Overview Of The I-Stat System - Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual

Overview of the i-STAT System

The i-STAT System incorporates components needed to perform blood analysis at the
patient's side. A portable handheld, a cartridge with the required tests, and 1 to 3
drops of blood will allow the caregiver to view quantitative results for tests commonly
needed in physician offices, nursing homes, and clinics. A portable printer allows test
records to be printed.
To perform a test, the operator fills a cartridge with sample, seals the cartridge with its
closure, and inserts the cartridge into the handheld. The unit-use cartridge contains all
components needed to perform the tests. The handheld automatically controls all steps in
the testing cycle including: fluid movement, reagent mixing, calibration and temperature
control. Quality checks are performed continuously throughout the testing cycle. Operator
and patient identification and other patient information can be entered into the test record.
When the test cycle is complete, results are displayed and the test record is stored. This
degree of automation, along with the ability to test fresh whole blood, eliminates many
sources of error as well as time-consuming and costly steps inherent in other methods.
Fill and seal cartridge
with patient sample.
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Insert into handheld. Review, report and record results in minutes.
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