McKesson TRUEresult - Sample Placement; Test Strip Vial Label Information

TRUEresult
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Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manual
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Sample Placement
Correct Placement Incorrect Placement
• Allow sample (blood or Control) to be drawn into Sample Tip.
• Do not smear or scrape sample with Tip of Test Strip.
• Do not apply more sample to the Test Strip after removing the Test
Strip from the sample drop.
• Do not apply blood or Control to top of Test Strip.
• Do not insert Sample Tip into the Meter.
Note:
Inserting the Test Strip backwards (Sample Tip into Test Port) after
sampling may cause the Meter not to turn on. If Meter does not turn on, see
Troubleshooting, Section 8.
Test Strip Vial Label
1. Lot Number (LOT) - Used for identification of lot for QC Form,
used as a reference if calling for assistance.
2. Expiration Dates (EXP) - The printed Expiration Date is located on the Test
Strip vial next to EXP. Write the date first opened on vial
label. Discard vial and unused Test Strips if either date
printed after EXP on Test Strip vial label or 4 months
after date written on vial label has passed.
3. GDH - PQQ - Enzyme used for glucose testing is glucose
dehydrogenase-PQQ. See Critical Safety Information /
Important Information / Limitations / Expected Results,
Section 1 for limitations of use with patient.
CAUTION! Use of Test Strips or Glucose Control Solution past the
Expiration Dates may give incorrect test results. Discard out-of
date products and test with new products.
4. Control Range - Range of numbers in which Control Test result must fall
to assure the System is working properly.
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