Validation of the Nova CRT8 for the measurement of ionized magnesium in feline serum

BACKGROUND: Evaluation of serum magnesium (Mg) concentration is becoming important in human and veterinary critical care medicine. An ion-selective electrode can measure the physiologically active ionized fraction

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Veröffentlicht in:Veterinary clinical pathology. - 1975. - 34(2005), 2 vom: 27. Juni, Seite 124-31
1. Verfasser: Gilroy, Cornelia V (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Burton, Shelley A, Horney, Barbara S, Mackenzie, Allan L
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2005
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Veterinary clinical pathology
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Validation Study Magnesium I38ZP9992A
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Zusammenfassung:BACKGROUND: Evaluation of serum magnesium (Mg) concentration is becoming important in human and veterinary critical care medicine. An ion-selective electrode can measure the physiologically active ionized fraction
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to validate an ion-specific electrode analyzer and assay for measuring ionized Mg in feline serum and to determine a reference interval for this analyte in cats
METHODS: Venous blood samples were collected anaerobically from clinically healthy cats, and the serum was used to validate the analyzer and assay. This included investigating the stability of samples stored at different temperatures, intra- and interassay precision, linearity, analytical sensitivity, and potential interferences from bilirubin, lipemia, hemoglobin, or serum separator tubes. A reference interval was calculated
RESULTS: Serum samples evaluated for ionized Mg concentrations can be stored at 20 degrees C for < or =24 hours, at 4 degrees C for < or =72 hours, and at 20 degrees C for < or =4 weeks, when samples are minimally exposed to air. Intra- and interassay precisions had coefficients of variation (CVs) of 1.23% and 2.02%, respectively. There was good linearity using serum (r = .998; y = -0.0057 + 1.0256x) and manufacturer-supplied aqueous solutions and quality control materials (r = .999; y = 0.0110 + 0.9213x). Apparent analytical sensitivity was at least 0.015 mmol/L. Mean recovery was good for ionized Mg in samples with 1+ icterus (104%), 4+ lipemia (99.3%) and 1-4+ hemolysis (98.6%). There was no significant difference (P = .52) in ionized Mg concentrations in serum collected in tubes containing no additives compared with serum collected in glass separator tubes. The serum ionized Mg reference interval was 0.47-0.63 mmol/L (n = 40)
CONCLUSIONS: The Nova CRT8 analyzer and assay provide a precise and reliable method of measuring ionized Mg concentration in feline serum. Strict adherence to sampling techniques, handling, and storage are necessary for reliable results
Beschreibung:Date Completed 20.07.2005
Date Revised 10.12.2019
published: Print
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:1939-165X