NOVA BIOMEDICAL StatStrip 55848 - 1.6 General Precautions; 1.7 The Sample

1-7
1. Intro.
Instructions for Use Manual 1 Introduction
• Fluoride, EDTA, Sodium, and Ammonium blood
collection devices should not be used for arterial
and venous specimens.
1.6 General Precautions
• Prior to use, read the Instructions for Use Manual.
• DO NOT reuse test strips. Test strips should be
disposed after a single use.
• Discard used test strips according to local regula-
tions.
• Remove the test strip from the vial only when ready
to test.
• Do not use the test strip if the expiration date has
passed, for this may cause inaccurate results.
• Do not tamper with the test strip.
• If test result is higher or lower than expected, run a
controlsolutiontesttoconrmteststripperformance.
1. If control solution result is out of range, remove
test strip vial from point of use and repeat control
solution test with new test strip vial.
2. If control solution test is within expected range,
repeat patient test.
3. If patient test result is higher or lower than
expected, perform glucose test on alternate
method and consult healthcare professional.
1.7 The Sample
• Capillarywholeblood(ngerstick),venouswhole
blood, arterial whole blood, neonate heel stick, and
neonate arterial whole blood specimens throughout
all hospital and all professional healthcare settings,
including patients receiving intensive medical inter-
vention/therapy.
• Sample size 1.2 µL
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