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Performing regular quality control tests gives you confidence your point of care testing device and consumables are giving reliable patient results.

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Point of care testing top tip: involve your local hospital pathology laboratory. They can offer advice and provide a supporting role for your testing. Source:MHRA

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Glucose testing? Did you know... using alcohol to clean the sample site could significantly affect your glucose results. #diabetes

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Unexpected result produced by your point of care testing device? Check your internal quality control, consumable storage conditions, expiry date and repeat the sample. If in doubt, seek advice from the device manufacturer or your local point of care testing team.

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Do you need to organise access to your Qpoint registered device? Sample distribution dates are published annually here: ift.tt/DeOFR70

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Point of care testing top tip: results should always be reviewed by qualified professionals with reference to the patient’s history. Source:MHRA

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Performing urine hCG testing on dilute urine may produce false negative results. Early morning urine samples are the preferred sample type.

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By comparing your glucose meter results with those from the same meter type, we can identify meter or strip problems that may affect patient care. nhsqpoint.org.uk #diabetes