HemoCue QC

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Hello, what are you using for your HemoCue QC? We used to use the RNA product but was burned twice when they did no have the next lot of QC material ready after their current batch expired. We then switched to the Streck product, and it's ok but staff do have more failures than I'd like to see. It's probably due to their mixing process, but I'm wondering if anyone uses Eurotrol or R&D, or something else, and is happy with those. Thank you for your thoughts.

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Ashlee Byquist

Wed May 04, 2022 at 1:41PM

We use Eurotrol and have not had any issues with it.

Amanda Casavant

Wed May 04, 2022 at 1:45PM

Hi
We have used Hemotrol QC by Eurotrol for the last 6 years and it has never been a problem. Currently have 2 HemoCue Hb 201 in our Nephrology practices.

Michael Nguyen

Wed May 04, 2022 at 1:46PM

When I was in POC, we used R&D controls for HemoCue and never had an issue.

Catherine Robinson

Wed May 04, 2022 at 1:46PM

I have used Eurotrol for years and have had no issues. I would like a longer opened expiration date.

Anita Belanger

Wed May 04, 2022 at 1:49PM

With Eurotrol, do you get 30 days use out of it? I'm confused about the statement online that says "20 tests per vial, reducing the risk of using expired product.".

Catherine Robinson

Wed May 04, 2022 at 1:51PM

It is good for 30 days after opening. Depends how often you do QC whether you end up wasting controls

Cindy Engbert

Wed May 04, 2022 at 2:13PM

We use Hematrol. Good for 60 days after opening if kept refrigerated, otherwise 30 days at room temp.

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Tessa Shaw

Thu May 05, 2022 at 7:40AM

Hi Anita,

I am the product specialist for Eurotrol and can help with any questions you have about our controls for Hemocue. We offer HemoTrol for the HemoCue Hb201 systems and HemoTrol Duo for the HemoCue Hb 301 and 801 systems.

Catherine...I will pass along your suggestion about longer open vial stability to R&D!

Meaghan Quinn

Thu May 05, 2022 at 8:00AM

Hi Anita,

We use Eurotrol also and have not experience any issues with it.

Danyel Olson

Thu May 05, 2022 at 10:46AM

We have used Eurotrol for years with no issues. We do a 30 day RT exp date. I do wish the vials still came with barcodes on them - we have to add our own. Good product.

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