HemoCue Hb 201+ Quick Reference Manual

HemoCue Hb 201+: Quick Reference Guide
Hemocue Hb 201+
Quality Control (QC) is performed daily with patient use. Monthly when not in use.
Hemocue Hb
EuroTrol HemoTrol
Microcuvettes
QC Levels 1,2,3
Hemocue Hb 201+ Patient Test

Obtain Hemocue Hb 201+ Analyzer, Microcuvettes & Record Form.
Check that Hemocue Hb 201+ Microcuvettes are the Lot # in use & within expiry date.

Patient & QC Testing - Ready Hemocue Hb 201+ # 1-5
Note: For Patient Testing, prepare analyzer before proceeding with Steps 1-5.
1 2
Use AC Adaptor or Turn ON. Previous Result
Batteries – 4 X type AA is briefly displayed before
"Hb" symbol.
Patient Test – # 6-12, # 15-19
Safe-T-Lance – Purple Safe-T-Lance – Blue
Infant Heel Pediatric Finger
1.6 mm depth x 1.5 mm > 6 months & > 5 kg
width 1.4 mm depth X 25 gauge
8 9
Obtain puncture device as
Choose puncture
per age of patient. Make
site. Puncture on
the puncture. Discard in
sharps biohazard waste.
side of fingertip
and avoid nail
bed.
Quality Control (QC) Test (Levels 1, 2 & 3 are within QC range before patient testing.)
Prepare QC solution:

Obtain 3 Levels QC solution.

Obtain separate parafilm square for each QC.

QC is at room temperature before use.

Check Lot # & Expiry Date; is current & in use.
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Mix well just before use.
Medical Approval: Dr Benjamin Jung
Version: 1.1
Folder Name: CW\Point of Care\Hemoglobin
This is a controlled document for CW use only. Any printed copies are uncontrolled unless specified. Please refer to Lab QMS
PHSA Laboratories CW Site - Point of Care
Title: CWPC_HGB_0105 HemoCue Hb 201 Quick Reference Guide
QC is completed within previous 24 hours then:

Proceed to Patient Testing Steps 1-12 & 15-19
QC is not complete then:

Proceed to QC Testing Steps 1-5 & 13-19.

QC solutions Level 1(Red); Level 2 (White); and Level 3 (Blue).

QC (3 levels) are within range before proceeding to patient testing.

Document QC results on the Hemocue Hb 201+ Record
Note: Hemocue Hb Microcuvettes in singles is preferred at C&W.
3
Prepare analyzer to load
Pull out microcuvette tray
Safe-T-Lance – PINK
Finger > 8 yr – adult.
1.2 mm depth x 1.5 mm width
10
Wipe away the first two to
three drops of blood with 2X2
gauze.
Dispense first drop onto a
tissue. Dispense second
drop onto parafilm square.
Touch open end of a
microcuvette to QC drop. Fill
in one continuous process.
4
In 10 seconds display
shows 3 flashing dashes.
Self Test is passed.
6
Patient hand is warm.
Use middle three fingers.
Clean with disinfectant
11
Re-apply light pressure to
the fingertip until another
drop of blood is formed.
13
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5
Use within 5 minutes
Obtain Microcuvette from
vial or indiviual package.
Close vial lid immediately.
7
Allow to air dry.
Apply slight pressure on
fingertip.
12
Touch open end of the
microcuvette to drop of
blood. Fill in one
continuous process.10 uL
14
DO NOT REFILL
microcuvette
Medical Approval Date: 28 Dec 2016
Implementation Date: 1/3/2017 12:23:14 PM