
Title (with LTR): Precision Xceed Glucose Procedure (LTR19678)
Last Approved: Gregory, Kimberly (Electronic Signature Timestamp: 8/11/2014 3:20:23 PM)
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Permanent Port Protector
The blue port protector is designed to minimize the possibility of liquid entering the monitor through the strip port.
Should blood or control solution come in contact with the port protector, call the POCT Coordinators (x61462, x35392,
or x48763) to replace the monitor.
Specimen Collection
Critical Elements
Please follow the recommended guidelines so the most accurate results will be obtained.
Use the test strips before their expiration date.
Do not use test strips that are wet, bent, scratched or damaged. Use the test strip immediately
after opening its foil packet.
Do not scan a packet’s barcode and use a test strip from another packet. This may cause
incorrect assay results to be generated.
Continue applying blood to the white target area of the test strip until the test begins.
Important: If the test fails to start, sufficient blood sample may not have been applied to
the test strip. Discard the current test strip and repeat with new strip.
After the blood is applied to the test strip and the test starts, do not touch the test strip.
Use each test strip only once.
Specimen collection from an arterial line or use of liquid anticoagulants may result in false low
readings because of dilution by line fluid or anticoagulants if care is not taken
.
Follow hand hygiene protocol and wear gloves for all testing.
Adhere to hospital policy for proper patient identification utilizing two identifiers. Scan the
wristband linear barcode to capture the 9-10 digit CSN
Collecting Capillary Blood Samples
With meter ready, obtain a sample:
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1. Follow hand hygiene protocol and put on
gloves.
2. Ask the patient to wash hands with warm soap
and water, rinse and dry well. If the patient is
unable, cleanse the puncture site with an
alcohol swab and allow to dry thoroughly.
3. Hold the patient’s arm downward for at least 15
seconds to allow blood to flow to the fingertip.
4. Prick the side of the fingertip with an automatic
device or lancet.
Pricking the side of the fingertip is
generally less painful than the center of
the fingertip.
5. Squeeze the finger gently to get a single, large,
hanging drop of blood.
Avoid squeezing the puncture excessively.
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