Accu-Chek Inform II

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08424705001 (01) 2017-04 USA • Accu-Chek Inform II Operator’s Manual Version 6
3 Patient Glucose Testing
3.1 Information regarding blood glucose testing
Before performing a blood glucose test, observe
the following safety precautions:
■ Observe the applicable regulations and directives for
hygiene and safety when collecting blood samples.
■ Observe the applicable regulations and directives for
disposing of potentially infectious samples and mate-
rials.
■ Refer to the section “Important information regarding
safety” starting on page 20 of this manual, in particu-
lar: “Protection against infection and blood-borne
pathogens”
■ Use gloves. Wear a new pair of clean gloves for
testing each patient.
■ Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before
putting on a new pair of gloves and performing the
next patient test.
■ Use an auto-disabling single-use lancing device for
each patient