Page 111 - COVID-19 Inpatient Training Resources

April 24, 2020
Version 4.0
Prepared by: Dr. Larissa Matukas (Medical Microbiologist and Head of Microbiology Lab)

POCT for St. Michael’s Hospital:

Table 1: POCT that COULD be performed for PUI
POC Test Locations Additional Comments Consideration for PUIs
Analyzer Performed
Statstrip Glucose Throughout Meters carried to patient Dedicate meters on the unit for duration of
Meter all inpatient bedside isolation.
units and Adhere to PPE for PUI. Disinfect the
clinics both equipment once isolation is lifted.
on and off- Dispose waste in biohazard bag/ sharps bin.
site
Hemochron Activated ICU This test is only Adhere to PPE for PUI.
Clotting Time available via point of
care test Quarantine the equipment after use until
Blood syringe brought to disinfected either by Lab POCT coordinator
instrument on cart or Or another person trained by lab on how to
bench. Instruments may disinfect.
be moved around from Dispose waste in biohazard bag/ sharps bin.
room to room
Nova Fetal Scalp 15 CN Not fully implemented. Dedicate equipment in patient’s room for
Lactate Lactate Monitor is used for one duration of isolation
Meter patient at a time Adhere to PPE for PUI. Disinfect the
equipment once isolation is lifted. Dispose
waste in biohazard bag/ sharps bin.

Table 2: POCT that should be AVOIDED for PUI/ positive patients
POC Test Locations Additional Comments Consideration for PUIs
Analyzer Performed
GEM4000 Blood Gases, CVOR, Instruments placed on Do not perform
Electrolytes, CVICU, carts
Glucose, TNICU, PFL Blood syringe brought to Hand deliver specimens to core lab, label as
Lactate, instrument STAT and COVID-19
Hematocrit, Carts can be moved
Co-oximetry between CVOR’s
Clinitek Macroscopic 16CN, Majority of instruments Do not perform
Status Urinalysis 15CN, located in soiled utility
14CC, 8CS, rooms Hand deliver specimens to core lab, label as
7CN, 7CS, Urine specimens brought STAT and COVID-19
ED, all to instrument
Family
Health
Clinics, Ped
and Gyn, Tx
at 61Q
Hemocue Hemoglobin OR Small portable Do not perform
instruments can be
moved from room to Hand deliver specimens to core lab, label as
room STAT and COVID-19
GEM OPL Co-oximetry Cath Lab Fixed location in soiled Do not perform
utility room
Specimen brought to Hand deliver specimens to core lab, label as
instrument STAT and COVID-19
DCA HbA1c 61Q Instrument kept in one Do not perform
Vantage Diabetes location
Clinic Specimen brought to Hand deliver specimens to core lab, label as
instrument STAT and COVID-19

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