![]() Control solutions must be dated with both the open and discard dates.ĩ Glucose QC Both low and high level control must be tested every 24 hours. Opened control solutions expire 3 months from opening or the “Use by” date on the bottle, whichever comes first. You may discard the code key that comes with every vial of strips. Test strips can be used until the expiration date printed on the vial. Improperly stored Test Strips will produce inaccurate results and must be discarded. There is a dessicant in the cap that keeps the strips from being exposed to humidity. ![]() Docking the meter also synchronizes the information in the meter with the system (patient lists, operator lists, strips and controls).Ħ Glucose Reagents Only Accu-Chek Inform II Test Strips and Glucose Control Solutions can be used with the hospital Inform II glucose meter.ħ Glucose Test Strip Test strips are stored in the tightly capped original container. A drained battery will take 1 hour to reach full charge. Return the Inform II meter to any base unit when finished with patient testing to charge the battery. Test strip port Alphanumeric touch screen Power button Discuss cleaning and troubleshooting of the meters.Īccu-Chek Inform II meter w/ rechargeable battery Base unit–charges battery, receives patient & reagent info from system Storage Case – conveniently stores and transports meter and supplies Quality Control – 2 vials of liquid quality control (“hi/lo”) Testing Strips – small sample volume ![]() Recall how to properly handle glucose reagents. Discuss how to perform Quality Control testing on the Accu-chek Inform II glucose meter. 1 Jefferson Blood Glucose Monitoring -Accu-Chek Inform IIĬontent Experts: Lilah Evans MT (ASCP), Sue Gallo MT (ASCP), Terri Schwartz MSN, RNĢ Learning Objectives At the conclusion, participants should be able to:ĭemonstrate how to perform a patient test on the Accu-chek Inform II glucose meter. ![]()
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