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We've received a request for iSTAT CG8+ testing on neonate patients. The CG8+ includes electrolytes and blood gases. I was wondering if other locations are using this cartridge (or other whole blood lytes or capillary blood gases) on neonatal patients and if so, if they have any issues. For instance:

The company I work for has just acquired a small new practice. They formerly had their own lab and POC situation, but since they will be joining our team we've told them they have to fall in line with our test menu/practices. Mostly this isn't an issue, but we currently use HemoSure iFOBtest and the new practice uses PolyMedCo iFIT test. Ours is waived, theirs is mod complexity. The primary provider at the new location has been kicking up a fuss about changing to our test, and it seems l...

I have an opening for a POCT technical supervisor here in sunny Albuquerque NM. This position would supervise one POCT tech, managing 3 (soon to be 4) freestanding ED/urgent care sites with extensive mod complex and waived testing. Need a bachelor's degree, 4 years of lab experience, and ASCP or equivalent (including CPP). Tricore is a great company to work for, and our POCT team is fantastic to work with. You can apply on line; here is the link to the position. Let me know if you're int...