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How to Obtain a Blood Sample from a Fingerstick
A new pair of clean gloves should be worn by the user
before testing each patient.
1. Use either the middle or ring finger for fingersticking.
2. Select the site to allow for convenient collection.
3. Clean the site with an alcohol wipe.
4. Apply gentle pressure to the finger with lancet
and stick the finger left or right of center.
5. Gently apply pressure (squeeze and release)
to the finger to produce a large drop of blood.
Note: Avoid milking the finger. This may cause tissue
fluid dilution or hemolysis and affect the accuracy
of results.
6. Use cotton or gauze to wipe away first drop for all
reflectance test strips. Wiping first drop is optional with
electrochemical test strips (e.g. eGLU).
7. Hold the capillary tube just below the bulb and
level with the angle of the finger.
Note: Do NOT squeeze the bulb
during collection if applicable.
8. Place the tip just touching the drop of blood allowing the
capillary action to draw the blood into the capillary tube
until sample reaches the fill line.
Precaution: Handle and dispose of all materials coming in
contact with blood according to universal precautions and guidelines. All parts of the
system should be considered potentially infectious and are capable of transmitting
bloodborne pathogens between patients and healthcare professionals.
It is recommended that users refer to the following practice guidelines:
Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) found at
http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/bmbl5/.
“Protection of Laboratory Workers From Occupationally Acquired Infections; Approved
Guideline-Third Edition” Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) M29-A3.
How to Run a Reectance Test
1. Press either button to turn the analyzer on.
2. Remove the MEMo Chip from the box of test strips.
3. Insert the MEMo Chip in the port at the top of the analyzer with the lot code
number facing down.
4. When INSERT STRIP is displayed, remove a test strip from vial and immediately
replace the desiccant cap.
5. Insert the strip. Ensure that the test strip is inserted fully and the display reads
APPLY SAMPLE.
6. Obtain a blood drop following the correct technique.
(If venous blood is used, collect in an EDTA or heparin tube. Invert gently
5-7 times to mix completely. Immediately collect sample with capillary tube or
precision pipet and dispense correct volume as specified in test strip instructions
for use (package insert) on to test strip.)
7. Hold the capillary tube by the bulb and position above the blood application
window on the test strip. Use care to avoid touching the test strip with the
capillary tube. Squeeze the bulb gently to deposit the entire sample on the strip.
8. Once the sample is applied, results will appear on the analyzer display in about
ninety seconds depending on type of test strip.
9. Remove test strip and dispose of it in a biohazardous waste container.
10. If the analyzer is idle for more than 3 minutes, it will count down 10 seconds
and automatically turn off.