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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Test Strip:
Remove a test strip from the vial –
avoid handling the test strip at FRONT
EDGE
Replace vial cap immediately after opening.
Print Side up showing arrows in to meter (push strip in to meter till meter
beeps)
Sample application:
Apply to FRONT EDGE of test strip
Sample requirement:
0.6 uL –
wipe first drop of blood; use
second drop of blood
Result Time:
5 seconds
Analytical Measuring Range: 0.6 mmol/L – 33.3 mmol/L
Hematocrit Range:
10 – 65%
Fill the target window from the FRONT EDGE of the strip (not on top of the
strip)
Fill the yellow target window completely. An insufficient sample will give an
error code.
Up to 10 minutes to apply sample – (meter time out)
No sample re-dose
Meter must be kept level during sample application (especially QC testing) –
to avoid fluid entering test strip port
Accu-Chek Performa Controls (Quality Control = QC):
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Level 1 on vial
(LO - on meter)
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Level 2 on vial
(HI - on meter)
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Target values are on the Test Strip Vial
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Lot # and QC Target Values entered by Point of Care Testing - Lab.
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Storage is Room Temperature – away from windows or heaters
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Open Vial Expiry is 3 months
– obtained from Point of Care Lab
as per current practice.
Caution:
QC material has a blue stain that will mark hands and clothing.
Ongoing Operator Competency Minimal Requirements:
Operator ongoing competency – 1 patient test & 2 sets of Quality Control per
Year
Clinical areas with minimal patient can use the proficiency testing sample as
the “patient”; or “patient test solution” – both obtained from Point of Care
Testing – Laboratory.
Operator Lockout - if minimum requirement is not met annually.
View LearningHub Module at orientation - ACCUCHEK INFORM II Glucose
Meter Point of Care Testing (Locations: Children’s Hospital, Women’s
