Philippe Desmeules1, Johanne Ethier, Pierre Allard. 1. Department of Clinical Biochemistry, CHU Ste-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada. philippe.desmeules.hse@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Investigate the interference of Virox® disinfectant wipes containing hydrogen peroxide with Lifescan SureStep Flexx® glucose meter results. DESIGN AND METHODS: Glucose measurements of control and whole blood samples were performed before and after cleaning with Virox® wipes to reveal the kinetics of this interference. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: After a period where the error code 2(b) is given by the device, an overestimation period of glucose results is always present at all levels tested for a duration of hours. As this interference cannot be detected by the operator, hydrogen peroxide containing wipes for sanitizing of the glucose oxidase based glucose meter must be forbidden.
OBJECTIVES: Investigate the interference of Virox® disinfectant wipes containing hydrogen peroxide with Lifescan SureStep Flexx® glucose meter results. DESIGN AND METHODS: Glucose measurements of control and whole blood samples were performed before and after cleaning with Virox® wipes to reveal the kinetics of this interference. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: After a period where the error code 2(b) is given by the device, an overestimation period of glucose results is always present at all levels tested for a duration of hours. As this interference cannot be detected by the operator, hydrogen peroxide containing wipes for sanitizing of the glucose oxidase based glucose meter must be forbidden.