Abbott Point of Care is a worldwide leader in providing with-patient care solutions that are intuitive, reliable, and cost-effective for customers. By delivering lab-quality results in minutes, i-STAT® System family of with-patient products and services fosters a collaborative, patient-centred environment.

i-stat® Handheld

The i-STAT handheld is a portable blood analyzer that delivers real-time results in minutes. By providing lab-quality results, health care professionals can make decisions when and where they are needed. Watch the video to learn how the i-STAT handheld processes testing results in just four easy steps.

Provide lab-quality results in minutes for faster patient care

The easy-to-use i-STAT handheld operates with the advanced technology of single-use i-STAT test cartridges. Together, they create the i-STAT System*—a point-of-care (POC) system that provides lab-quality results in minutes and allows health care professionals to quickly respond to needs and conditions at the patient's side. Benefits of the i-STAT System:

•  Simple to use: Only four steps required to get patient results in less time and at less cost
•  Faster results than benchtops: Studies have shown that the the i-STAT System is significantly quicker than bench-top systems and the central lab.
•  Patient-centred care: i-STAT enhances patient satisfaction by minimising wait times and length of stay.
•  Broad test menu: Single-use i-STAT test cartridges cover a large menu of commonly used tests in one platform.
•  Wireless option: The i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer transmits results wirelessly to your Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
•  Streamlined information management: Info HQ Manager, Advanced Quality Features and STATNotes help integrate test results into your facility's software

i-STAT® Test Cartridges

Requiring just two to three drops of blood, i-STAT test cartridges deliver lab-quality results without having to leave the patient's side. The i-STAT test menu covers a broad range of clinical tests, from cardiac markers to coagulation.

i-STAT® Data Management Software

Easily manage with-patient testing and the i-STAT System with software solutions that help you oversee test results, operators, and devices. Our solutions seamlessly integrate with your Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).