title: Stick testing: a cause for concern.
abstract: A questionnaire was sent to biochemistry laboratories in the NW Thames Region regarding stick testing and the use of reflectance meters for the measurement of blood glucose. Some disturbing facts were reported, particularly with regard to training of staff and the quality of results.
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D011786:Quality Control; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic