A point-of-care blood glucose meter measures the
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Medical Office Assistant · Clinical Laboratory Technology and Diagnostics
Point-of-Care Blood Glucose Concepts
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The main advantage of point-of-care blood glucose testing over sending a specimen to a reference laboratory is that it
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In the United States, blood glucose results are most commonly reported in which units?
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A typical point-of-care glucose meter uses which type of specimen?
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Point-of-care blood glucose testing in a medical office is most commonly used to help manage which condition?
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- Describe the purpose, specimen, units, and basic concepts of point-of-care blood glucose testing.
- Perform quality control by using control solution, checking supplies and expiration dates, and following manufacturer instructions and facility policy.
- Document blood glucose and quality-control results accurately, completely, and in the correct record.
- Recognize out-of-range, unexpected, or critical results and escalate them to licensed staff following policy and the chain of command.
Sources & references
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Laboratory Quality
- U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus
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