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They either perform urine ketones or measure a venous pH and bicarbonate using one of the blood gas analysers Helen Peat Point of Care Manager. Biochemistry Laboratory Manager BB: +44 (0)7826875875 Tel: 07826875875 Internal: 15978 Mobile: 07826875875 Email: [log in to unmask] Web: http://www.uhb.nhs.uk Clinical Laboratory Services, Level -1, Office 7 Pathology - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston Birmingham, B15 2GW [cid:image002.gif@01D1B50F.4602A390] From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bennett Michelle (BFWH) Sent: 23 May 2016 15:50 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Ketone testing for patients on general wards Hi All I was wondering what procedures/policies other Trusts have in place for blood ketone testing in wards that do not have designated ketone meters. Best wishes Michelle Michelle Bennett Point of Care Testing Lead Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Pathology Department | Blackpool Victoria Hospital * 01253 (95) 7511 * [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [Dot_not_touch[1]]Stop and think - are you trained on a medical device? If not, don't touch!