Test Overview
Test Methodology

Glucometer- Roche Accu-Chek Inform II- electrochemical biosensor (glucose dehydrogenase)

Test Usage

Determine glucose level, monitor insulin therapy, evaluate carbohydrate metabolism.

Reference Range *

Reference ranges are available in the Accuchek Inform II test procedure located on the POC website: https://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/point-of-care.

Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Analytic Time

5 seconds

Soft Order Code
GLUCM
MiChart Code
Glucose Result, Point of Care
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Point of Care
    Section
    Point of Care
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Fingerstick: wipe away the first drop and use second drop for testing. Avoid excessive squeezing or milking.

    Venous/ Arterial: collect in heparin (lithium or sodium), or EDTA tube

    Contraindications
    Patients receiving high dose vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) treatments can have falsely elevated results. Do not use glucometer for blood glucose measurement in patients receiving these therapies and for 48 hours following discontinuance of therapy.
    Normal Volume
    Single drop whole blood
    Minimum Volume
    5 µL whole blood
    Rejection Criteria
    If peripheral circulation is impaired, collection of capillary blood from the approved sample sites is not advised as the results might not be a true reflection of the physiological blood glucose level.
    Additional Information

    For more test specific information, please refer to the test procedure found on the Michigan Medicine POC website: https://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/point-of-care.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    82962
    LOINC
    41653-7
    NY State Approved
    No