SD LIPIDOCARE - Appendix 1: Information for Healthcare Professionals; Protection Against Infections

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Appendix 1: Information for Healthcare Professionals
Protection against infections
There is a potential risk of infection. Medical staff using the SD LipidoCare®Analyzer to perform
measurements for more than one patient must be aware that any object coming into contact
with human blood is a potential source of infection.
t Use gloves.
t Apply blood outside the Analyzer. When measuring glucose in several persons clean and disinfect
the Analyzer before each measurement as blood cannot be applied using capillary pipettes.
t When measuring cholesterol and triglycerides in several persons, always use capillary pipettes to
apply blood outside the Analyzer.
t Dispose of used capillary pipettes and lipid test strips in a clinical waste bin.
t Follow all other locally applicable guidelines and regulations on health and safety.
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