Random Blood Sugar (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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