Accu-Chek Inform II Training Manual page 4

Title: CWPC_GLU_0140 Accu-Chek Inform II Training Guide
Test Strip:
 Remove a test strip from the vial –
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:
 Sample requirement:
second drop of blood
 Result Time:
 Analytical Measuring Range: 0.6 mmol/L – 33.3 mmol/L
 Hematocrit Range:
 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):
• Level 1 on vial
• Level 2 on vial
• Target values are on the Test Strip Vial
• Lot # and QC Target Values entered by Point of Care Testing - Lab.
• Storage is Room Temperature – away from windows or heaters
•
Open Vial Expiry is 3 months
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
Medical Approval: Dr Benjamin Jung
Version: 1.2
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
PHSA Laboratories CW Site - Point of Care
avoid handling the test strip at FRONT
Apply to FRONT EDGE of test strip
0.6 uL –
5 seconds
10 – 65%
(LO - on meter)
(HI - on meter)
– obtained from Point of Care Lab
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wipe first drop of blood; use
Medical Approval Date: 27 Dec 2016
Implementation Date: 7/2/2019 11:55:59 PM