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Calibration Verification testing and i-STAT TriControls
Calibration Verification Solutions
A five-level calibration verification set is available to verify the calibration of i
‑
STAT cartridges throughout
the reportable range.
i-STAT Calibration Verification (Cal Ver) Solutions
Sodium PCO
2
Glucose
Potassium PO
2
Lactate
Chloride pH BUN/Urea
Ionized Calcium Creatinine
i-STAT TriControls Calibration Verification Solutions
Sodium PCO
2
Glucose
Potassium PO
2
Lactate
Chloride TCO
2
BUN/Urea
Ionized Calcium Hematocrit Creatinine
pH
Each set contains four 1.7 mL glass ampules of each level.
Storage
Store refrigerated at 2 to 8°C (35 to 46°F) until the printed expiration date on the box and ampule labels.
Unopened ampules of i
‑
STAT Calibration Verification and i
‑
STAT TriControls Calibration Verification and
solutions can also be maintained at room temperature (18 to 30°C or 64 to 86°F ) for up to 5 days.
Do not use i
‑
STAT Calibration Verification and i
‑
STAT TriControls Calibration Verification solutions past
the labeled expiration date on the box and ampule labels.
Ampule use
Barcode on the ampule must be scanned before the ampule is opened.
i
‑
STAT Calibration Verification and i
‑
STAT TriControls Calibration Verification ampule testing must be
performed within 10 minutes of opening the ampule.
i
‑
STAT Calibration Verification and i
‑
STAT TriControls Calibration Verification ampule testing must be
performed immediately upon opening the ampule when testing pH, PCO
2
, PO
2
, iCa.
Ranges
Assigned ranges are provided in the form of value assignment sheets (VAS). These are located on https://
www.globalpointofcare.abbott/en/support/istat-brand/istat-alinity.html . Abbott Point of Care makes
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Rev. Date: 02-Nov-2022