Art: 714262-00AA Rev. Date: 17-Mar-11
SAMPLE HANDLING
It is especially important not to expose aqueous samples for blood gases and ionized calcium to air. The
could affect pH, PCO2, PO2 and ionized calcium results.
PROFICIENCY TEST FAILURES
substances that could affect results. Fluorocarbon samples for blood gases and fixed-cell samples for
testing patient samples.
PROFICIENCY TESTING SURVEY PROVIDERS
Note 1: This list may not include all providers and is not intended as an endorsement of any particular
provider. Abbott Point of Care no longer evaluates surveys and assumes that for those surveys
of adequate results.
Note 2:
Proficiency Provider Survey Title(s) Additional Information or
Recommendations
College of American Pathologists (CAP)
College of American
Northfield, IL
electrolytes: includes iCa, Cl, Hct, Hb,
Lac, PCO
2
, pH, PO
2
2
PCO
2
, pH, PO
2
does not cover all analytes
PO2 results should not be
corrected for barometric pressure.
The barometric pressure should
be reported with the uncorrected
results.
after the results are displayed.
Note: green labeled
samples for hematocrit testing.
CAP CT1 survey for Activated Clotting
chloride supplied by the user.
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