Description
Accu-Chek Inform II Test Strips – 50 Count | Professional Point-of-Care Glucose Strips
High-Precision Professional Glucose Testing for Point-of-Care Settings
Ensure accurate, hospital-grade blood glucose monitoring with Accu-Chek Inform II Test Strips (50 Count)[cite: 1]. Engineered with patented dual alternating and direct (AC/DC) current technology[cite: 1], these test strips perform over 150 automated integrity checks during every test to compensate for variables like site temperature and hematocrit[cite: 1]. Requiring a tiny 0.6 μL sample volume and delivering precise results in just 5 seconds[cite: 1], Accu-Chek Inform II strips feature underfill protection and an easy-fill tip to streamline testing across capillary, venous, arterial, and neonatal whole blood samples[cite: 1].
Institutional & Facility Procurement Notice: These test strips are designed strictly for professional, point-of-care, and clinical facility settings. They are NOT compatible with personal consumer home meters such as the Accu-Chek Guide, Aviva, or Nano.
What You'll Receive
- One (1) container of Accu-Chek Inform II Test Strips (50 Test Strips)
- One (1) Lot-Specific Code Key (Code Chip)
- Catalog / Part Number: 05942861001
Key Features & Benefits
- Patented Dual-Current (AC/DC) Technology: Combines AC impedance and DC measurement to analyze variables and execute over 150 automatic quality checks during every test cycle[cite: 1].
- Hematocrit & Temperature Compensation: Delivers accurate results across an expanded 10% to 65% hematocrit range and compensates for temperature influences at the sample site[cite: 1].
- Rapid 5-Second Testing: Delivers fast, dependable blood glucose results in just 5 seconds using a minimal 0.6 μL sample volume[cite: 1].
- Easy-Fill Tip & Underfill Detection: Features a wide end-dose capillary fill tip that quickly absorbs blood and prevents testing if sample volume is insufficient[cite: 1].
- No Maltose Interference: Utilizes advanced Mut. Q-GDH enzyme chemistry to eliminate maltose interference from therapeutic solutions[cite: 1].
- Multiple Sample Types Approved: Cleared for testing fresh capillary fingertip blood, venous whole blood, arterial whole blood, and neonatal heelstick samples[cite: 1].
- Direct Facility Purchasing: Fast credit card checkout for urgent care clinics, long-term care facilities, and surgical centers requiring immediate supply replenishment without insurance or purchase order (PO) delays.
Product Specifications & Instructions
- System Compatibility: Designed strictly for use with professional Point-of-Care Accu-Chek Inform II systems and clinical Accu-Chek Performa systems[cite: 1]. Incompatible with personal consumer home meters.
- System Measurement Range: 10 to 600 mg/dL[cite: 1].
- Sample Volume: 0.6 μL[cite: 1].
- Testing Time: 5 Seconds[cite: 1].
- Hematocrit Range: 10% to 65%[cite: 1].
- Operating Conditions: Operating temperature between 61°F and 95°F (16°C to 35°C); relative humidity 10% to 80%[cite: 1].
- Storage & Handling: Store unused test strips in their original vial at temperatures between 39°F and 86°F (4°C to 30°C). Do not freeze. Close the vial cap tightly immediately after removing a test strip.
Reagent Composition & Test Principle
- Test Principle: Electrochemical measurement using mutant variant quinoprotein glucose dehydrogenase (Mut. Q-GDH)[cite: 1]. Converts glucose in the sample to gluconolactone, generating a DC current proportional to blood glucose levels alongside an AC signal for quality checks[cite: 1].
- Reagent Composition (per strip):
- Quinoprotein glucose dehydrogenase: 15.27%
- Nitrosoaniline Mediator: 6.72%
- Pyrroloquinoline quinone: 0.14%
- Buffer: 34.66%
- Stabilizer: 0.54%
- Non-reactive ingredients: 42.66%
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Will these test strips work with my personal home Accu-Chek meter?
No. Accu-Chek Inform II test strips are calibrated specifically for institutional point-of-care systems (Inform II) used in hospitals and clinics. They will not function with personal consumer meters like the Accu-Chek Guide, Aviva, or Nano.
How does AC/DC dual-current technology improve testing accuracy?
DC current provides the basic blood glucose measurement, while the AC impedance signal evaluates environmental conditions, verifies sample sufficiency, checks strip integrity, and compensates for hematocrit variation[cite: 1].
Can Accu-Chek Inform II test strips be used on multiple sample types?
Yes. They are approved for fresh capillary blood drawn from the fingertip, venous whole blood, arterial whole blood, and neonatal heelstick samples[cite: 1]. They are not cleared for testing neonate cord blood.
Does maltose affect the reading on these test strips?
No. The Mut. Q-GDH enzyme on the Accu-Chek Inform II test strip distinguishes molecular size differences between glucose and maltose, eliminating maltose as an interference limitation[cite: 1].
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