Moyer

We have been using K-check tablets since the Acetest tablets were discontinued. We had been using MAS Urine controls for the Acetest and back then, MAS did not have ranges for the K-Check. I did a study between the two methods as they recommended. Now MAS has ranges and we still use those controls for the K-check and acetone testing. We have always used urine controls and at not point did we use serum controls. We mostly do serum acetone testing as well. There is a procedure in the K-check package insert for making a positive control but it does not indiciate that you need to use serum for controls. Hope that helps

The Clinitest tablets are no longer available and Joint Commission and CAP have both changed there standards for testing of reducing substances in children. Babies are now screened for galactosemia through newborn screening. After reviewing the package insert for IRIS Velocity strips, it states positive glucose results should be further evaluated. We will be discontinuing our Clinitest once we run out of tablets but I am curious how other labs are handling this. Quest has a test available, but is there really a need to perform this test anymore?