Roche ACCU-CHEK Inform II - 3.2 Performing a patient glucose test

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If a glucose control test is shown as required, patient glu-
cose testing cannot be performed until the controls are
run successfully.
For emergencies, STAT (Short TurnAround Time) tests
can be configured in the meter. This option allows the
meter to perform a limited number of patient glucose
tests, if circumstances require, despite the meter being in
QC Lockout or Download Lockout (see page 68).
3.2 Performing a patient glucose test
Overview of test procedure A patient glucose test comprises the following steps:
■ Enter the patient ID. This can be done either man-
ually or by using the barcode scanner.
■ Confirm that the test strip lot matches the test strips
in use (if configured).
■ Perform the test.
■ Optionally a test may be categorized as an
Observed Test Sequence (see page 203).
Depending on how your meter is configured (see
page 121), QC Lockout occurs when
■ patient testing is attempted and controls have not
been run in the time interval or frequency estab-
lished by your facility.
■ controls have been run but the control values
were not in range.
■ a test strip lot other than the “current” lot is
selected.
■ new software has been installed.
■ 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
materials.