ACT comparisons- switching from Actalyke to Hemochron
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Has anyone spiked donor samples with heparin in order to perform ACT comparisons between Actalyke and Hemochron? I haven't had success in getting the OR (carotids) or cardiac cath lab to perform side-by-side testing during procedures.
Although the note for CAP standard HEM.37880 states that it is not best practice to use plasma samples spiked with heparin in vitro, I am just trying to obtain some preliminary comparison data to decide if we are going to move forward with the instrument switch.
Any feedback and/or opinions on using the Hemochron for ACTs would also be appreciated. Thank you!
Although the note for CAP standard HEM.37880 states that it is not best practice to use plasma samples spiked with heparin in vitro, I am just trying to obtain some preliminary comparison data to decide if we are going to move forward with the instrument switch.
Any feedback and/or opinions on using the Hemochron for ACTs would also be appreciated. Thank you!
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Hi Tracey. I ordered the HEPline Kit from Medtronic and used it for a linearity and for instrument comparisons. The catalog number is 313-50. It consists of 5 tubes of increasing amounts of heparin concentrations. You draw blood into the tubes and can use across multiple analyzers. Hope this helps.
Thanks so much Crystal, I'm going to look into that today.
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