Glucose (POCT)

Overview
Department	POCT
Test Code	N/A
Synonyms	Glucose, blood
Availability	StatStrip handheld Glucose meters are available throughout Taranaki Base and Hawera Hospital.
Turnaround Time	6 seconds
Stability – Add test	N/A
Specimen Requirements
Specimen	Whole Blood
Preferred	Finger Stab - Droplet of Whole blood
Acceptable	Blood Gas, Purple top (EDTA), 0.6 µL capillary sample collected directly onto a Statstrip test strip
Unacceptable	Samples older than 4 hours Separated samples
Minimum Volume	0.6 µL whole blood
Specimen Collection and Transportation	Clean and dry patients' hand and wipe away the first drop of blood.
Test Information
Test Method	Nova StatStrip Xpress 1/2 handheld device and Ketone StatStrip
Unit of Measurement	mmol/L
Reference Intervals	3.5-5.5 mmol/L Fasting 3.5-7.7 mmol/L Non-Fasting
Uncertainty of measurement	N/A
Additional Information	Glucose Measuring range 0.6-33.3mmol/L
Comments
Quick user guides for testing should be available with the meters All procedures, worksheets and competency checklist for sig off are available to all Health NZ Staff

Owner	PChung
Last reviewed	01.10.2025
Next review	01.10.2026 (OK)