Accu-Chek Inform II Guide

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In-service plan for blood glucose testing
Prociency Testing
Prociency Testing (if required) – Explain that nurses may be asked to perform a test on an
unknown blood sample 3-4 times per year. This test is to be performed as if it were a patient test
and is a way of ensuring consistent performance and accurate glucose results.
NOTE: Use personal protection equipment as required for universal blood
collection precautions.
1. Turn on the ACCU-CHEK Inform II meter by pressing the ON/OFF button.
2. Barcode scan or manually enter your operator ID according to facility policy and touch
to conrm.
NOTE: If the operator ID you enter is not accepted, attempt to re-enter it. If it is still
rejected, contact your supervisor or Point of Care Coordinator. DO NOT attempt to
review results under another operator’s ID.
3. Then the Main Menu screen is displayed.
4. Touch to open the Main Menu 2 screen.
5. Touch Prociency to start prociency testing.
6. Barcode scan or manually enter the sample ID and touch to conrm.
7. Verify the strip lot in one of the following ways:
• Only view (and visually conrm) the required strip lot number
• Scan the barcode label on the test strip vial
• Verify the current strip lot number by touching
8. Perform the prociency test.
9. Enter comment(s), if necessary.
10. Touch to conrm and return to the Main Menu 2 screen to run the next sample, or
press the ON/OFF button to turn off the ACCU-CHEK Inform II meter.
11. Remove the strip and discard it according to your facility’s infection control policy.

Accu-Chek Inform II Specifications

General

Sample Size	0.6 µL
Test Time	5 seconds
Memory Capacity	1000 test results
Display	LCD
Measurement Range	10 to 600 mg/dL
Connectivity	Infrared
Sample Type	Capillary whole blood
Operating Temperature	16 to 32°C (61 to 90°F)
Relative Humidity	10 to 90% non-condensing