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8.2 Cleaning and disinfecting the meter
Difference between cleaning
and disinfecting
Cleaning is the physical removal of organic soiling (e.g.,
dirt, or other foreign material) from the meter surface.
Disinfecting is the removal of most, but not all, disease-
causing and other types of microorganisms (blood-borne
pathogens) from the meter.
When should the meter be
cleaned and disinfected?
■ Clean the meter to remove visible soil and organic
material for safe handling and/or prior to
disinfecting.
■ The exterior of the meter and the test strip guide
should be cleaned and disinfected before being
used on another patient.
■ The exterior of the meter and the test strip guide
should be cleaned and disinfected if too much
blood (> 20 μL) has been applied.
■ Maintenance cleaning: The use of the disinfecting
cloths may lead to a build-up of residue on the test
strip guide and battery compartment that needs to
be removed. Frequency: whenever residue build-up
is visible or at least once per month.
■ Disinfect the meter when it is soiled and per your
facility’s guidelines.
What to clean and disinfect? The following parts of the meter may be cleaned /
disinfected:
■ The area around the test strip guide
■ The meter display (touchscreen)
■ The meter housing (entire meter surface - front and
back)
■ The test strip guide and test strip guide cover
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