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Glucometer In-Service 2017
1. T R U E M E T R I X P R O
2 0 1 7
M E D I C 1 A M B U L A N C E
Blood Glucose Testing
In-Service
2. Objectives
Provide a policy/procedure
Manufacturer’s instructions for use of the equipment
Calibration (if the glucometer requires calibration)
Storage of reagents used for quality control checks
A log demonstrating that quality control checks have been
completed
Proof of initial staff training on the glucometer.
Successful completion this training serves as proof of training.
Proof of initial competency verification of staff utilizing
the glucometer.
Competency will be tested upon your successful completion of this
online training.
3. Intended Use Statement
The TRUE METRIX™ PRO Blood Glucose Monitoring
System is intended for the quantitative determination
of glucose in human whole blood taken from the
fingertip or forearm (capillary) or from the vein
(venous). The system is not to be used for neonates.
The system is intended for multiple-patient use in
professional healthcare settings.
5. Meter Function
Display Screen
Shows test results, messages,
user prompts, information
Strip Release Button
Releases test strip after testing for
disposal
Test Port
Insert TRUE METRIX™ PRO Test
Strip here,
contact blocks facing up
6. Test Strip Design
DETECT
Sample Environment
• An electrode pair on the test strip detects hematocrit
• An internal unit in the meter detects temperature
Sample Size
• System triggers proper fill detection eliminating errors due to improper sample size
Control
• Detects control solution and automatically identifies
ANALYZE
Environmental and Physiological Factors
• Every system analyzes the testing environment for hematocrit and temperature, which
could impact or influence the accuracy of results
• Testing outside of specified operating temperature range is marked by an error code –
eliminating incorrect results
CORRECT
Hematocrit/Temperature Variables
• Employs a Proprietary Dynamic Adaptive Algorithm, which incorporates:
– Active hematocrit correction
– Temperature compensation
• Combined, this algorithm corrects results based on the testing environment
• Ensures proven accuracy and confidence in results
7. Control Solution
What Is Control Solution?
Control solution is a red liquid containing a known amount of glucose.
Test Principle:
Use control solution instead of blood to make sure your system is working.
Storage and Handling:
Control solution must be stored upright, tightly sealed, at 36°F-86°F, room
temperature. DO NOT REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE
3 Levels of Control Solution
Use ONLY TRUE METRIX™ Control Solution to perform Control Tests.
8. Control Test
Control Test
Use ONLY TRUE METRIX™ Control Solution to check the performance of the
system. It is important to perform control tests with more than one level of control
solution to assure that the system is working properly and testing technique is good.
Three levels of TRUE METRIX™ Control Solution (Levels 1-3) are available. Contact
Medic 1 Operations Manager in obtaining different levels of control solution.
Control Test(s) should be performed:
Before using the system for the first time.
For practice to ensure that testing technique is good.
When opening a new vial of test strips.
If results seem unusually high or low based on the patient’s condition.
If test strip vial has been left open or exposed to extreme heat, cold or humidity.
Whenever a check on the performance of the system is needed.
If meter damage is suspected (meter was dropped, crushed, wet, etc.).
Ranges printed on the test strip vial label are for Control Test results
only. These ranges are not suggested levels for blood glucose. DO NOT
drink control solution.
9. Quality Control Testing
Quality Control Testing is used to detect errors that may occur
due to test system errors, product defects, adverse
environmental conditions and variance in operator
performance. Ongoing Quality Control Testing is also used to
detect any performance issues of the system over time. Medic
1’s Quality Control Testing Policy and Procedure adhere to the
manufacturer’s instructions for use and regulatory guidelines.
TRUE METRIX™ PRO is a no-coding system, which means
the meter does not have to be coded to each lot of test strips.
To assure accurate and reliable results, TRUE METRIX™
PRO offers two kinds of Quality Control Tests. These tests
ensure that the TRUE METRIX™ PRO System is working
properly and the user’s testing technique is good.
10. Quality Control Testing
Use ONLY TRUE METRIX™ Control Solution to
perform Control Tests.
Write date opened on control solution label. Discard if
either 3 months after first opening or after the date
printed next to the EXP on the bottle label has passed,
whichever comes first.
Control Test ranges are printed on the TRUE METRIX™
PRO Test Strip vial label.
Date
Opened
11. Quality Control Testing
Automatic Self Test
An Automatic Self-Test is performed by the meter
each time a test strip is inserted correctly into the
Test Port. Insert a test strip into Test Port. The
meter is working properly if:
the full Display appears, then
the time appears in the upper part of the Display, and then,
the Drop Symbol begins to blink.
If an error message appears in the Display, the
meter will not perform a test. The glucometer must
be returned to Medic 1 Operations Manager.
12. Quality Control Testing
Control Test
Use ONLY TRUE METRIX™ Control Solution to check the
performance of the system. It is important to perform Control
Tests with more than one level of control solution to assure that
the system is working properly and testing technique is good.
Three levels of TRUE METRIX™ Control Solution (Levels 1-3)
containing known amounts of glucose are available.
Control Test(s) should be performed:
Before using the system for the first time.
For practice to ensure that testing technique is good.
When opening a new vial of test strips.
If results seem unusually high or low based on the patient’s condition.
If strip vial has been left open or exposed to extreme heat, cold or humidity.
Whenever a check on the performance of the system is needed.
If meter damage is suspected (meter dropped, crushed, wet, etc.).
Ranges printed on the test strip vial label are for Control
Test results only and are not suggested levels for your
blood glucose. DO NOT drink control solution.
13. Quality Control Testing
How to Perform a Control Test
Use the Quality Control Record Form located in TexCom
labeled Glucometer Control Testing Log to record
Control Test results.
1. Allow control solution, vial of test strips and meter to
adjust to room temperature 68°F-77°F.
2. Check dates on control solution label and test strip vial
label.
Write date first opened on control solution bottle.
Do not use control solution if 3 months past written opened date or
after EXP date printed on control solution bottle label, whichever
comes first.
Do not use test strips 4 months past written opened date or after EXP
date printed on test strip vial label, whichever comes first.
Discard out-of-date products and use new products.
3. Gently swirl or invert control solution to mix. DO NOT
SHAKE!
14. Quality Control Testing
How to Perform a Control Test, cont.
4. Remove one test strip from vial. Close
test strip vial immediately. Use test strip
quickly after removal from vial.
5. Insert test strip into Test Port. Meter
turns on.
Note: If test strip has been out of the vial too
long before testing, an error message appears
upon insertion of the test strip into the meter.
Release and discard old test strip. Use new test
strip for testing.
6. Wait until Drop Symbol appears in
Display. Keep test strip in meter until
testing is finished.
Note: If test strip is removed before testing is
finished, an error message appears. Release and
discard old test strip. Test with new test strip. Contact Blocks
Face Up
15. Quality Control Testing
How to Perform a Control Test, cont.
7. With cap removed, turn control solution bottle upside down.
Gently squeeze one drop of control solution onto a clean tissue.
Wipe off bottle tip with the tissue.
8. Gently squeeze a drop of control solution onto a small piece of
unused aluminum foil or clear plastic wrap. Dispose after use.
9. With test strip still in meter, touch edge of Sample Tip to top of
control solution. Allow drop to be drawn into test strip. Remove
test strip from drop when meter beeps.
10. Dashes appear across the Display to show meter is testing.
Note: If meter does not beep or begin testing soon after drawing up sample,
release and discard test strip. Repeat test with new test strip. If problem
persists, see the Troubleshooting.
11. Compare result to Control Test range printed on test strip vial
label for control solution level you are using. If result is in
range, system can be used for testing blood. If result does not
fall within range, repeat test using a new test strip.
Note: Control Test result shows the Control Symbol in the Display
16. Quality Control Testing
How to Perform a Control Test, cont.
If Control Test result is outside range, test
again. If result is still outside range, the
system should not be used for testing blood.
12. After result is shown, Strip Release Button
flashes. Hold meter with test strip pointing down.
Press Strip Release Button to release and discard
test strip in appropriate container. Meter turns
off.
Note: Removing test strip before result displays cancels the
test. An error message appears and the result is not stored
in Memory. Retest with a new test strip and do not remove
before result is displayed.
17. Blood Glucose Testing
Type of Blood Sample Information
Fresh, capillary whole blood from the fingertip or forearm is
the recommended sample to be used for testing blood glucose.
Capillary forearm sampling must not be used when the blood glucose
levels are rapidly changing
Venous blood samples may also be used for testing on the TRUE
METRIX™ PRO Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
If using venous blood for testing, careful consideration must be taken
when collecting and handling the venous sample
Follow the Medic 1 policy and procedure for obtaining samples for
testing blood glucose levels.
Always wear clean gloves prior to testing to decrease risk of direct
contact with blood.
Never use arterial or neonatal blood samples.
Never use clotted blood, plasma or serum as a sample for testing on the
meter.
18. Blood Glucose Testing
How to Perform a Blood Glucose Test
The TRUE METRIX™ PRO is a no-coding system, which
means the meter does not have to be coded to each lot of test
strips.
1. To obtain a blood sample for blood glucose testing, follow
the Medic 1’s policy and procedure for handling blood and
biohazard safety (contaminated biological materials and
sharps).
2. Check dates on test strip vial being used. Do not use test
strips 4 months past written opened date or after date
printed on test strip vial label, whichever comes first.
3. Remove one test strip from vial. Close vial immediately.
Use test strips quickly after removal from vial.
Note: Use test strips quickly after removal from the vial.
Test strips that have been left out of the vial too long before use will
give an error message. If error message displays, release and
discard the old test strip and test with a new test strip.
19. Blood Glucose Testing
How to Perform a Blood Glucose Test, cont.
4. With meter off, insert test strip Contact End (blocks facing
up) into Test Port. Meter turns on. Keep test strip in
meter until testing is finished.
Note: Removing the test strip before the result is displayed cancels
the test. An error message appears. Retest with a new test strip and
do not remove the test strip from the meter before the result is
displayed.
5. Wait until the Drop Symbol appears in the Display.
6. With test strip still in meter, touch Sample Tip of test strip
to top of blood drop from sample obtained in Step 1 and
allow blood to be drawn into test strip. Remove Sample
Tip from blood drop immediately after the meter beeps
and dashes appear across meter Display.
Note: If meter does not beep and show dashes in the Display
soon after touching the sample to the Sample Tip, release
and discard the test strip. Repeat the test with a new test
strip and a new sample.
20. Blood Glucose Testing
How to Perform a Blood Glucose Test, cont.
How to Perform a Blood Glucose Test, cont.
7. After the test is finished, the Test Strip Release Button
flashes and the result is displayed.
8. Hold the meter with the test strip pointing down. Press
the Strip Release Button to release and discard the test
strip into the appropriate container. Meter turns off.
Result is stored in Memory with date and time.
9. Discard all biohazard materials into appropriate
container. Wash hands after taking off gloves.
10. Record the result as required by Medic 1.
Note: If blood glucose test result is greater than 240 mg/dL and the
Ketone Test Alert is turned on, the Ketone Test Alert Symbol appears
in the Display with the result.
When a Ketone Test Alert Symbol appears, it does not mean
that ketones have been detected in patient’s blood. The
Ketone Test Alert is a reminder to perform a ketone test as
prescribed in the treatment plan.
21. Replacement
Return ANY non-functioning glucometer to the
Medic 1 Operations Manager for immediate
replacement.
When Operations Manager is not available, contact
your supervisor for replacement.
22. Cleaning & Disinfecting
Cleaning removes blood and soil from the meter.
Disinfecting removes most, but not all possible infectious
agents (bacteria or virus) from the meter, including blood-
borne pathogens.
Clean and disinfect immediately after getting any blood
on the meter or if meter is dirty.
Meter should be cleaned and disinfected between
patients.
Do not clean the meter during a test.
Clean and disinfect the meter before allowing anyone else
to handle them.
23. Cleaning & Disinfecting
To Clean & Disinfect the Meter
1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. Wear a clean
pair of gloves.
2. Make sure meter is off and a test strip is not inserted. With
ONLY an EPA approved disinfectant product, rub the entire
outside of the meter using 3 circular wiping motions with
moderate pressure on the front, back, left-side, right-side,
top and bottom of the meter. Repeat as needed until all
surfaces are visibly clean.
Using fresh wipes, ensure that the outside surfaces of the meter remain
wet for 2 minutes.
NEVER put meter in liquids or allow any liquids to enter the
test port.
3. Let meter air dry thoroughly before using to test.
4. Verify that the system is working properly by performing an
Automatic Self-Test.
5. Properly dispose of gloves and wipes after cleaning. Wash
hands after removing gloves.
24. Storage
TRUE METRIX™ PRO System
Store the system (meter, control solution, test strips) in carrying case to protect from liquids,
dust and dirt.
Store the system in a dry place at temperatures between, 40°F-86°F. DO NOT FREEZE.
Allow System to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before testing
TRUE METRIX™ PRO Test Strips
Store test strips in original vial only. Do not transfer old test strips into new vial or store test
strips outside of vial.
Write the date first opened on test strip vial. Discard unused test strips from vial if either 4
months after first opening or after date printed next to EXP on vial label has passed,
whichever comes first. Use of test strips past expiration dates may give incorrect results.
Discard out of date test strips and use new test strips.
Close test strip vial immediately after removing one test strip.
Store in a dry place at temperatures between, 40°F – 86°F. DO NOT FREEZE.
Do not reuse test strips.
Do not bend, cut or alter test strips in any way.
TRUE METRIX™ Control Solution
Write the date first opened on control solution bottle label. Discard if either 3 months after
first opening or after date printed next to EXP on vial label has passed, whichever comes
first.
After use, wipe bottle tip using a clean, dry cloth and recap tightly.
Store at temperatures between, 36°F-86°F. DO NOT FREEZE.
25. Limitations of Use
Please read all product Instructions for Use carefully before
referencing or using this guide.
Use only TRUE METRIX™ PRO Blood Glucose Test Strips
and TRUE METRIX™ Control Solution with the TRUE
METRIX™ PRO Meter.
Do not leave test strips or control solution where the storage
temperature printed on vial label may be exceeded.
Perform control tests before performing a blood glucose
test for the first time.
Perform control tests with more than one level of control
solution. Three levels of TRUE METRIX™ Control Solution
are available for control tests. Contact Medic 1 Operations
Manager to obtain control solution and procedure/policy.
TRUE METRIX™ PRO is an in vitro (outside the body)
quantitative system that is used for point-of-care testing of
human whole blood only.
26. Limitations of Use
The most accurate results are obtained using fresh, capillary
whole blood from the fingertip or forearm. Venous whole
blood drawn using only sodium heparin tubes may be used.
Mix well before use.
Do not use venous whole blood collected in sodium fluoride (grey top) vacutainer tubes
for testing, as this may cause false low results.
Capillary blood from the forearm may be used. Check with the doctor or healthcare
professional to see if forearm testing may be used for glucose testing on the patient.
Results from the forearm are not always the same as results from the fingertip. Use
fingertip instead of forearm:
Within 2 hours of eating, exercise, or taking insulin;
If the patient’s blood glucose may be rising or falling rapidly or their results often fluctuate;
If the patient is ill or under stress;
If the glucose result may be low or high;
If symptoms of low or high glucose levels are not evident.
Alternate site (forearm) testing should not be used to calibrate
continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
Alternate site (forearm) testing should not be used for insulin dose
calculations.
Do not use for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes
mellitus or for measuring blood glucose in newborns.
27. Limitations of Use
When comparing results between TRUE METRIX™ PRO and a laboratory
system, TRUE METRIX™ PRO blood tests should be performed within 30
minutes of laboratory test. If a patient has recently eaten, finger-stick results
from the TRUE METRIX™ PRO System can be up to 70 mg/dL higher than
venous laboratory results.5 Diabetes experts have suggested that glucose meters
should agree within 15 mg/dL of a laboratory system when the glucose
concentration is less than 75 mg/dL, and within 20% of a laboratory system when
the glucose concentration is 75 mg/dL or higher.
The device has not been validated for use in the critically ill. Capillary blood
glucose levels in critically ill patients with reduced peripheral blood flow may not
reflect the true physiological state. Reduced peripheral blood flow may result
from the following conditions (for example):
shock,
severe hypotension,
severe dehydration,
hyperglycemia with hyperosmolarity, with or without ketosis.
Testing at altitudes up to and including 10,200 feet will not affect accurate
results.
Hematocrit levels between 20% and 70% will not affect accurate results.