Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Sep 1998
Evaluation of a portable clinical analyzer in a veterinary hospital setting.
Evaluation of a portable clinical analyzer for determination of blood gas tensions, electrolyte and glucose concentrations, and Hct in a hospital setting. ⋯ Most differences between values obtained with the portable clinical analyzer and standard clinical laboratory systems could be accounted for by differences in type of sample tested (blood vs serum). The portable clinical analyzer is suitable for point-of-care analysis in critical care situations and for routine blood biochemical analysis when extensive laboratory support is unavailable.