Accu-Chek Inform II Training Guide

PHSA Laboratories CW Site - Point of Care
Title: CWPC_GLU_0140 Accu-Chek Inform II Training Guide
Medical Approval: Dr Benjamin Jung Medical Approval Date: 27 Dec 2016
Version: 1.2 Implementation Date: 7/2/2019 11:55:59 PM
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
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 Allow puncture to Air Dry. Refer to skin puncture procedures for appropriate
puncture sites and lancets.
 Use second blood drop for testing
 Use of microcapillary tube with neonate collections in incubators or difficult
patients
Performing Patient Test
(Attendees simulate a Patient Test with Levels 1 - 6 Comfort Curve Linearity solutions,
no self-testing with blood)
Arterial, line samples, or skin puncture may be used. Follow reference guides for
sample collection.
Neonate or Pediatric Samples may be collected in micro collection pipettes prior to test
strip application.
It is mandatory to collect Samples from patients in Incubators using the micro collection
pipettes.
Only the approved micro collection pipette can be used.
1. Touch ‘Patient Test’
2. Next Screen displayed will ask for Patient ID. NOT CURRENT
PRACTICE AT PHSA
Pass through this page.
Note: Use of Patient ID is not activated @ PHSA
3. Confirm selection of Patient Test
Touch in lower right corner of screen to bypass this screen.
Confirm the test strip lot as per in the Quality Control Test procedure.
4. Touch the barcode symbol at top right corner of screen to
enter the lot number of the Test Strip Vial.
Scan the lot number on the test strip vial – hold the meter so
scanner is 4-8 inches in front of vial barcode
5. “Flashing Arrow” symbol appears.
Insert test strip into test strip port.
Test Strip Port at the top of meter.
Note: Test strip is ALWAYS inserted into the meter BEFORE application of patient
blood sample!!
6. “Flashing Drop” symbol appears.
(up to 5 minutes to apply sample before meter times out – 10 minutes in
Neonate setting)

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