Product Description
| Brand | Abbott |
| Sample Type | Whole Blood |
| Pack Size | 25T |
| CAT No | 09P31-25 |
With i-STAT CHEM8+, healthcare professionals can obtain chemistries, electrolytes, hematocrit and hemoglobin levels in approximately two minutes without leaving the patient's side. Incorporating i-STAT CHEM8+ early in the patient experience may help transform the delivery of care by empowering you to accelerate clinical decision-making and increase operational efficiency.
Comprehensive Bedside Chemistry TestingThe i-STAT CHEM8+ cartridge empowers clinicians with broad multi-parameter testing at the patient's side. By accessing up to eight chemistries plus hematocrit and electrolytes from a single cartridge, healthcare providers can rapidly evaluate key metabolic and electrolyte statuses, facilitating immediate clinical decisions and improved patient outcomes.
Seamless Integration and PortabilityDesigned for the Abbott i-STAT 1 and i-STAT Alinity analyzers, the CHEM8+ cartridge is tailored for ease of use, portability, and convenience. Its compact, lightweight design and manual insertion method make it ideal for a variety of care environments including hospitals, clinics, and remote settings. Each test is single-use and packaged individually to ensure maximum sterility and accuracy.
FAQ's of Abbott i-STAT CHEM8+ CARTRIDGE:
Q: How is the Abbott i-STAT CHEM8+ Cartridge used in clinical settings?
A: The CHEM8+ cartridge is manually inserted into a compatible Abbott i-STAT analyzer (i-STAT 1 or i-STAT Alinity) after adding approximately 95 L of whole blood. The analyzer processes the sample using advanced electrochemical technology, providing multiple chemistry and electrolyte values within two minutes.
Q: What parameters can be measured with this cartridge?
A: The cartridge can assess sodium, potassium, chloride, glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, hematocrit, ionized calcium, and total carbon dioxide (CO2) from a single blood sample.
Q: When should the cartridge be used, and what is its shelf life?
A: It is suitable for immediate bedside, emergency, or point-of-care analyses where fast, reliable results are required. When stored unopened at 2-8C, the cartridge maintains accuracy and integrity for up to 12 months.
Q: Where can the i-STAT CHEM8+ Cartridge be utilized?
A: It is suitable for hospital laboratories, emergency departments, intensive care units, outpatient clinics, and any location requiring portable, high-quality blood chemistry analysis. Its handheld design provides flexibility for near-patient testing.
Q: What is the benefit of using the CHEM8+ Cartridge for patient care?
A: The main benefit is rapid, comprehensive, and accurate assessment of critical blood chemistry and electrolyte parameters at the patient's side, enabling prompt clinical decision-making and improved care efficiency.
Q: How should the cartridge be stored and handled before use?
A: Store the cartridge refrigerated at 2-8C in its sealed pouch until ready for use. Ensure cartridges remain unopened until testing to preserve performance and sterility.