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Chemcard™ Glucose Test- PROFESSIONAL USE

Chemcard™ Glucose Test- PROFESSIONAL USE

Chemcard™ Glucose Test- PROFESSIONAL USE

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Intended Use: The Chemcard™ Glucose Test is designed for rapid, in vitro identification of abnormal fasting plasma glucose levels, which may indicate diabetes or other health issues. It provides a preliminary, semi-quantitative result using fingerstick blood and is not intended for known diabetics or pregnant individuals.
Summary: Approximately 3.2% of U.S. adults aged 20-74 have undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus. The Chemcard™ is effective for early glycemic screening, allowing for referral before complications arise. It is a rapid, convenient, and cost-effective test system.
Principle: The test uses a disposable device with a blood cell separator and dry phase enzymatic chemistry to measure fasting blood glucose. Results are visually interpreted by comparing color changes in the reagent pad with a color standard.
Composition: The test contains Glucose Oxidase (8.40%), Peroxidase (6.70%), pH Buffers (34.30%), Tetramethylbenzidine (47.50%), and non-reactive ingredients (3.10%).
Storage and Stability: Store at room temperature, not exceeding 86°F (30°C). Use immediately after opening the foil package.
Materials Provided: Each package includes a test card and a sterile lancet.
Materials Needed but Not Provided: Clean dry tissue and a timing device (3 minutes).
Precautions: For in vitro diagnostic use only. Do not use beyond expiration date. The test is for fresh capillary blood only and not for monitoring diabetic patients or use in children under 2 years or pregnant patients.
Procedure: The test involves fasting, cleaning the fingertip, obtaining a blood drop, applying it to the test area, and comparing color changes after 3 minutes to determine glucose levels.
Results: Results are semi-quantitative, with values interpreted by color comparison. Abnormal results should be verified with a quantitative method.
Limitations: The test is not suitable for non-fasting individuals, children under 2, pregnant patients, or monitoring known diabetics. It should be verified with quantitative methods for abnormal results.
Expected Results: Normal fasting blood glucose is 60-100 mg/dl. The test aligns with ADA guidelines, with results of 125 mg/dl or higher considered abnormally high.
Calibration and Quality Control: The test is calibrated at manufacture and requires no user calibration. It includes features to verify proper test function.
Performance Characteristics: The test has a measuring range of 50-150 mg/dl and shows high correlation with clinical analyzers. It demonstrates over 94% classification accuracy and consistent precision across different lots.
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Chemcard™ Glucose Test- PROFESSIONAL USE-1

A Complete 3 Minute Whole Blood Screening Test for Identification of ABNORMAL PLASMA GLUCOSE LEVELS INTENDED USE The Chemcard™ Glucose Test is intended for use as a rapid, in vitro method for early identification of abnormal fasting plasma glucose concentration which can be a sign of diabetes or other medical problems. The Chemcard™ provides a preliminary, semi-quantitative result using fingerstick blood as the test specimen. Any abnormal result obtained using the Chemcard™ should be verified using a quantitative method. The Chemcard™ Glucose Test is not intended for use with individuals who are known to be diabetic or pregnant. SUMMARY It is estimated that 3.2 percent of the adult population in the U.S., between the ages of 20 and 74, suffers from undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus.1 Diagnosis often occurs after the onset of severe and often irreversible complications. The Chemcard™ Glucose Test is a highly effective test for use in glycemic screening and early identification of generally asymptomatic individuals, for abnormal blood glucose levels often associated with diabetes or other carbohydrate metabolic disorders. These individuals can then be referred for more definitive diagnostic testing, often before the onset of complications. Chemcard™ Glucose Test is a rapid, convenient, cost effective test system which is effective in screening for abnormal blood glucose concentrations. Each test card is a self contained assay that combines proven detection methods with a patented whole blood separator for unsurpassed convenience and simplicity. GLUCOSE OXIDASE • Never use a test beyond the expiration date specified on the test package. • The individual to be tested should fast for 6 to 12 hours before specimen collection. • The Chemcard™ Glucose Test is intended for use with fresh, capillary blood only. • The Chemcard™ Glucose Test is not intended for use to monitor diabetic patients. • Not recommended for use in children under the age of 2 years old. • Not recommended for use with patients known to be pregnant. PROCEDURE The individual to be tested must FAST for 6 to 12 hours before testing. No food or drink (other than water) should be consumed during the fasting period. CLEAN FINGERTIP area thoroughly using soap and warm water. Dry thoroughly. PRICK FINGER with lancet. Discard the first drop of blood by wiping on clean dry tissue. Squeeze finger to obtain a LARGE DROP of blood, enough to hang down from the fingertip. PRINCIPLE The Chemcard™ Glucose Test is a disposable device which uses a unique blood cell separator coupled with a dry phase enzymatic chemistry to provide a semi-quantitative measurement of fasting blood glucose concentration, from a single, unmeasured drop of fingerstick blood. The separator removes cellular constituents from the specimen and delivers a volumetric sample of plasma to the detection chemistry. Results are visually interpreted by comparing the color change in the reagent pad with an integral color standard. The glucose detection method is based on that described by 2 Keston, Comer 3 and Free4 but uses tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) in the chromogenic complex as follows: d-glucose + O2 + H2O PRECAUTIONS • For in vitro diagnostic use only. PLACE BLOOD ON TEST AREA: Gently bring the lower part of the blood drop into contact with the test area. Verify that “Control Dot A” changes color (if not, add another drop of blood). START TIMER. After 3 MINUTES, PEEL OFF THE “TAB” to remove the top layer of the test card and discard. COMPARE COLOR of 30 seconds the “Test Area” with the color in the adjacent windows by sliding inner card up and down. Find the closest matching color within 30 seconds. Note: The “Test Area” will begin to fade within 3–5 minutes. TURN THE TEST CARD OVER. The plasma glucose concentration appears in the windows on the back side in both mg/dl and mmol/l. COMPOSITION Glucose Oxidase (1.1.3.4) Peroxidase (1.11.1.7) pH Buffers Tetramethylbenzidine Non-reactive ingredients STORAGE AND STABILITY Chemcard™ Glucose Tests should be stored at room temperature, not to exceed 86°F (30°C). Refrigeration is not required. Test cards may be used until the expiration date appearing on each package. Any packages that appear to have a broken seal should not be used for testing. Once the foil package is opened, the test should be used immediately. MATERIALS PROVIDED Each individual test package contains a single test card along with a sterile lancet. MATERIALS NEEDED

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RESULTS Semi-quantitative plasma glucose concentration values are obtained by visual comparison of the reagent pad with the sliding color chart, then turning the test card over and reading the glucose level from the windows on the back. A reagent pad which appears lighter than the 50 mg/dl color block should be interpreted as being less than 50 mg/dl (2.8 mmol/l). A reagent pad which appears darker than the 150+ color block should be interpreted as being higher than 150 mg/dl (8.3 mmol/l). Chemcard results of 50 mg/dl (2.8 mmol/l) or less are considered abnormally low. Chemcard results of 125...

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