Correlation to plasma hexokinase values and hematocrit interference are the main variables that differentiate glucose meters. Meters that correlate with plasma glucose measured by a reference method over a wide range of glucose concentrations and minimize the effects of hematocrit will allow better glycemic control for critically ill patients.

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BACKGROUND: Although measurement of whole-blood creatinine at the point of care offers rapid assessment of renal function, agreement of point-of-care (POC) results with central laboratory methods continues to be a concern. We assessed the influence of several potential interferents on POC whole-blood creatinine measurements.

The simplicity of Nova and its reliability, accuracy, and speed make it an acceptable replacement device for Beckman and YSI in the conduct of clamps, especially when perturbations require rapid glucose determination.

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