
Patient Glucose Testing
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3 Patient Glucose Testing
Information regarding blood glucose testing
Before performing a blood glucose test, observe the
following safety precautions:
n Observe the applicable regulations and directives for
hygiene and safety when collecting blood samples.
n Observe the applicable regulations and directives for
disposing of potentially infectious samples and
materials.
n Refer to the section “Important information regarding
safety” starting on page 16 of this manual, in
particular: “Protection against infection and
blood-borne pathogens.”
n Use gloves. Wear a new pair of clean gloves for
testing each patient.
n Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before
putting on a new pair of gloves and performing the
next patient test.
n Use an auto-disabling single-use lancing device for
each patient
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