care Coordinator / Coordinatrice des Analyses Hors Laboratoire

 


Moncton & Miramichi Area / RĂ©gions de Moncton et Miramichi

 


Horizon Health Network / Reseau de Sante Horizon

 


kathy.andrews@horizonnb.ca                       

 


    

 




 


 


 


 




 



 



 



 




 



 



 



 


I would love a copy of your study please. Tere.vazquez@piedmont.org

Ashlee, I would appreciate a copy of your study. My address is maureen.reynolds@thechristhospital.com

Ashlee, I too would love to have a copy of your study.


sue.allen @ascension.org


Thank you for sharing your work.

Hello Ashlee,


I would also like to have a copy of your Heparin study. Thanks in advance for sharing your work with the group.


Tscuff@mercy.com

Hi Ashlee,


I would also like a copy of your study. 


Thank you


kristy.stanbro@ahn.org

So far no one has complained, we have Hemochron Sig Elite but i really would like a copy of the study.  Being informed and ready is always helpful.


Thank you


Patty


Patricia.Brish@va.gov 

Hi Ashlee!


 


I would also like to see the study :)


 


catherine.acklen@healthnetworklabs.com


 


Thanks so much

  Good Morning Ashlee,


I would also like to have a copy of your Heparin study.


Really appreciated,


Cherlyn


Cherlyn.bynum@uphs.upenn.edu


 

Hi-


Could I please have a copy of the Heparin study.  My email is woodwars@musc.edu


Thanks, Shea

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