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What is the purpose of the Medtronic ACT Plus® Automated Coagulation Timer?
To provide an activated clotting time on whole blood in order to monitor the anticoagulant effect of heparin on patients.
Where is the High Range Activated Clotting Time (HR-ACT) used?
HI Cardiovascular Catheterization Lab and the Electrophysiology Lab for Cardiac patients.
Where is the Low Range Activated Clotting Time (LR-ACT) used?
Civic MOR and Angioplasty (0-1.5 Units Heparin/mL) for vascular or neurosurgery patients.
Who is responsible for all POCT activities, according to the policy statement?
The Head, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine or designate.
Where can the Corporate Administrative Policy and Procedures for the Point-of-Care Policy be found?
On “My Hospital” under Policies and Procedures.
Where can all Department of Laboratory Medicine POCT Policies and Procedures be found?
On “My Hospital” Policies and Procedures.
Who is authorized to order laboratory tests according to the given text?
Physician or other approved Health Care provider
What is the requirement for operators to be deemed competent for point-of-care testing (POCT)?
Operators are required to pass module quiz by a grade of 80% or higher.
What is the consequence of failure to complete yearly recertification for operators?
An operator being designated as non-compliant.
What are the causes of inaccurate results mentioned in the text?
Improper collection of specimen, expired or improperly stored cartridge, failure to properly re-suspend activator, improperly filled cartridge, dirty photo-optical unit
How often should quality control (QC) be performed when the instrument is in use?
Per day
How are cartridges supposed to be stored according to the text?
At room temperature in the Styrofoam box that the cartridges are shipped in
What is the recommended action if the Medtronic ACT Plus Analyzer shows error codes/faulty analyzers?
Report all error codes/faulty analyzers to POCT Quality Management Team by submitting a ticket through Oracle iSupport.
What is the ACT Plus® instrument intended for?
Determining coagulation endpoints in fresh whole blood samples
Test your knowledge about the purpose and use of the Medtronic ACT Plus® Automated Coagulation Timer for monitoring the anticoagulant effect of heparin on patients. This quiz covers the High Range Activated Clotting Time (HR-ACT) and its application in cardiovascular surgery and bypass pump procedures.
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