Random Blood Sugar (RBS)

RBS

Test Name:

Random Blood Sugar Level

Diseases /Conditions :

Diabetes Mellitus type 1 and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Sample:

Whole Blood – Finger prick, venipuncture

Test Type:

Point of Care, Home Testing

Equipment:

Glucometer, Finger Pricks, Alcohol Swabs

Procedure:

  • Sanitise finger with alcohol soaked swab and air dry
  • insert test strip into glucometer and wait for flashing blood drop icon
  • Prick finger with lancing device
  • Touch tip of test strip downwards on the drop of blood on the finger.
  • Read the results displayed on the glucometer screen

Reference Range:

4.4-11.0mmol/L

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