[Temp indicators for blood products]

RRay, We are trying to find a replacement for the Safe-T-Vues also.  We tried the timestrip plus BT6 and had issues with them.  Have you found a good replacement yet?

 

[Units for cooler validation]

Would anyone please share what units they use for blood bank cooler validations?  Expired units or mock units?  If mock, how are you making these to simulate packed red blood cells and FFP?

Thanks

 

[Rubella latex kit]

We are looking at Rubella latex kits.  We were using the Sure-Vue select kit and liked that kit but they have stopped making this one.  We have looked at the Cardinal health, ASI and Sure-Vue Rubella latex kits.  All 3 of these have the same method and we would have to test all samples and the weak reactive control with a 1:10 dilution.  I cannot get the weak reactive control to work well on these using the 1:10 dilution.  The next step is to test it at a 1:5 dilution and I cannot get that to work well either.  Does anyone have any experience with these kits?  If so, have you had any issues like this?  Does anyone use any other latex kits that work well?  Thanks

 

[Looking to switch HCG kits]

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