Arkray Assure PRISM MULTI, Reference Manual

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7
SECTION
B
PERFORMING A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST
CAUTION
Before performing a blood glucose test, observe the following
safety precautions:
• All components that come into contact with blood samples should be considered
to be biohazards capable of transmitting viral diseases between patients and
healthcare professionals.
• Before testing each patient, a new pair of clean gloves should be worn by the user.
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before putting on a new pair of gloves
and performing the next patient test.
• Use only an auto-disabling, single-use lancing device for each patient.
• After use on each patient, the meter should be cleaned and disinfected.
See the Cleaning and Disinfection section on page 14.
For more information, please refer to the following guidelines:
Preparing the Lancing Device
1. “Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)”,
www.cdc.gov/biosafety/ publications/bmbl5/
2. “Protection of Laboratory Workers From Occupationally Acquired Infections; Approved
Guideline-Third Edition” Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) M29-A3.
A lancing device is needed in order to collect a blood sample. Only an auto-disabling,
single-use lancing device should be used. The auto-disabling, single-use lancing device can
be purchased from your medical distributor or by telephone from the manufacturer.
Please read the instructions provided by the lancing device
manufacturer before using the device.
Step 1
Wash hands and the sample site with soap and warm water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Wear appropriate protective gear such as disposable gloves.
Preparing the Meter and Test Strip
Step 2
With the contact bars facing up, insert a
test strip into the meter’s test strip port.
Push the strip gently into the strip port until the meter automatically turns on
and the symbol appears.