12
SECTION
B
PERFORMING A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST
CAUTION: To reduce the chance of infection
Before performing a blood glucose test, observe the following safety precautions:
• All components that come into contact with blood samples should be considered
to be biohazards capable of transmitting viral diseases between patients and
healthcare professionals.
• A new pair of clean gloves should be worn by the user before testing each patient.
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before putting on a new pair of gloves
and performing the next patient test.
• Use only an auto-disabling, single-use lancing device for each patient.
• The meter should be cleaned and disinfected after use on each patient.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow instructions may cause inaccurate results.
Step 1
Remove Assure® Platinum Test Strip from the bottle.
Immediately replace the bottle cap tightly.
Insert test strip as shown in the diagram.
Meter will turn on automatically.
Verify that all symbols appear on the screen.
NOTE:
If both PCS and
am
appear on the screen,
perform a control solution test.
The strip and flashing blood drop indicate the meter is ready for use.
Step 2
Obtain a blood sample. Touch the sample application tip
at the end of the strip to the blood drop on your finger,
using a 90º angle. Capillary action will pull the blood
into the strip.
Insert contact bars
into meter.
Sample Application Tip
Contact
Bars
NOTE:
Apply blood to test strip within 20
seconds of obtaining a blood sample. The meter
will start to count down when it detects that
blood has been applied. If meter does not start
after adding the first blood drop, remove the test
strip and test with a new test strip. Discard strip if
meter does not start to count down.
Enough
Blood
Not Enough
Blood
Too Much
Blood
IMPORTANT:
The minimum sample volume is
0.5 µL. Smaller samples may not start the meter
or can start the meter count down and provide an
E13 error message. Ensure blood completely fills
the reaction site.