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Abbott iSTAT
Abbott iSTAT Alinity
Abbott Afinion
Hologic PeriLynx
Nova StatStrip Lactate
PixCell Medical HemoScreen
Radiometer ABL800 Series
Radiometer ABL90 Flex Series
Radiometer HemoCue Hb 201 DM
Radiometer HemoCue WBC Diff
Roche CoaguChek XS Pro
Roche CoaguChek Pro II
Roche cobas Liat
Siemens DCA Vantage
Werfen GEM Premier 4000
Werfen GEM Premier 5000

Abbott iSTAT

i-STAT Analyser FAQs

i-STAT Cartridge Labelling

i-STAT Running the Electronic Simulator

i-STAT Quick Reference Guide

i-STAT Testing for Cardiac Troponin l Fact Sheet

i-STAT 1 System Manual

i-STAT Safety Risk Assessment Record

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Fact Sheet Non Approved Specimens

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

PoCT Fact Sheet Point of Care Testing INR for Clinicians

PoCT Blood Gas Preanalytical Errors Cheatsheet

PoCT Fact Sheet PoCT v Laboratory Based Tests Detailed Summary

PoCT Between the Flags Blood Gas Arterial and Venous Reference Intervals

PoCT Non-Blood Gas Reference Intervals

i-STAT Quality Assurance Procedure for Blood Gas Program

i-STAT Quality Assurance Procedure for Troponin Program

i-STAT PT/INR Quality Control Procedure

i-STAT Quality Control cTnl Procedure

i-STAT Quality Control CG4 and Chem 8 Procedure

i-STAT Ceramic Conditioning Cartridge Instructions and Log

i-STAT Stock Order Form

PoCT Annual Maintenance Log for Handheld Devices

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

i-STAT Superuser Competency Assessment

i-STAT Operator Competency Assessment

i-STAT Operator Errors Information Sheet

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer’s Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

Abbott iSTAT Alinity

i-STAT Alinity Running the Electronic Simulator

i-STAT Alinity Quick Reference Guide

i-STAT Alinity Conditioning Cartridge Procedure

i-STAT Alinity Cartridge Expiry and Labelling Information

i-STAT Alinity System Operations Manual

i-STAT Safety Risk Assessment Record

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Fact Sheet Non Approved Specimens

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

PoCT Alert Correct Patient MRN Entry

PoCT Fact Sheet PoCT vs Laboratory Based Tests Detail Summary

NSW Health Pathology “Between the Flags” Limits for Point of Care Tests - Laboratory

PoCT Between the Flags Blood Gas Arterial and Venous Reference Intervals

i-STAT Alinity Quality Control CG4+, CG8+, CHEM8+, Gluc and Creat Procedure

i-STAT Alinity Blood Gas Quality Assurance Program

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

i-STAT 1 and i-STAT Alinity Superuser Competency Assessment

i-STAT 1 and i-STAT Alinity Operator Competency Assessment

i-STAT Alinity Training Certificate Template

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

PoCT Device eLearning Modules

Abbott Afinion

Afinion AS100 HbA1c QRG

Afinion AS100/Afinion 2 Quick Reference Guide Lipids Test

Afinion AS100/Afinion 2 Quick Reference Guide CRP

Afinion AS100 Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions

Afinion AS100 User Manual

Afinion 2 User Manual

PoCT Capillary Collection Technique 1

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practices

PoCT Fact Sheet Non Approved Specimens

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

Afinion Safety Risk Assessment Record

Afinion AS100 Quality Control Procedure HbA1c

Afinion AS100 Quality Assurance Procedure HbA1c

Afinion AS100/Afinion 2 Quality Control Lipids Test

Afinion AS100/Afinion 2 Quality Control CRP Test

PoCT Non-Blood Gas Reference Intervals

Afinion AS100 Stock Order Form

Afinion AS100 Maintenance Log

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

Afinion AS100 Facilitator Guide

Afinion AS100 Superuser Competency Assessment

Afinion AS100 Operator Competency Assessment

Afinion AS100 Training Certificate Template

Afinion AS100 Operator Errors Information Sheet

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

Hologic PeriLynx

PeriLynx Quick Reference Guide fFN Test

PeriLynx Decision Making Tool

PeriLynx fFN Screening Guidelines

PeriLynx System User Manual

PeriLynx Safety Risk Assessment Record

Maternal Transfers Decision Making Tool Interpretation

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Fact Sheet Non Approved Specimens

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PeriLynx fFN Quality Control Procedure

PeriLynx Daily Internal Quality Control Instructions

PeriLynx Stock Order Form

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

PeriLynx Operator Competency Assessment

PeriLynx SuperUser Competency Assessment

PeriLynx Training Certificate Template

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

Nova StatStrip Lactate

Nova StatStrip Lactate Meter Instructions for Use Manual

StatStrip Lactate Quick Reference Guide

StatStrip Lactate Meter FAQs

StatStrip Lactate Meter Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions

Statstrip Lactate Meter QR Code

Statstrip Lactate Safety Risk Assessment

PoCT Fact Sheet - Non Approved Specimens

NSWHP PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Factsheet - Patient Identification

StatStrip Lactate Meter Quality Control Procedure

StatStrip Lactate Meter QAP Procedure

StatStrip Lactate Meter Stock Order Form

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

StatStrip Lactate Meter Operator Competency Assessment

StatStrip Lactate Meter Super User Competency Assessment

StatStrip Lactate Meter Training Competency Certificate Template

StatStrip Lactate Meter Operator Errors Information Sheet

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

PixCell Medical HemoScreen

HemoScreen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

HemoScreen Quick Reference Guide (QRG) K2EDTA Sampling

HemoScreen Cleaning and Maintenance

HemoScreen Operating Manual

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

HemoScreen Safety Risk Assessment Record

HemoScreen Quality Control Procedure

HemoScreen Quality Assurance Program

HemoScreen Stock Order Form

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

PoCT Handheld Devices Troubleshooting Issues Log

HemoScreen Superuser Competency Assessment

HemoScreen Operator Competency Assessment

HemoScreen Training Certificate Template

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

Radiometer ABL800 Series

ABL800 Series Daily Maintenance

ABL800 Series Replacing AutoCheck Carousel

ABL800 Series Maintenance Replacing Rinse and Waste Procedure

ABL800 Series Analysers QRG - Syringe Sample

ABL90/800 Series FAQ

ABL800 Series QRG Capillary Sample

ABL800 Flex Operators Manual

PoCT Based ABL800 Series Analysers Maintenance Roles and Responsibilities

ABL800 Series and ABL 90 Understanding Flags and Critical Results

ABL800 and 90 Series Sample Collection - safePICO

ABL800 Series Maintenance

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Notice Alert for Non-Approved Specimens

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

ABL800 Series Metro West Positive Patient Identification Procedure

PoCT Blood Gas Preanalytical Errors Cheatsheet

PoCT Fact Sheet - PoCT v Laboratory Based Tests Detailed Summary

ABL 800 Safety Risk Assessment Record

NSW Health Pathology “Between the Flags” Limits for Point of Care Tests - Laboratory

PoCT Between the Flags Blood Gas Arterial and Venous Reference Intervals

ABL800 Series QAP Procedure Bilirubin

ABL800 Series QAP Procedure Blood Gases and Co-Oximetry

ABL800 Series Troubleshooting/Issues Log Sheet

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

PoCT Analysers Issues Log Sheet Template

ABL800 Series Operator Competency Assessment

ABL800 Series Superuser Competency Assessment

ABL800 Series Operator Errors Information Sheet

ABL800 Flex Operator Training Guide

ABL 800 Series Training Certificate Template

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

Radiometer ABL90 Flex Series

ABL 800 and 90 Series Sample Collection - safe PICO

ABL 90 FLEX Quick Reference Guide Syringe Sample

ABL 90 FLEX Quick Reference Guide Capillary Sample

ABL 90 FLEX PLUS Quick Reference Guide Syringe Sample

ABL 90 FLEX PLUS Quick Reference Guide Capillary Sample

ABL 90/800 Series FAQ

ABL 800 Series and ABL 90 FLEX/FLEX PLUS Understanding Flags and Critical Results

PoCT Based ABL 90 FLEX/FLEX PLUS Analysers Maintenance Roles and Responsibilities

ABL 90 FLEX PLUS Operator Manual

ABL 90 Flex Reference Manual

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practices

PoCT Notice Alert for Non-Approved Specimens

PoCT Notice Monitoring Refrigerator Temperatures

PoCT Blood Gas Preanalytical Errors Cheatsheet

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

PoCT Fact Sheet PoCT v Laboratory Based Tests Detailed Summary

ABL 90 Safety Risk Assessment Record

NSW Health Pathology "Between the Flags" Limits for Point of Care Tests - Laboratory

PoCT Between the Flags Blood Gas Arterial and Venous Reference Intervals

ABL 90 FLEX/FLEX PLUS QAP Procedure Blood Gas and Co-Oximetry

ABL 90 FLEX/FLEX Plus QAP Procedure - Bilirubin Instructions

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

ABL 90 Series Troubleshooting Issues Log Sheet

ABL90 FLEX/FLEX PLUS Operator Competency Assessment

ABL90 FLEX/FLEX PLUS Superuser Competency Assessment

ABL 90 FLEX/FLEX Plus Training Certificate Template

ABL 90 FLEX Operator Training Guide

ABL 90 Flex/Flex Plus Certification Operator Errors Information

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

Radiometer HemoCue Hb 201 DM

HemoCue Hb 201 DM FAQs

HemoCue Hb 201 DM General Maintenance Instructions

HemoCue Hb 201 DM Docking/Undocking Procedure

HemoCue Hb 201 DM Quick Reference Guide Haemoglobin

HemoCue Hb 201 DM Sample Collection Techniques

HemoCue Hb 201 DM Instructions for Use

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practices

PoCT Fact Sheet Non Approved Specimens

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

PoCT Between the Flags Blood Gas Arterial and Venous Reference Intervals

HemoCue Hb 201 DM Quality Control Procedure

HemoCue Hb 201 DM Quality Control Procedure for New Batches

HemoCue Hb 201 DM Stock Order Form

HemoCue Hb 201 DM Maintenance Log

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

HemoCue Hb 201 DM Superuser Competency Assessment

HemoCue Hb 201 DM Operator Competency Assessment

HemoCue Hb 201 DM Operator Errors Information Sheet

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

Radiometer HemoCue WBC Diff

HemoCue WBC Diff QRG EDTA Sampling

HemoCue WBC Diff QRG Capillary Sampling

HemoCue WBC Diff Transportation Instructions

HemoCue WBC Diff Operating Manual

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Fact Sheet Non Approved Specimens

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

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Quality Testing

HemoCue WBC Diff Quality Control Procedure

HemoCue WBC Diff Quality Assurance Procedure

HemoCue WBC Diff Stock Order Form

HemoCue WBC Diff Maintenance Log

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

HemoCue WBC Diff Superuser Competency Assessment

HemoCue WBC Diff Operator Competency Assessment

HemoCue WBC Diff Operator Errors Information Sheet

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

Roche CoaguChek XS Pro

PoCT Fact Sheet Point of Care Testing INR for Clinicians

CoaguCheck Instructions for Docking and Undocking Devices

CoaguChek XS Pro/Pro II Cleaning Instructions

CoaguChek XS Pro Quick Reference Guide

CoaguChek XS Pro Operators Manual

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Fact Sheet Non Approved Specimens

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

CoaguChek Safety Risk Assessment Record

PoCT Non-Blood Gas Reference Intervals

NSW Health Pathology “Between the Flags” Limits for Point of Care Tests (clinical site version)

CoaguChek XS Pro Quality Control Procedure

CoaguChek XS Pro/Pro II Quality Assurance Procedure

CoaguChek XS Pro Stock Order Form

PoCT Annual Maintenance Log for Handheld Devices

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

CoaguChek XS Pro/Pro II Operator Errors Information Sheet

CoaguChek XS Pro/Pro II Operator Competency Assessment

CoaguChek XS Pro/Pro II Superuser Competency Assessment

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

Roche CoaguChek Pro II

PoCT Fact Sheet Point of Care Testing INR for Clinicians

CoaguCheck Instructions for Docking and Undocking Devices

CoaguChek XS Pro/Pro II Cleaning Instructions

CoaguChek Device Differences

CoaguChek Pro II Quick Reference Guide

CoaguChek Pro II Operators Manual

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Fact Sheet Non Approved Specimens

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

CoaguChek Safety Risk Assessment Record

Note. Please ensure the correct Reference Intervals or Between the Flags document relevant to your site is selected and printed. For sites without a co-located laboratory, choose the NSW Health Pathology Point of Care Testing Between the Flags document that has the relevant LHD listed in the document title. For sites with a co-located laboratory, please use the NSW Health Pathology Point of Care Testing Reference Intervals document that has the relevant LHD listed in the document title.

NSW Health Pathology “Between the Flags” Limits for Point of Care Tests (clinical site version)

PoCT Non-Blood Gas Reference Intervals

CoaguChek Pro II Quality Control Procedure

CoaguChek XS Pro/Pro II Quality Assurance Procedure

CoaguChek Pro II Stock Order Form

PoCT Annual Maintenance Log for Handheld Devices

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

CoaguChek XS Pro/Pro II Operator Errors Information Sheet

CoaguChek XS Pro/Pro II Operator Competency Assessment

CoaguChek XS Pro/Pro II Superuser Competency Assessment

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

Roche cobas Liat

cobas Liat Quick Reference Guide COVID-19 Testing Wallchart

cobas Liat Frequently Asked Questions

cobas Liat Frequently Asked Questions - Laboratory Version

cobas Liat Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions

cobas Liat Quick Reference Guide COVID-19 Test Procedure

cobas Liat Operator Best Practice

cobas Liat Cleaning Tool Kit

cobas Liat Ct Values from Archive Results Zipfile

cobas Liat Extracting Result Files

PoCcelerator Web - How to access cobas Liat CT values

cobas Liat Importing and Exporting QC Lots

cobas Liat Using a Bulb Pipette

cobas Liat Common Error Codes

cobas Liat Troubleshooting Guide

cobas Liat Safety Risk Assessment Record

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

PoCT Factsheet Positive Patient Identification (PPiD)

cobas Liat Quality Control SARS-CoV-2

cobas Liat - QC Guidelines for Laboratory

cobas Liat PoCT Stock Order Form/Picking Slip

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

cobas Liat Operator Competency Assessment

cobas Liat Superuser Competency Assessment

cobas Liat Training Certificate Template

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

Siemens DCA Vantage

DCA Vantage QRG Poster Running an ACR Sample

DCA Vantage Calibration Procedure for New Lot Numbers

DCA Vantage Maintenance Instructions

DCA Vantage QRG Poster Running a HbA1c Sample

DCA Vantage Operators Guide

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Fact Sheet Non Approved Specimens

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

PoCT Alert Patient MRN Entry

PoCT Non-Blood Gas Reference Intervals

DCA Vantage HbA1c Quality Control Procedure

PoCT Handheld Devices Issues Log

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

DCA Vantage Stock Order Form

DCA Vantage Operator Competency Assessment

DCA Vantage Superuser Competency Assessment

DCA Vantage Training Certificate Template

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

PoCT Device eLearning Modules

Werfen GEM Premier 4000

GEM 4000 Common Error Codes

GEM 4000 Instructions for Copying IL Data

GEM 4000 Cartridge Removal and Replacement

GEM 4000 FAQs

GEM 4000 QRG How to Run a Sample

GEM 4000 QRG Capillary Sample

GEM 400 Premier Operators Guide

GEM Premier Safety Risk Assessment Record

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Fact Sheet Non Approved Specimens

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Blood Gas Preanalytical Errors Cheatsheet

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

PoCT Fact Sheet PoCT v Laboratory Based Tests Detailed Summary

NSW Health Pathology “Between the Flags” Limits for Point of Care Tests - Laboratory

PoCT Between the Flags Blood Gas Arterial and Venous Reference Intervals

GEM 4000 Quality Assurance Program Co-ox and Blood Gas

GEM 4000 Instructions for Running CVP

GEM 4000 CVP Material Set-up Instructions

GEM 4000 Issues Log

GEM 4000 Stock Order Form

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

GEM 4000 Superuser Competency Assessment

GEM 4000 Operator Competency Assessment

GEM 4000/5000 Certification Operator Errors Information Sheet

GEM 4000 Operator Competency Certificate Template

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

Werfen GEM Premier 5000

GEM 4000/5000 Common Error Codes

GEM 5000 Exceptions Flag Information

GEM 4000/5000 Cartridge Removal and Replacement

GEM 5000 Instructions for Running CVP 5

GEM 5000 QRG Syringe

GEM 5000 Premier Operators Guide

GEM Premier Safety Risk Assessment Record

NSW Health Pathology PoCT Safe Work Practice

PoCT Fact Sheet Non Approved Specimens

PoCT Fridge Temperature Monitoring Process

PoCT Blood Gas Preanalytical Errors Cheatsheet

PoCT Positive Patient Identification Procedure

PoCT Fact Sheet PoCT v Laboratory Based Tests Detailed Summary

NSW Health Pathology “Between the Flags” Limits for Point of Care Tests - Laboratory

PoCT Between the Flags Blood Gas Arterial and Venous Reference Intervals

GEM 4000/5000 Quality Assurance Program Co-ox and Blood Gas

GEM 4000/5000 Premier Issues Log

PoCT Unknown Patients Reconciliation Form

GEM 4000/5000 Superuser Competency Assessment

GEM 4000/5000 Operator Competency Assessment

GEM 5000 Operator Competency Certificate

GEM 4000/5000 Certification Operator Errors Information Sheet

PoCT Training Evaluation Form

PoCT Trainer's Report

PoCT Training Program Overview for Operators

PoCT Clinical Superuser Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Clinical Operator Roles and Responsibilities

PoCT Operator Competency Program FAQs

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NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.