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Reportable and Reference Range
(continued)
Calculated:
Reportable
Reference Range
Test
Units
Range
(arterial)
(venous)
Hemoglobin/Hb
g/dL
5.1 – 25.5
12 – 17
12 – 17
g/L
51 – 255
120 – 170
120 – 170
mmol/L
3.2 –15.8
7 – 11
7 – 11
TCO
2
mmol/L (mEq/L)
5-50
23 – 27
24 – 29
(for all cartridges but
the CHEM8+ only)
HCO
3
mmol/L (mEq/L)
1.0 – 85.0
22 – 26
23 – 28
BE
mmol/L (mEq/L)
(-30) – (+30)
(-2) – (+3)
(-2) – (+3)
Anion Gap/AnGap
mmol/L (mEq/L)
(-10) – (+99)
10 – 20
10 – 20
sO
2
%
N/A
95 – 98
Test Flags and Operator Action
n
***: Results that are not reportable due to sensor errors or interfering substances.
Draw a fresh sample and repeat test. If results are flagged again, send sample to
the lab.
n
< , > and < >: Results that are below or above the reportable range or dependant on
results that are outside the reportable range. Send sample to the lab if necessary.
n
↑
and
↓
: Results that are above or below the action range. Follow facility procedure
for samples with critical values.
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Printing Test Results from a
i-STAT Printer or Martel Printer
Without Downloader or Downloader/Recharger
1. Turn printer on if green power light is not on.
2. Align IR windows of handheld and printer.
3. Display results.
4. Press .
5. Do not move handheld or printer until printing is complete.
6. If printer is not powered from a wall outlet, turn printer off.
With Downloader or Downloader/Recharger
1. Place handheld in Downloader or Downloader/Recharger that is wired to printer.
2. Display results.
3. Press . Do not move handheld or printer until printing is complete.
4. If printer is not powered from a wall unit using the AC adapter, turn printer off.
Printing more than one result
1. Turn the handheld on.
2. Press .
3. Press for Data Review.
4. Press for List.
5. Scroll through the test records using the
←
and
→
keys.
6. Press the numbered key for the test record(s). (Press the numbered key again to
deselect a record.)
7. Align handheld and printer IR window or place in Downloader or
Downloader/Recharger attached to printer. Press .
8. Do not move handheld or printer until printing is complete.
9. If printer is not powered from a wall unit using the AC adapter, turn printer off.
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