Hi Ian
We use Hemocues here, and they work perfectly well and perform well with both Internal QC and External QA. They replaced the Advantage II sensors which were open to interference from bilirubin, as well as oxygen therapy and extremes of haematocrit ( like most other glucose meters ), although not as much because of the use of glucose dehydrogenase instead of glucose oxidase
The other alternative is to add glucose to a Blood Gas Analyser !
Peter
Peter Howell
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Wrexham
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> Dear colleagues,
> could anyone suggest suitable systems/meters for assaying glucose in neonatal units. I understand that the Hemocue is good and is free from effects from haematocrit.
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> Any advice/comments appreciated.
> Ian Barlow
> Scunthorpe
> UK
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