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Chapter 2: Patient Testing for Healthcare Professionals
Sample Handling
Always wear gloves and follow your facility’s infection control procedures when handling blood‑contaminated
items. Always adhere to the recognised procedures for handling objects that are potentially contaminated
with human material. Follow the hygiene and safety policy of your laboratory or institution. Prepare the
selected blood collection site per facility policy.
Refer to the test strip package insert for additional information regarding acceptable sample types,
anticoagulants, and handling instructions.
Testing Blood Glucose in Multiple Patients
Only healthcare professionals are allowed to perform blood glucose tests in a multiple patient testing
situation.
When using the meter always follow the recognised procedures for handling objects that are potentially
contaminated with human material.
Practise the health and safety policy of your laboratory or institution. Also, to stop your meter becoming
contaminated, please follow the directions printed on the next few pages.
For healthcare professionals we recommend the Accu‑Chek Safe‑T‑Pro Plus or Accu‑Chek Safe‑T‑Pro Uno
disposable lancing devices.
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