Abbott i-STAT 1 - Hand-Held Blood Gas Analyzer Offering Reliable Test Results

by Jeremy Linder Lab Equipment Supplier

Purchasing laboratory equipment with advanced features is a worthwhile investment for medical laboratories and hospitals. Abbott i-STAT 1 is revolutionary piece of lab equipment which streamlines the processes of diagnostic blood analysis to promote patient care decision making. Manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, the Abbott i-STAT 1 hand-held blood gas analyzer offers accurate and reliable test results within minutes.

Featuring advanced capabilities and sensitive design, this point-of-care blood analysis device analyzer is ideal for use in hospitals, ambulatory facilities and urgent care settings. Its advanced biosensor technology facilitates patient bedside blood testing, allowing health care professionals to view test results within minutes. Quick availability of quality test results allows physicians to make the right treatment decisions quickly. As a portable, reliable and easy to use device, the i-STAT performs a wide range of clinical tests including cardiac markers, lactate, coagulation, blood gases, chemistries and electrolytes, and hematology.

Advantages of the Abbott i-STAT 1 Analyzer

Quick Diagnostic Test Results - The i-STAT handheld analyzer performs critical lab tests and delivers test results within minutes as it requires no sample preparation or user calibration. Applying just two or three drops of blood to a cartridge and inserting it into the device would provide reliable test results within minutes.
Easy Bedside Testing - Operator and patient information can be entered via a bar code scanner in this handheld blood gas analyzer. Inserting the filled test cartridges allows the user to view the final test results within minutes. The operator lock-out feature included in this device prevents unauthorized viewing of test results.
Portable and Easy to Use - The i-STAT weighs only 18 ounces, making it extremely light weight and portable. The device also features a user-friendly design with soft keys which for ease of operation.

The i-STAT 1 is proven point of care analyzer uses Precision PCx™ and PCx Plus™ glucose test strips along with single–use cartridges to perform a number of clinical tests. The system offers a broad range of tests in a single bedside testing platform and provides standardized, accurate test results.

Available Recertified

The quality Abbott i-STAT 1 is available recertified. Purchasing recertified lab equipment is a feasible option for healthcare facilities with grant constraints or budget limitations. Leading lab equipment stores offer this blood analyzer recertified with a 90 day parts warranty. Service contracts and reagents, controls, and consumables are also usually available at these stores for the devices they supply. Purchase of the recertified i-STAT 1 from a reliable supplier would also ensure competitive pricing.