Arkray Assure 530001, Reference Manual

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10
SECTION
B
Applying the Blood Sample
Step 3
Obtain a blood sample using a lancing device. Place the lancing device
against the sampling site in the direction of the arrow. The best puncture
sites are areas on the middle or ring fingers. Remove the device from
the finger.
Wait a few seconds for a blood drop to form. A minimum volume
of 0.5 microliter is needed to fill the confirmation window.
Step 4
After the symbol appears on the screen, apply the blood sample to the
narrow end of the test strip until the meter beeps.
If the confirmation window is not filled in time because of abnormal
viscosity or insufficient volume, an Er4 message may appear.
It is recommended that the application of the blood sample to the test strip
be performed virtually vertical to the sample site as shown in the diagram.
NOTE
• The meter will switch off if the blood sample is not applied within 2 minutes of the symbol
appearing on the screen. If the meter turns off, remove the test strip, reinsert it, and start
from Step 2.
Step 5
The test result will appear after the meter counts down from 5 to 1. The result will be
automatically stored in the meter’s memory.
Step 6
Slide the ejector button on the right side of the meter to safely discard used
test strips in a disposable container.
If the test strip is removed, the meter will automatically turn off after
3 seconds.
Good
Sample
Insufficient
Sample
Approximate
Size
Turning On the Backlight
When the meter is on, pressing the backlight button powers on the
display backlight.
The backlight will turn off after 15 seconds or when you press the
backlight button again.