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| "Routine incorporation of near-patient strategies could improve the process of care, minimize costs, and improve outcomes..." |
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L. Kristin Newby, et al. Circulation. 20019
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Use of the Stratus® CS System has demonstrated significant savings4,10 Unlike most near-patient testing systems that feature panels of tests4 the Stratus® CS System provides complete flexibility.
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Select the most appropriate marker or markers specific to the individual patient. Pay only for tests that are relevant |
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Single-use TestPaks help eliminate reagent waste |
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System Check (Electronic QC) provides liquid QC flexibility while reducing the time and costs associated with processing daily liquid QC |
Accelerated diagnostic protocols using biochemical markers and near-patient testing strategies help reduce hospital stays and resultant costs in the management of both ACS-positive and ACS-negative patients.9,12
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Lengths of stay may decline by as much as 38%10,13-14 |
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Total costs may be reduced by up to 29%10,13-15 |
A Case Study: The benefits of POC Testing
| "..the substantial reductions in overall costs per patient, coinciding with risk stratification, has solidified the Stratus® CS' place as part of decentralized POC cTnI testing for patient care in our CSSU." |
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M.M. Murakami, et al. AACC Poster Presentation. 20041
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Recently a study was conducted to evaluate the impact of point of care (POC) cardiac Troponin I (cTnI) testing versus routine cTnI testing on patient outcomes and resource utilization in coronary care (CCU) and cardiac short stay (CSSU) units at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. A total of 545 patients with symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndromes were enrolled in the study.1
- Routine Testing: cTnI determinations were performed on 274 patients in the central laboratory by medical technologists on the Dimension® Clinical Chemistry System
- POC Testing: cTnI determinations were performed 271 patients at the bedside by nurses on the Stratus® CS Acute Care™ Diagnostic System
Improvements from POC Testing1
| Criteria |
Routine Testing |
POC Testing |
% Improvement |
| Turnaround time |
76 minutes |
< 20 minutes |
> 300% |
| Mean Length of Stay |
2.36 days |
2.19 days |
8% |
Impact on Costs per Patient Admission1
| Criteria |
Routine Testing charges |
POC Testing charges |
% Change |
| Boarding |
$5,454 |
$4329 |
-21% |
| Pharmacy |
$1,542 |
$1,112 |
-28% |
| Labs |
$2,076 |
$1,637 |
-22% |
| Cardiac Procedures |
$3,159 |
$2,722 |
-14% |
| Emergency Dept |
$730 |
$748 |
+2% |
| Total |
$17,163 |
$12,882 |
-25% |
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