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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 Can simulate with a Level 5 or 6 Proficiency sample during training.
 Meter is ready for Patient sample.
 Follow reference guides for the capillary puncture.
 Select puncture site
 Choose appropriate capillary puncture device
 Puncture site is clean. Clean site with soap & water if required.
 Disinfect with 2% chlorhexidine in 70% isopropyl alcohol
 Perform skin puncture.
 Remove first drop of blood. (removes any contaminants or residual
disinfectant solution which could dilute the glucose value).
 Apply 2
nd
drop to the FRONT EDGE of the test strip.
 Result appears after 5 seconds
 Numerical Glucose value will display if within 0.6-33.3 mmol/L
@ PHSA there are two different configurations programmed:
Configuration 1 Children’s Hospital
Women’s Hospital
Neonate ranges Sunny Hill
Displayed Canuck Place
Configuration 2 BC Cancer Agency – all wards & clinics
Adult ranges
Displayed

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