The ABBOTT i-STAT is a handheld, portable point of care device that uses single use test cartridges to analyse whole blood samples.  Samples can be collected using a heparin tube, syringe, or capillary tube. Results are available within 15 minutes, enabling timely patient assessment and supporting healthcare providers in making critical, real-time clinical decisions to optimimise patient care. Cartridge test menu includes blood gas, lactate, electrolytes, renal, metabolites. Hb, cardiac troponin and INR.

Testing Procedure