Pre-analytical variables, eg, specimen collection, transport, and storage, can contribute
significantly to inaccurate pH, blood gas, and electrolyte values. The International …

Electrochemical detection is more and more frequently used in clinical chemistry. The
performances of eleven detectors (sensitivity stability, limit of detection, figure of merit) have …

The electrochemical cell can be traced back to the work of Volta and Galvani in the late 18th
and early 19th centuries. However, it was over 100 years later before the scientist now …

Background: Using blood gas (BG) analyzers as backups for core laboratory analyzers has
the potential to greatly reduce turnaround times and costs. Methods: One venous blood gas …

Background: With providers becoming more selective in ordering daily chemistry profiles, it
is critical that profiles ordered are accurate. Contaminated electrolyte profiles are an …

The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of electrolyte abnormalities in
emergency department patients, to assess the proportion of these abnormalities affecting …

Abstract Elektrolyt-Analysatoren verschiedener Hersteller mit ionenselektiven Elektroden
(ISE) wurden daraufhin überprüft, ob die Konzentrationen an Natrium, Kalium und Kalzium …

We evaluated the Kodak DT60 analyzer, to assess its suitability for use in the physician's
office setting. The DT60 Analyzer is based on the same multilayer film technology as used in …

The determination of electrolytes in human body fluids is one of the most frequently
performed analyses in clinical routine laboratories. Metrological traceability of measurement …

The ORION SPACE-STAT (SS-30) and the TECHNICON STAT/ION were used to investigate
quality control of Na+-and K+-determinations in test sera (n= 8) and in the plasma of 100 …