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Clinical Utility
information for each of the analytes measured on the Stat
Profile Prime CCS Analyzer.
PCO , Whole blood measurement of blood gases is used
2
PO ,
in the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening
2
pH
acid-base disturbances in critically ill patients with
numerous metabolic and pulmonary diseases.
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Na Sodium measurement is used in the diagnosis and
treatment of aldosteronism, diabetes insipidus,
adrenal hypertension, Addison's disease,
dehydration, or diseases involving electrolyte
imbalance.
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K Potassium Measurement is used to monitor
electrolyte balance in the diagnosis and treatment
of disease conditions characterized by low or high
potassium levels.
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Cl Chloride measurement is used in the diagnosis and
treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders
such as cystic fibrosis and diabetic acidosis.
iCa Ionized Calcium measurement is used in the
diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, renal
disease, and vitamin D related disorders. Also
useful in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
with increased total protein and/or albumin levels,
as in dehydration.
Glu Glucose measurement is used in the diagnosis and
treatment of carbohydrate metabolism disturbances
including diabetes mellitus, neonatal hypoglycemia,
and idiopathic hypoglycemia, and of pancreatic islet
cell carcinoma.
Lac Lactate (lactic acid) measurement is used to evaluate
the acid-base status of patients suspected of having
lactic acidosis.
Ref. 1. Burtis, Carl A. Ashwood, Edward R., Burns, David R., 2011.
Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics.
5th ed, Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders Co.
The following list includes the clinical utility
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