A chart review was performed in the NICU to investigate the impact of switching from the LifeScan SureStep Flex to Nova StatStrip glucose meter.
Improved analytical performance of StatStrip was associated with better agreement and less bias against venous plasma glucose measurements.
StatStrip showed improved sensitivity for detection of critically low results in critically-ill neonates at risk of hypoglycemia.
Reduced frequency of testing in neonates using StatStrip was also observed, reflecting improved meter utilization in the NICU.