GLUCOMETER, blood glucose monitor (Accu-Chek Instant) mg/dl
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GLUCOMETER (Accu-Chek Instant)
CAUTION: The strips and control solutions, to be ordered separately, are specific to the glucometer type and brand.
Definition
A battery powered handheld device intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose levels in whole blood.
Specifications
Blood glucose in whole blood from capillary blood
Quality standards
Technical specifications
- Measuring range: 10-600 mg/dl or 0.6-33.3 mmol/l
- Color code blue, green, red; target range set by default at 70-160 mg/dl (3.9 - 8.9 mmol/l)
- Unit of measure: mg/dl or mmol/l
- Sample volume: 0.6 µl
- Possible hematocrit range: 10 - 65 %
- Operating temperature: 4-45°C
- Operating relative humidity: 10-90 %
- Result display: <4 seconds
- Data storage: 720 results
- Interfaces: USB: micro-B connector; Bluetooth
- Battery-operated: coin cell battery 3V CR2032
Dimensions
- Size: 77.1 x 48.6 x 15.3 mm
- Weight: approx. 43g (with batteries)
Supplied with the Article
Protection pouch
To be Ordered Separately
- Test strips (ref. 7819382171)
- Control solutions (ref. 07869525171)
- Safety lancets
Instructions for use
Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.
https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.
Maintenance
Never repair. Replace with new one if broken.
Storage
Storage temperature: -25 to 70°C
MSF requirements
Handheld automatic analyzer allowing direct and quantitative determination of glycaemia.
Analyzer authorized for a shared use.
Accurate and reliable results also for paediatric and neonate use.
Use for self-testing requires Medical Director validation, please contact your laboratory advisor.