Hi Helen,
Id of POCT samples - yes, samples should be labelled as per normal lab Policy (3 points of ID). Blood gas samples moving from Theatres to ITU, etc. for analysis should go with a form (I suggest using normal lab request form).
Best wishes,
Lesley
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Subject: ACB-POCT Digest - 26 Jul 2013 to 30 Jul 2013 (#2013-39)
There are 8 messages totaling 7439 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. POCT Cholesterol testing
2. I am out of the office
3. iSTAT Kaolin ACT Testing (2)
4. Identification of POCT samples. (4)
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Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:36:40 +0100
From: birminghamquality <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: POCT Cholesterol testing
Kerry
As you would expect, Birmingham Quality has an EQA programme specifically geared up to satisfy the NHS Health Check Programme.
We provide POCT coordinators with a comprehensive report summarising the data for all instruments under their care.
My colleague, Jane French would be happy to help.
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Finlay
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From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kerry Grant
Sent: 25 July 2013 13:26
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Subject: POCT Cholesterol testing
A local GP surgery has started offering the NHS Health Check programme and has asked for our help with implementing a point-of-care solution for cholesterol testing. If anyone is or has been involved in this programme, I'd be interested to find out more including what measurement system you selected (and why) and any ongoing input you have such as internal/external quality assurance etc.
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Kerry
Kerry Grant
Lead Biomedical Scientist, POCT
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Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:46:21 +0100
From: Bernie Almond <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: I am out of the office
Hi
Sorry I cant deal with your email immediately
I am now on holiday until Monday August 12th
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Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:22:30 +0100
From: Stade Karen at Homerton Hospital NHS Trust
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Subject: iSTAT Kaolin ACT Testing
Dear All
We are using the iSTAT for ACT testing for hemofiltration of CHF patients. The iSTAT ticked all boxes in that it is can be used for other analyte testing. I was misinformed initially and was told that NEQAS offered ACT EQA for the iSTAT but alas it is only for the Hemochron. Are there any others using the iSTAT for ACT testing and if yes, what do you do instead of EQA? Slap on wrist for not doing my homework properly.
I can't remember the numbers quoted by NEQAS to get a scheme up and running (I think it is 15, but don't quote me on that)
Kind regards
Karen
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Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:37:20 +0100
From: Davidson Simon <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: iSTAT Kaolin ACT Testing
Dear Karen
The iSTAT end point of measure is one of the main issues. See attachment. As far as I am aware there is currently no EQA available for this device. I would suggest you run a comparison with any Hemochron devices you have on a regular basis to ensure there is similarity between the instruments.
Sorry not much help.
BW
Simon
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Sent: 30 July 2013 10:22
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Subject: iSTAT Kaolin ACT Testing
Dear All
We are using the iSTAT for ACT testing for hemofiltration of CHF patients. The iSTAT ticked all boxes in that it is can be used for other analyte testing. I was misinformed initially and was told that NEQAS offered ACT EQA for the iSTAT but alas it is only for the Hemochron. Are there any others using the iSTAT for ACT testing and if yes, what do you do instead of EQA? Slap on wrist for not doing my homework properly.
I can’t remember the numbers quoted by NEQAS to get a scheme up and running (I think it is 15, but don’t quote me on that)
Kind regards
Karen
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Pathology Department
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Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:15:28 +0100
From: "Turner Helen (Pathology)" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Identification of POCT samples.
Please can I ask what the requirements are in other hospitals for the identification of POCT samples & if request forms are required.
I am specifically thinking of the two different scenarios for e.g. blood gases
where one person both takes & analyses the sample
where one person takes the sample, but the sample is then sent to another POCT location for testing & may pass through a few persons hands.
Regards
Helen
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Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:25:23 +0100
From: "Button Lisa-Marie (RVW) Pathology" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Identification of POCT samples.
Hi,
We don't stipulate the need for a request form for POCT blood gas samples, but samples should be labelled with patient details.
In our Trust we strongly discourage the use of our blood gas analysers for patient samples who don't belong to that department; these samples should be sent to the laboratory for analysis.
Regards,
Lisa-Marie
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North Tees and Hartlepool NHSfT
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Subject: Identification of POCT samples.
Please can I ask what the requirements are in other hospitals for the identification of POCT samples & if request forms are required.
I am specifically thinking of the two different scenarios for e.g. blood gases
where one person both takes & analyses the sample
where one person takes the sample, but the sample is then sent to another POCT location for testing & may pass through a few persons hands.
Regards
Helen
Helen Turner
Deputy Healthcare Scientist Service Manager
& Trust Point Of Care Testing Coordinator
Chemical Pathology
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHSF Trust
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Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:46:18 +0100
From: Michelle Miller <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Identification of POCT samples.
Hi
No forms are necessary.
POCT samples shouldn't be passing through numerous pairs of hands. The person analysing it needs to be certain that the patient identification is correct before processing. With devices using barcode certified operation their name is then against that result.
Cheers
Michelle
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From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Turner Helen (Pathology)
Sent: 30 July 2013 16:15
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Subject: Identification of POCT samples.
Please can I ask what the requirements are in other hospitals for the identification of POCT samples & if request forms are required.
I am specifically thinking of the two different scenarios for e.g. blood gases where one person both takes & analyses the sample where one person takes the sample, but the sample is then sent to another POCT location for testing & may pass through a few persons hands.
Regards
Helen
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Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:47:52 +0100
From: Tony Cambridge <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Identification of POCT samples.
We stipulate in our POCT policy that three points of ID must accompany the sample. This may take the form of an addressograph label stuck to the syringe or collection device/receptacle. If the analysis is being performed by the person who obtained the sample, then the patient notes should accompany the sample if it is not able to be labelled i.e. capillary tubes.
If the sample changes hands during the process, the sample must be labelled to avoid errors in patient identification. We enforce this in our training and competency package, publicise it in a quarterly newsletter, and observe staff activities during site audits.
I hope this helps.
Tony Cambridge
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