GLUCOCARE Test strips
Test strips for blood glucose determination
Application instructions
25 test strips set to be used with GLUCOCARE blood pressure meter for blood glucose determination. Measuring range: 2.2 – 25 mM (44-50mg/dl).
GLUCOCARE Test strip is a plastic base plate, containing chemically treated test field, used for blood glucose concentration measurement.
Test field is designed in a way, that when a drop of blood is placed on its surface, the opposite side of the strip changes its colour, and the GLUCOCARE glucometer measures this change.
Storing
Never store the tube with strips at the temperatures below +5C or over +30C. The tube should be stored in dry, sunlight protected place. The strips should be used during 3 months after the first opening of the tube, but not exceeding the expiry date, printed on the sticker.
Close the tube cap immediately after taking a strip, to protect the test strips from direct sunlight and high humidity.
Control inspections
It is necessary to check, whether the test strips may be used prior to every measurement. It is performed by comparing the colour in the round window on the opposite side of the strip with the left window on the colour scale, printed on the sticker. The test strip window should be of white colour. If it becomes white blue – the values of glucose concentration test will be incorrect. Such strips should not be used. After the test, compare the window colour with the colour of the scale for visual control. The printed colour scale is for the measurement setting check only. Never use the colour scale for visual test results evaluation. The glucometer should be used to get accurate test results.
Guidance for doctors and laboratory staff
The GLUCOCARE test strips are used for blood glucose in capillary blood determination.
The test principle is based on the glucoseoxidase – peroxidase reaction, specific for glucose.
The received results represent the blood glucose concentration in capillary blood. The system was not designed for measuring the blood serum or plasma.
Inaccuracy is possible in case of fresh venous blood samples usage.
General anticoagulants and preserving agents of heparin or Na-EDTA types may be used. Avoid using fluoric preserving agents.
If the hematocrit level is over 65%, the measurement results may be overrated, if however, the hematocrit level is below 35% the results may be underrated.
Normal levels of ascorbic acid in blood samples have no effect on the test results.
