GlucoMen
®
LX - 38973 - 09/07
UK
GlucoMen
®
LX - 38973 - 09/07
appendix
limitations
The GlucoMen
®
LX Sensor test strips give accurate results when the following limitations are observed:
• The test strips should not be used to diagnose diabetes or to test newborns.
• Each test strip is for single use only. Do not reuse. Use a new sterile GlucoMen
®
LX Sensor Test Strip each
time you test.
• Your test strips are for personal use only.
dO nOT
share with others.
• Use only fresh capillary whole blood.
dO nOT US�e S�erUM Or plaS�Ma
.
• There is no effect on blood glucose values for altitudes up to 3000 meters (10000 feet ) above sea level.
• Refer to the User Manual for operating temperature range for the meter.
• Extremes in humidity (higher than 90% and lower than 10%) may affect results.
• The GlucoMen
®
LX Sensor test strips are calibrated against plasma.
• The anticoagulant sodium heparin may be used. EDTA is not recommended for use with GlucoMen
®
LX
Sensor test strips.
• Interferences from elevated levels of Acetaminophen, Tolazamide, Uric Acid, Bilirubin, Ephedrine, and
Methyldopa may affect results.
• Test results may be falsely low if the patient is severely dehydrated.
• Critically ill patients should not be tested with home blood glucose meters.
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S�pecifications
Test Measured
Blood Glucose
Glucose Methodology
Glucose oxidase biosensor
Glucose Test Results
mmol/L (Plasma values)
Sample type
Fresh Capillary Whole Blood
Glucose Test range
1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L
Length of Test
4 seconds
Test Strip volumes
0.3 μL
Battery Life (nominal)
1000 Tests
Low Battery Life
About 20 Tests
Data Output Port
Serial, USB
Operating Ranges: Temperature
5° to 45°C (41° to 113°F)
Operating Ranges: Humidity
10% to 90% relative humidity
Weight
75 g
Size
96 x 51 x 20 mm
Meter data storage
400 Results
Chemistry Measurement
Glucose test imprecision
Refer to GlucoMen
®
LX Sensor insert
