McKesson TRUEresult - Tips for Fingertip Sampling; Tips for Forearm Sampling

• Any drugs, including any investigational drugs and those made by
compounding pharmacies, which contain or metabolize to maltose,
galactose, or xylose (Orencia
®
, Adept
®
, Bexxar
®
).
Using the TRUEresult System for testing patients with the above situations
may result in falsely high glucose results. A falsely elevated glucose result may
cause a patient or healthcare professional to take appropriate steps to bring
the blood glucose in normal range, including giving insulin. The inappropriate
use of insulin could lead to unconsciousness, severe hypoglycemic coma and
possible death. More information may be found in the TRUEtest Test Strip
Instructions for Use or at
www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/SafetyAvailability/ucm154213.htm
.
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Obtaining a Blood Sample for Blood Glucose Testing
Refer to your facility approved method for lancing to obtain a blood sample for
blood glucose testing. Follow OSHA precautions for blood-borne pathogens.
Note: Lancets are for single use only.
Tips for Fingertip Sampling
1. Select fingertip. Clean area with soap and warm water, rinse or use an
approved disinfectant to clean the area. Dry thoroughly.
2. Lance finger.
3. To help blood drop form, lower the hand to a level below the heart and
gently massage the finger from palm to fingertip. Allow the blood drop to
form before attempting to apply the Test Strip.
4. Discard all biohazard materials into appropriate container.
Tips for Forearm Sampling
• Check with your Doctor or Diabetes Healthcare Professional to see
if forearm testing is appropriate for the patient.
• Results from the forearm are not always the same as results from
the finger.
•
Use finger for testing instead of forearm for more accurate results;
- Within 2 hours of eating, exercise, or taking insulin,
- If the patient’s blood glucose may be rising or falling rapidly or
their results often fluctuate,
- If the patient is ill or under stress,
- If the glucose result may be low or high,
- If symptoms of low or high glucose levels are not evident.
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