What is the Abbott i-STAT 1 Handheld Blood Analyzer?
The Abbott i-STAT 1 is a portable blood analysis system that delivers lab-quality diagnostic results in minutes at the point of care, per official Abbott documentation. Testing is performed in simple steps using single-use cartridges, placing blood gas, electrolyte and chemistry answers directly in the clinician hands at the bedside, in theatre or in the emergency department — with results recorded and transmitted through Abbott point-of-care data management.
What is it used for?
Emergency departments, ICUs, operating theatres and decentralised testing sites needing rapid blood analysis.
Key features
- Lab-quality results in minutes
- Single-use test cartridges
- Portable handheld format
- Data management and connectivity
Technical considerations
Per official Abbott documentation: portable blood analysis system delivering lab-quality diagnostic results in minutes; testing performed in 4 simple steps. Cartridge test menu and specifications available from official Abbott documentation on request.
Specifications should be confirmed against official Abbott documentation before purchase decisions. Where a specification is not listed here, KRIMS will confirm it with the manufacturer on request.
Who may need it?
Hospitals, diagnostic centres, laboratories and research institutions evaluating Point-of-Care Testing technology.
How to evaluate this equipment
When reviewing Point-of-Care Testing, healthcare facilities should assess clinical fit with existing workflows, compliance with applicable standards, integration with installed systems, serviceability, and the availability of qualified biomedical engineering support in their region.
Purchasing considerations
- Availability: On Request
KRIMS provides end-to-end support including supply, installation, commissioning, calibration, preventive maintenance and operator training. Request a quote for current pricing and delivery schedules for the Abbott i-STAT 1 Handheld Blood Analyzer (i-STAT 1).
