Getting A Good Capillary Blood Sample In A Healthcare Setting; Disposal By Healthcare Professionals - Roche CoaguChek XS Manuel D'utilisation

Testing by Healthcare Professionals

Getting a good capillary blood sample in a healthcare setting

CAUTION
Select and lance a puncture site along the side of a fingertip.
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Use gentle pressure, massage the finger towards the fingertip to
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encourage a drop of blood to form (at least 8 μL).
Follow the procedure for testing as outlined from page 45.
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Use only a lancing device that is approved for use by healthcare
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professionals (for example, the Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Plus lancing
device from Roche).

Disposal by healthcare professionals

Dispose of used items in line with the disposal policy of your hospital,
institute or medical practice.
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When washing or disinfecting the patient's finger, allow
it to dry thoroughly. Residues of water or disinfectant on
the skin can dilute the drop of blood and so produce
false results.