Blood gas testing system to prevent clotting
Clotting of samples is always a concern in POC testing systems, particularly in neonates for whom blood gases are the most common test performed. Clotting can lead to delayed results/ treatment, inconvenient analyser downtime and increased stress/work for hospital staff . The Roche cobas b 123 has been designed to eliminate the risk of clot blockages so that unnecessary disruption can be prevented and time and resources are not wasted. It can be used in critical care units, emergency rooms and other POC settings. It consolidates various critical care test parameters on one system, including blood gases, hematocrit, bilirubin, electrolytes, glucose and lactate, allowing medical professionals to obtain rapid answers to a broad range of medical questions. The analyser’s clot clearance feature stops clots
