Point of Care Testing

Moderate Complexity tests are performed under the CLIA and CAP Accreditation of Pathology Clinical Services. Policies and Procedures are available to UTMB staff during internet outages by contacting the Clinical Chemistry supervisor on duty at (409) 772-9253 for a copy.

MODERATE COMPLEXITY TESTS

Policy

QC Log
Storage Conditions
MSDS

Hemochron Response - P214
Temp Log

Wet QC log
Tubes: 15-30°C Controls: 2-8°C or 20-24°C for 7 weeks only
MSDS: ACT Controls

MSDS: ACT P214

Hemochron Response -FTC -510
Temp Log

Wet QC log
Tubes: 15-30°C Controls: 2-8°C or 20-24°C for 7 weeks only
MSDS: ACT Controls

MSDS: ACT FTC510

AVOX Coox Panel
Yellow filter QC Log

Orange Filter QC Log

Maintenance
Controls: 2-8°C or 15-30°C for 12 months only. Cuvettes 15-30°C MSDS: AVOX

Clinitest (Stool) Tablets: 15-30°C Controls: See Urine Dipstick Control MSDS: Clinitest

P2Y12 VerifyNow Liquid QC
Electronic QC
Control solutions, test devices, and sample tubes are stored at room temperature. MSDS: P2Y12

TEG 5000 Thromboelastograph Stored at 2-8°C: Heparinase Cups, 1% Kaolin, .2M CaCl, and Level 1 and 2 TEG Coag Control Solutions
Stored at Room Temp: Disposable Blue Pins and Clear Cups
Kaolin ADP
CaCl2

Heparinase

Test Implementation Process

Sites that would like to adopt a new point of care test must go through the implementation process. For a list of POC tests currently in UTMB's formulary click here. For specific information regarding the use of Point of Care Testing within the UTMB Health System, please refer to hospital policy IHOP-Governance of Point of Care testing.

Reporting Concerns:

If you have concerns regarding quality patient testing or laboratory employee safety that are not being addressed by your laboratory, please contact us. Your identity will be kept strictly confidential." CAP Ph # 800-323-4040

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