Designed to meet the challenges of point-of-care settings, RAPIDPoint® 500 Blood Gas Systems leverage proven Siemens technology to deliver fast, accurate and comprehensive test results in approximately 60 seconds. These flexible, easy-to-use analyzers help free your clinicians to focus on improved patient care without reliability or maintenance worries. Test blood gas, electrolytes, glucose, lactate and full CO-oximetry including neonatal total bilirubin (nBili) and total hemoglobin (tHb) Multiple sample types including whole blood (arterial and venous), pleural fluid and dialysate* Intuitive touch-screen interface and integrated bar-code readerjust scan, insert, and analyze with results in approximately 60 seconds Bio-safe hands-free automatic sampling with clot detection and clot management Maintenance-free, cartridge-based system incorporates automatic QC to help assure quality Connectivity to LIS/HIS link with optional remote monitoring and control via the RAPIDComm® Data Management System