PHSA Laboratories CW Site - Point of Care
Title: CWPC_GLU_0140 Accu-Chek Inform II Training Guide
Medical Approval: Dr Benjamin Jung
Medical Approval Date: 27 Dec 2016
Version: 1.2
Implementation Date: 7/2/2019 11:55:59 PM
Folder Name: CW\Point of Care\Whole Blood Glucose
This is a controlled document for CW use only. Any printed copies are uncontrolled unless specified. Please refer to Lab QMS
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Green light indicates connection to a PC or network for data transfer
Red light indicates trouble or BU is rebooting after a power down.
Rechargeable Battery Pack:
If fully discharged, battery requires
6 hours for full charge. Can be ready
for use within 20 minutes in an emergency. Requires Quality Check prior
to use. Manufacturer recommendation is 1 hour
Contact Point of Care Technologist is Red light flashing is persistent.
BU light shows: Blue if used for a “charge only” base unit;
Accu-Chek Inform II Tote box
Each Tote Box is labelled & assigned to a Glucose Meter and
Base Unit
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Storage upright or flat
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Contains meter, test strip vial, QC, capillary tubes,
Lancets (per PHSA protocol)
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Disinfectant 2% Chlorhexidine and 70% Isopropyl
Alcohol swabs
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Quick Reference guide.
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Clean Surface of Tote Box regularly
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After each use when taken in to patient room
Accu-Chek Inform II Test Strips
Test Strip Box and Vial:
Obtain from C&W stores (supply chain top up on the units)
All Lot #’s validated by Point of Care Testing (POCT) in the
Laboratory
One Lot # per year
50 test strips in a vial
Green box on vials indicates is a “maltose free” (no interference)
Test Strip CODE, Quality Control values and Bar Code is on
each vial.
Scan Bar Code on the test strip vial with each use
Storage is Room Temperature – away from windows or heaters
Once opened – replace cap immediately
Use all strips to the
manufacturer’s expiry date
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there is no open vial
expiry date.
Discard plastic Chip Code in box – lab use only.
