Lactate
POCT Test Name
Lactate Pro
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Instruments
Arkray Lactate Pro |
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Location within CDHB
Christchurch Women's Hospital- Birthing Suite
Tests measured
Lactate on scalp vein whole blood samples, in conjunction with pH and pCO2
Sample and volume requirements
approximately 5µL is the sample volume.
Consumables
Arkray Lactate Pro Test Strips
Controls
Lactate Pro ChekStrip® is tested weekly by the POCT Coordinator.
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Reference Range
All reference ranges can be found in the CHLabs test database. Click on the left hand menu link to Canterbury Health Laboratories home page, then click on "Tests".
Sources of Error
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Short sample.
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Calibration code mismatch with test strip.
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Large quantities of reducing substances, e.g., ascorbic acid, uric acid.
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High haematocrit- as haematocrit increases, lactate decreases.
Competencies
Competency document is available.
Contact the POCT Coordinator for training and sign off.
