CARTRIDGE AND TEST
INFORMATION
Art: 714258-00N Rev. Date: 22-May-12
i-STAT sensors are available in a variety of panel configurations. Sensors are contained in cartridges with microfluidic
components and, in some cartridges, calibration solution. i-STAT cartridges are used with the i-STAT Portable Clinical
Analyzer and the i-STAT 1 Analyzer* for the simultaneous quantitative determination of specific analytes and coagulation
parameters in whole blood.
CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS
Shelf Life:
Refrigerated at 2 to 8ºC (35 to 46ºF) until expiration date.
Refer to the cartridge box for room temperature storage requirements.
Preparation for Use:
Individual cartridges may be used after standing five minutes at room temperature. An
entire box of cartridges should stand at room temperature for one hour.
All cartridges should be used immediately after opening pouch. If the pouch has been
punctured, the cartridge should not be used.
Sample Type:
Fresh whole blood from arterial, venous, or skin punctures
(Note: Skin puncture is NOT a recommended sample type for ACT, cTnI, CK-MB, or BNP
testing.)
cTnI
and CK-MB
cartridges require the use of heparinized whole blood or plasma, or non-
heparinized whole blood tested within one minute of patient draw.
BNP cartridges require the use of EDTA whole blood or plasma samples.
Sample Volume:
17µL, 20µL, 40µL, 65µL, or 95µL depending on cartridge type.
Test Timing:
Immediately after collection
• SamplesforthemeasurementofACT,PT/INRandLactate
Within 3 minutes after collection
• Samplescollectedincapillarytubes,bothwithandwithoutanticoagulant
• Samplescollectedinevacuatedornon-evacuatedtubesandsyringeswithout
anticoagulant
Within 10 minutes after collection
• SamplescollectedwithanticoagulantforthemeasurementofpH,PCO
2
, PO
2
,
TCO
2
and iCa. Maintain anaerobic conditions. Remix before filling cartridge.
Within 30 minutes after collection
• Samples collected with anticoagulant for the measure of Sodium, potassium,
chloride, glucose, BUN/urea, creatinine, hematocrit, troponinI, CK-MB, and
BNP. Remix thoroughly before testing.
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