Performing a measurement
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Performing measurements in the professional sector
Protection against infections: There is a potential risk of infection. Medical staff and other
people using the Accutrend Plus instrument to perform measurements for more than one patient
must be aware that any object coming into contact with human blood is a potential source of
infection.
• Use gloves.
• Apply blood outside the instrument (see the Performing a Measurement chapter of this manual).
• Dispose of used test strips in a clinical waste bin.
• Follow all other locally applicable guidelines and regulations on health and safety.