This process is completed prior to sample introduction which decreases the potential of clotting in the test card and generating errors. CalibrationĮlement POC single use test cards (stored at room temperature) contain calibration fluids to automatically calibrate the analyzer prior to each sample analysis. Over-dilution of sample with sodium heparin may impact accuracy of sodium results. Balanced heparin is recommended for the most accurate ionized calcium results. Alternatively, lithium, balanced or sodium heparin anti-coagulated whole blood may also be tested. Untreated whole blood should be analyzed immediately after drawing to obtain most accurate results. A minimum sample volume of at least 92 uL is required for analysis. Whole blood from arterial, venous or capillary source can be used. Over dilution of sample with sodium heparin may impact accuracy of sodium results. Lithium, balanced or sodium heparin may be utilized as anticoagulant. Untreated sample should be analyzed immediately. Blood Sample RequirementĪ minimum sample volume of at least 92 uL of whole blood from arterial, venous or capillary source is required for analysis.
#ISTAT VENOUS PC#
You can also transmit results to your clinic PC and store as many results as your computer storage capacity will hold. This is enough memory to store approximately 3000 separate results. Storage CapabilityĮlement POC has 256 MB of built in RAM. The two pieces communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth. Element POC has a detachable hand-held display (host), and a separate reader that accepts the test card. Measured parameters are then utilized to generate calculated parameters. Potentiometric, amperometric and conductometric measurements are utilized to generate all measured parameters. Consumable Shelf LifeĮlement POC test cards have up to 180 days dating from the date of manufacture.Įlement POC (epoc) utilizes a single-use test card that is stored at room temperature and contains gold electrodes and calibration fluids to calibrate the analyzer prior to each sample analysis.
#ISTAT VENOUS SOFTWARE#
All values, including flagged values outside the species specific reference ranges, will transmit via Bluetooth or WiFi to your practice management software (Heska integration required) or epoc wireless printer (sold separately). This represents a significant advantage over other handheld, cartridge-based technologies that do not contain species specific reference ranges.
Results outside the normal range are flagged. PH, pCO2, pO2, Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca++, Creatinine, BUN, Glucose, Lactate, HctĬTCO2, cHCO3-, BE (ecf), BE (b), AG, cSO2, cHGB SpeciesĮlement POC has programmed reference ranges for Dog, Cat, and Horse for both venous and arterial samples. This represents a significant advantage over other handheld, cartridge-based technologies that require you to choose which parameters you need, or the more expensive alternative of running multiple consumables to get all the parameters that Element POC gives you from one test card. All results are available from a single test card which is stored at room temperature.
#ISTAT VENOUS PORTABLE#
Our findings show this portable analyser to be a valid substitute for expensive benchtop analysers in situations requiring mobility, or when small numbers of tests are to be performed by users not specialized in laboratory techniques.Element POC (epoc) provides results 35 seconds after sample introduction. The accuracy of the i-STAT was also satisfactory for calculated parameters: bicarbonates, total CO(2), base excess and oxygen saturation. Overall accuracy of the portable analyser proved excellent for pH, pO(2), and pCO(2) (r=0.978, 0.968 and 0.997, respectively), with Deming's regression slopes close to 1.00 (0.96, 0.97 and 1.08 for pH, pO(2), and pCO(2), respectively) and intercepts close to zero (0.28, 0.47 kPa and 0.46 kPa for pH, pO(2), and pCO(2), respectively).
Deming's regression and bias plots were used to compare i-STAT results with those obtained by laboratory professionals using two different autocalibrated benchtop analysers. To assess the suitability of the i-STAT portable analyser for use by non-laboratory personnel, we measured blood gases and pH in venous blood samples from 100 dogs.
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