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Hold the meter so that the window of the barcode scanner is
approximately 4 – 8 inches above the barcode on the patient’s ID band.
The meter beeps once the barcode has been read successfully. Make
sure to scan the whole barcode length and not cut-off.
8. Patient ID may also be entered manually, by hand-entering the patient’s
medical record number using the touch keypad on the display screen.
9. Confirm patient’s ID and/or Name is correct. If correct, touch [
√
] to
confirm the selection.
10. Scan in the lot number barcode on Test Strip vial when prompted to verify
test strip lot number. The meter will perform the code key checks (I-304).
Make sure the code file displayed in the meter match the lot number of the
test strips used.
11. Touch [
√
] to confirm the selected test strip lot number.
12. Remove the test strip from the test strip vial and close the vial with the cap
immediately.
13. Hold the test strip so the lettering “ACCU-CHEK” is facing upward.
14. Slide the test strip into the test strip port as far as it goes in the direction
indicated by the arrows on the test strip. The meter beeps indicating the
strip has been detected.
15. Wait until the flashing drop appears in the display before applying the
blood sample.
16. Apply a free flowing drop of blood to the front edge of the test strip. Do
not apply the blood to the top of the strip. Blood is pulled into the test strip
by capillary action. Blood on top of the test strip is not available for
testing.
17. The meter beeps when an adequate sample is applied and an hourglass
is displayed while the test is running.
18. Once the test is completed, an audible beep is heard and the result is
displayed.
19. Note result. If result is in the critical range, the following message will
appear:
Repeat Test. If Result Still In Critical Range.
Order Lab Draw And Notify MD/NP.
a. Notify MD/provider for blood glucose results less than or greater
than physician-ordered parameters or when blood glucose is:
1. <60 or >400 mg/dL in Adults/Pediatric patients
2. <40 or >150 mg/dL in Neonates
b. In addition, if this is a new finding, immediately draw and send a
sample to the Clinical Lab (in green top lithium heparin tube) for
confirmation.
20. If a result is in the critical range, a comment must be entered to continue
meter use.
Touch icon to display the Pre-Programmed and Custom Comment
Options. Up to three Comments can be entered.
a. Will Repeat Test
b. Order/Protocol Used
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