I-STAT EC8+ CARTRIDGE BOX OF 10 The I-STAT EC8+ cartridge is a single-use diagnostic cartridge designed to work with the i-STAT 1 handheld device. It provides rapid, lab-quality results for a comprehensive range of electrolytes, chemicals, blood gases, hematocrit, and hemoglobin using a small sample of whole blood.

Main Benefits

- Rapid results in about two minutes from sample application - Measures a wide range of analytes including sodium, potassium, chloride, anion gap, glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/urea, hematocrit, hemoglobin, pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO₂), total carbon dioxide (TCO₂), bicarbonate (HCO₃), and base excess (BE) - Requires only a small volume of arterial, venous, or capillary whole blood (approximately 65 µL) - Automatic pre-test quality control checks to verify sample and reagent integrity

Components

Contains sensors and an aqueous calibration solution with known concentrations of analytes and preservatives Includes reactive components such as sodium, potassium, chloride, glucose (with glucose oxidase enzyme), urea (with urease enzyme), hydrogen ions (for pH), and carbon dioxide (for PCO₂)

Instructions for Use

- Designed for use with the i-STAT 1 device - Apply approximately 65 µL of arterial, venous, or capillary whole blood to the cartridge - Insert the cartridge into the device to start the test - Dosage determination and result interpretation should be performed by a qualified veterinarian based on the animal species, body weight, and clinical condition

Package Size

Box containing 10 cartridges

Note

Each cartridge is intended for single use only and should not be reused.