SmartCharts™

Entire Set of Four SmartCharts

Full set of all four SmartCharts.

Includes

• Blood specimen handling and processing;
• Investigating elevated potassium results;
• Analyte stability;
• Blood sample collections during IV starts.

Designed for posting, SmartCharts are delivered to you electronically as pdf downloads.

SmartChart — Blood Specimen Handling and Processing

Problem
You need to ensure all patient samples are properly handled and processed after the draw.

Solution
Post the Blood Specimen Handling and Processing SmartChart and the critical information you need your staff to know is right there, promoting consistency in sample handling and protecting sample integrity.

Designed for posting, SmartCharts are delivered to you electronically as pdf downloads. (3 page download)

SmartChart — Investigating Elevated Potassium Results

Problem
You need to investigate the possible causes of spurious potassium values.

Solution
Review the Investigating Elevated Potassium Results SmartChart and use the companion checklist to guide you step-by-step through more than 40 preanalytical variables that can elevate potassium concentrations in your patients and in the samples your laboratory tests.

SmartCharts are delivered to you electronically as pdf downloads. (5 page download)

SmartChart — Analyte Stability

Problem
You need an efficient way to verify analyte stability to help you and your staff know when add-on tests may not be appropriate.

Solution
Post the Analyte Stability SmartChart in your specimen processing areas, and your staff will have a quick reference that lists the stability of over 50 commonly tested analytes before and after centrifugation, and of whole blood samples.

Designed for posting, SmartCharts are delivered to you electronically as pdf downloads. (3 page download)

SmartChart — Blood Sample Collections During IV Starts

Problem
You are experiencing high specimen rejection rates with ED samples drawn during IV starts.

Solution
Display the Blood Sample Collections During IV Starts SmartChart throughout your Emergency Department and you provide ED personnel the information they need to reduce specimen rejection and improve turnaround times. Vibrantly illustrated, this SmartChart also includes a highly researched guide detailing the risks and precautions associated with IV collections.

Designed for posting, SmartCharts are delivered to you electronically as pdf downloads. (6 page download)