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BLOOD GLUCOSE ANALYSIS
CLINICAL INDICATIONS:
• Suspicion of blood glucose abnormalities – hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
• None
PROCEDURE:
• Gather and prepare equipment.
• Obtain blood samples for analysis as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Place blood sample onto reagent strip and place into machine for analysis as per manufacturer
recommendations.
• Record result and treat any glucose abnormalities per appropriate guideline.
• Perform quality assurance on glucometers weekly. If any suspicious recordings are noted, follow
manufacturer’s recommendations
Document procedure, results, and vital signs.
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