Arkray Assure PRISM MULTI, Reference Manual

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8
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 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.