Beurer BGL60 mg/dL
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EMC
This unit complies with European standards EN 61326 and EN 60601-1-2 and is
subject to special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility. Note that
portable and mobile RF communication equipment can affect this unit. Further
details can be requested by contacting the customer service address provided
below.
Note regarding function of test strips
The test strips enable a quantitative measurement of the glucose content of capil-
lary whole blood. When the slit for collecting blood comes into contact with a drop
of blood, it fills automatically through simple capillary action. The blood is sucked
into the absorbing slit of the test strip and the measuring device measures the
sugar level of the blood.
The test is based on the measurement of an electric current caused by a chemi-
cal reaction between the glucose and the test strip reagent. The measuring de-
vice analyses this current. The flow of current depends on the glucose content of
the blood sample. The results are shown in the display of the measuring device.
Only a small quantity of blood is required (0.5 microlitres) and the measurement
takes approx. six seconds. The strips can detect blood sugar levels in the range
20 to 600 mg/dL.
Chemical components of the test strip sensor
•
Glucose
oxidase
10%
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Electron shuttle 50%
•
Enzyme protection 8%
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Non-reactive components 32%
Note regarding function of the control solution
The control solution contains a fixed concentration of glucose that reacts with the
test strip. A test with the control solution is performed in the same way as a blood
test, but the control solution is used instead of blood. The measurement result
from the control solution must lie within the results range. This results range is
printed on every test strip container.