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Chem 8
MessageAbbott I-Stat
Test Code
POCT CHEM 8+ i-STAT
Alias/See Also
BMP
CPT Codes
CPT 80047-QW
Includes
Na, k, Cl, ionized Ca, TCO2, GL, BUN, creatinine, and Hematocrit
Minimum Volume
95 µL (2-3 drops)
Instructions
Collect a green top Lithium heparin tube and place three drops of blood , into the Cartridge well, snap closed, and insert into reader
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
There is no long term storage for specimens. All specimens must be tested within 30 minutes. Arterial specimens should be tested within 10 minutes to avoid samlples being affected by extended exposure to ambient air contamination. Samples for pH, PCO2,
Methodology
potentiometrically
Reference Range
Na: 138-146 mmol/L, k: 3.5-4.9 mmol/L, Cl:98-109 mmol/L, ionized Ca: 1.12-1.32 mmol/L, TCO2: Arterial 23-27 mmol/L and Venous 24-29 mmol/L, GL: 70-105 mg/dL, BUN: 8-26 mg/dL, creatinine:
Clinical Significance
Detection of critical electrolytes and metabolites to detect renal and electrolyte balance along with anemias caused by various conditions
