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  1. Started by CARMEN DELGADO,

    Hello everyone: What is the new and latest ACT calibration if any? Thank you, Carmen

  2. Started by Callie,

    Two part question: 1. Measured Hemoglobin verses calculated hemoglobin and the impact it has on physician choices for transfusion purposes. 2. The good the bad and the ugly with POC instruments that measure/calculate hemoglobin such as AVOX, GEM Premiers, Hemocue, I-STATS and anything else that might be out there. Thank you in advance!

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  3. Started by HMCPOCC,

    Currently using TelCOR as middleware, and I am aware of RALS (the Alere product)... but what else is out there that folks are using for connecting glucose meters, I-stats and other devices to the patient's electronic medical record.

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  4. Started by LabLion,

    I would appreciate any help from users of HMS Plus. what is you protocol for linearity? Do you use Hepline Kit.... Thanks Lablion

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  5. Started by Kayla,

    How often does everyone do linearity testing on their glucometers, specifically the Inform II?

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  6. Started by JOJOER,

    We are looking to switch HCG kits and are looking for any feedback/suggestions on any HCG kits available. We test both urine and serum in a hospital setting and would appreciate any feedback. Thanks

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  7. Started by A. DeRossett,

    Does anyone have experience with Dermatology offices who could help with some general information? We have a new dermatology provider joining our group. This is a new specialty for us. She will be sending pathology to a local path lab but evidently wants to look at the specimens herself in the office as well. If they are sent off for confirmation, is her review considered testing? If so, is it PPMP and thus needs a CLIA license? Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.

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  8. Started by Ahmed Yousef,

    Hi everyone, I have biomedical engineering background, I live in Saudi Arabia and I think to study blood banking in US. What's your recommendation? Which institute/university do you recommend? Thanks for your help.

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  9. Does anyone out there require that staff wear a face shield when performing a CBG or doing any type of capillary puncture?

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  10. Started by R1R2,

    Hi all, Our GEM4000 low HGB AMR is 6.5 based on the lowest PVP HGB level. IL states that the instrument can measure HGBs as low as 3. Does anyone measure lower than 6.5 and what calibrator are you using?

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  11. Started by R1R2,

    Hi all, Can you let me know what you do for lot to lot for Hemochron ACT PLUS and Avox 1000E. Thanks in advance

  12. Started by Gwyn Arnold,

    Fern testing is a provider performed test. I am working on bringing this test up to standards. What do you use for Fern Testing quality control?

  13. Started by R1R2,

    Hi all, Just wanted to get an idea of what you are doing to review monthly QC on waived iSTAT testing? Currently, I make sure that cartridges were QC'd monthly and before any patient testing on new lot and results were acceptable.

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  14. Started by R1R2,

    Hi all, I need ideas for pre, analytic, post monitors for POC. Also, whom do you report these monitors - lab, hospital or both?

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  15. Started by R1R2,

    I hope someone can help me. We perform waived CREA on iSTAT. What is the required frequency of qc? Currently, we perform on new shipment and at least every 30 days. I can't find any info on Abbott's website. I would like to drop the "at least every 30 days".

  16. Started by Lferg27,

    Hello ladies, I followed the advice of a few AACC listserve members and signed up for the PathLab Talk. Happy to have another resource and see some familiar names! I was never very active on the emails, but always read everyone's advice. See everyone around!

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  17. Started by amym1586,

    When I took my BB sup job I was also offered to work with out Cath Lab and CVOR as a technical consultant. I have reviewing there QC and maintenance logs, surveys, competency and all that good stuff. Is this basically the same job of a point of care person?

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