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We currently use Alere hCG Easy but are looking to go automated and are evaluating Chirus Dxpress urine pregnancy reader using BioSign(r) hCG (Pregnancy) Test cartridges. We use WEQAS sending samples to each area approved to perform pregnancy testing in the Trust (15 areas). Results are collated and discussed at the POCT Committee meeting. Kind regards Karen Karen Stade POCT Coordinator Pathology Department London E9 6SR Call: 020 8510 7891 Fax: 020 8510 7555 Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Please note: I only work on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you have any POCT queries please contact Edita Bacinskaite ( [log in to unmask]) who deputises for me in my absence. P Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Akinlade Funmi (RF4) BHR Hospitals Sent: 11 June 2013 17:21 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Query: how to approach EQA for pregnancy test strips Hello all, We use Invitech kits, which are read manually. We moved over a couple of years ago due to cost savings and training assistance with Invitech. The kits are read manually and can actually read down to ~15 iu/L (25 iu/L kit). Each location is EQA'd individually through Q-Point (Frimley Park). The samples are sent directly to the ward areas (20 locations) and results sent back. The results are collated by Q-Point and sent to the point of care co coordinator. Some areas perform better than others with regards to returning results. Kind regards, Funmi Akinlade MSc FRCPath Principal Clinical Scientist Queen's Hospital, Romford, Essex 01708 435 506 (direct dial) or x 3961 From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Vaughan Natalie (RC9) Luton & Dunstable Hospital FT Sent: 11 June 2013 14:34 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Query: how to approach EQA for pregnancy test strips Following on from Anne's comments, we have started performing a specimen containing 20-30 IU/L at all our initial training sessions so that staff see what a faint positive looks like and I think this is really important. In my experience no matter how many times you say the results should be read at exactly 3 minutes (or whatever is stated for your device) until the staff have seen a faint line come up at the end of the time period they will often take their own decisions. We have all our sites registered with NEQAS who regularly send out testing specimens near detection limits which is very helpful. We are also investigating an automated reader and would be interested to hear from people with experience of these? Our initial trial data looked very promising. Kind Regards Natalie Natalie Vaughan (nee Smith) Clinical Biochemist & POCT Supervisor Ext 7969 01582 497969 To contact the POCT team please call: Ext 7991 or 01582 497991 From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anne Dawnay Sent: 11 June 2013 14:16 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Query: how to approach EQA for pregnancy test strips we use Alere hCG Easy also - same issues. In our train-the-trainer pack we now include pictures of what a 20-30 IU/L sample looks like and emphasise the importance of reading at the right time and in good light so that very faint bands can be seen. We EQA all sites bi-monthly - WEQAS samples distributed by lab and results returned to us for WEQAS entry. Any errors are followed up with the individuals concerned. best wishes Anne Dr Anne Dawnay PhD FRCPath Consultant Biochemist Chair UCLH POCT Committee 020 344 72954 ________________________________ From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Adebisi-Daniel Tope (THE WHITTINGTON HOSPITAL NHS TRUST) Sent: 11 June 2013 13:58 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Query: how to approach EQA for pregnancy test strips --- This message was sent from an email address external to NHSmail but gives the appearance of being from an NHSmail (@nhs.net) address. The recipient should verify the sender and content before acting upon information contained within. The identified sender is [log in to unmask] --- Hi Lesley, We use Alere hCG Easy, it read by eye. Individual areas are set up for EQA with NEQAS . We've also had detection issues with low concentrations and have asked to company to come in to do some training. Hope this helps. Kind regards Tope Tope Adebisi-Daniel Point of Care Testing Coordinator Whittington Health 02072883158 [log in to unmask] ________________________________ From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Shipway Lesley (ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL BATH NHS TRUST - RD1) [[log in to unmask]] Sent: 11 June 2013 13:40 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Query: how to approach EQA for pregnancy test strips --- This message was sent from an email address external to NHSmail but gives the appearance of being from an NHSmail (@nhs.net) address. The recipient should verify the sender and content before acting upon information contained within. The identified sender is [log in to unmask] --- Hi All, Can you help me with a query or two - we currently have around 20 locations in the Trust (more with Community Hospitals, etc.) who complete pregnancy testing with test strips. Only 3 areas are EQA'd and there is some challenges to accurate detection around the 25 - 30iu cut off point. Can you let me know, any or all of: 1. What strips do you use; 2. Whether this is with a reader; 3. How you EQA them (individual distribution with NEQAS, internal comparison vs EQA'd scheme, split NEQAS distribution, etc); 4. Are you happy with POCT pregnancy testing in your area(s). Thanks! Lesley Lesley Shipway CSci FIBMS Assoc CIPD Pathology Quality Manager Royal United Hospital NHS Trust Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Tel: (01225) 82 17 70 Fax: (01225) 46 10 44 For comments and feedback on our services go to: http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/gps/pathology/index.asp?menu_id=1 <http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/gps/pathology/index.asp?menu_id=1> [log in to unmask] ************************************************************************ ******************************************** This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. 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