
Accu Chek Inform II Blood Glucose Meter Standard Operating
Procedure.
Authorised by: K. Ashton
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Run a glucose control test with a new strip.
Repeat the test to confirm the result.
The test strip is defective or the blood glucose result
is extremely low and below the meter’s measurement
range. (0.6mmol/l)
Run a glucose control test with a new strip.
Repeat the test to confirm the result.
Send a venous sample to the laboratory.
Charging contacts may be shorted.
Disconnect and connect the power supply
again
If the error persists contact the POCT Team.
Charge the battery by placing the meter in the base
unit.
Charge the battery by placing the meter in the base
unit.
Contact the POCT team.
Adverse Incident Reporting
Report any adverse incident to Departmental/Ward Manager, Clinician or POCT Team Tel ext 5587.
Quarantine the meter, test strips, and Quality control solutions – send to POCT Team, Clinical Chemistry
Department.
Note the serial number of the meter, test strips and quality control solution.
Contacts
Trust POCT Manager: Kath Ashton Tel: 0151 706 5587
POCT Office Tel :0151 706 4249
Department of Biochemistry: Office Tel: 0151 706 4230
References
1. Guidelines for the Implementation of Near Patient Testing. The Association of Clinical Biochemists.
September 1993 ACB Administrative Office, 2 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AF
2. Marks, V. Essential considerations in the provision of near-patient testing facilities. Ann Clin Biochem,
1988: 25, 220-25.
3. Extra-Laboratory Use of Blood Glucose Meters and Test Strips: Contraindications, Training and Advice
To The Users. MDA Safety Notice 1996
4. Blood Glucose Measurements: The Need for Reliability of Results Produced in Extra-
Laboratory Areas. NHS Hazard Notice 1989
5. Near Patient Testing: Welsh Scientific Advisory Committee (Welsh Office) 1995.
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