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QUALITY CONTROL TESTING

When Should the Control Solution Test be 

Performed?

 

● if it is mandatory following the local regulations in your country,
● if you suspect your meter or test strips are not working properly,
● if your blood glucose or ketone test results are not consistent with 

    how you feel, or if you think the results are not accurate,

● to practice the testing process, or
● if you have dropped or think you may have damaged your meter.

Test strips 

(c)

, control solutions 

(d)

, lancing device 

(e)

 or sterile

lancets 

(f)

 may not be included in the kit (please check the contents

on your product box). They can be purchased separately. Please
make sure you have those items needed for a test beforehand. 

Performing a Control Solution Test

To perform a control solution test, you will need: 

(b)

(c)

 and 

(d)

1. Insert the test strip to turn on your meter

Wait for the meter to display “ 

 ”, “   ”, and “

GLU

”, “

KETONE

” or 

CHOL

”.

2. Press M to mark this test as a control solution test (for the 

total cholesterol test)

With “QC” displayed, the meter will store your test result in memory 
under “QC”. If you press 

M

 again, the “QC” will disappear and this test 

1. 

Start with the meter switched off. Insert a test strip to turn on the

meter. The screen will display “ 

 ”, a flashing “   ”, "

Gen

" and 

CHOL

”.

2. 

Press 

M

 to switch between General and QC mode.

Summary of Contents for 2 Plus LS-946C

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Multi Functional Monitoring System LS 946C ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...screening of diseases The test for hematocrit HCT as part of the system is intended for use in the in vitro quantification of packed red blood cell volume fraction in capillary whole blood as an aid in monitoring the status of total volume of red blood cells The test reading of hematocrit HCT is used only to determine whether the blood test sample is within the acceptable range of the Multi Functi...

Page 4: ... of glucose β ketone total cholesterol in whole blood The glucose β ketone total cholesterol testing is based on the measurement of electrical current generated by the reaction of glucose β ketone total cholesterol with the reagent of the strip The meter measures the current calculates the glucose β ketone total cholesterol level and displays the result The strength of the current produced by the ...

Page 5: ...ns thoroughly and practice the test Carry out all the quality control checks as directed 7 Keep the device and testing equipment away from young children Small items such as the battery cover batteries test strips lancets and vial caps are choking hazards 8 Use of this instrument in a dry environment especially if synthetic materials are present synthetic clothing or carpets etc may cause damaging...

Page 6: ...ntrol Solution Test Be Performed 14 Performing a Control Solution Test 14 TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 16 Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing 16 Preparing the Puncture Site 16 Performing a Blood Test 17 METER MEMORY 19 Reviewing Test Results 19 Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 19 DOWNLOADING RESULTS ONTO A COMPUTER 20 MAINTENANCE 21 Battery 21 Caring for Your Meter 22 Caring for...

Page 7: ...7 SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 24 Result Readings 24 Error Messages 26 Troubleshooting 27 DETAILED INFORMATION 28 SYMBOL INFORMATION 29 SPECIFICATIONS 30 ...

Page 8: ...8 g a SET f l c d e b j k h i ...

Page 9: ...ing other substances will lead to incorrect results If you are experiencing symptoms that are inconsistent with your blood glucose β ketone or total cholesterol test results and you have followed all the instructions given in this owner s manual contact your healthcare professional We do not recommend using this product on severely hypotensive individuals or patients in shock Please consult your h...

Page 10: ... the meter on for testing Download test results with a strip port connection cable Display Screen Main Button M Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm Test Strip Ejector Eject the used strip by pushing up this button SET Button S inside the battery compartment Enter and confirm the meter settings Battery Compartment 1 2 3 5 4 6 ...

Page 11: ...r Cholesterol Symbol 15 14 16 17 13 12 14 13 12 11 1 15 3 7 2 4 5 6 10 ATTENTION The front side of test strip should face up when inserting test strip Test results may be wrong if the contact bar is not fully inserted into the test slot NOTE The LS 946C monitor should only be used with LS 946 Blood Glucose β ketone or Total Cholesterol Test Strips Using other test strips with this meter can produc...

Page 12: ...esired time format 12h or 24h Press S 3 Setting the time With the HOUR MINUTE flashing in sequence press M until the correct hour minute appears Press S 4 Setting the buzzer With the buzzer displays press M to switch between On and OFF Press S 5 Deleting the memory With dEL and a on the display press M and select no to keep the results in memory then press S to skip To delete all the results press...

Page 13: ... on the meter The screen will display a flashing Gen and KETONE For Total Cholesterol Testing The meter provides you with two modes for measuring General and QC You can switch between each mode by Congratulations You have completed all settings NOTE These parameters can ONLY be changed in the setting mode If the meter is idle for 3 minutes during the setting mode it will switch off automatically c...

Page 14: ... kit please check the contents on your product box They can be purchased separately Please make sure you have those items needed for a test beforehand Performing a Control Solution Test To perform a control solution test you will need b c and d 1 Insert the test strip to turn on your meter Wait for the meter to display and GLU KETONE or CHOL 2 Press M to mark this test as a control solution test f...

Page 15: ...CE Make sure to perform the control solution test in QC mode To avoid contaminating the control solution do not directly apply control solution onto a strip 4 Read and compare the result After counting down to 0 the control solution test result will appear on the display Compare this result with the range printed on your test strip vial and it should fall within this range If not please read the i...

Page 16: ...tion has a significant influence on the accuracy of the blood glucose β ketone or total cholesterol value obtained Blood from a site that has not been rubbed exhibits a measurably different glucose β ketone or total cholesterol concentration than blood from the finger If the puncture site was rubbed prior to blood extraction the difference is significantly reduced Please follow the suggestions bel...

Page 17: ...ze which is 1 0 microliter μL of volume for both the blood glucose and β ketone test 3 0 microliter μL of volume for the total cholesterol test Gently squeeze the punctured area to obtain another drop of blood Be careful NOT to smear the blood sample 4 Apply the sample k Gently apply the drop of blood to the absorbent hole of the test strip at a tilted angle Confirmation window should be completel...

Page 18: ...health care professional or the local customer service for assistance 5 Read your result The result of your blood glucose test with HCT levels or the result of your β ketone total cholesterol test will appear after the meter counts down to 0 The blood glucose result with HCT levels or the β ketone total cholesterol result will be stored in your memory automatically 6 Eject the used test strip i Ej...

Page 19: ...meter After the last test result press M again and the meter will switch off Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 1 Press and release M When appears on the display keep pressing M for 3 seconds until the flashing appears Release M and then your 7 day average result measured in general mode will appear on the display 2 Press M to review 14 21 28 60 and 90 day average results stored in each m...

Page 20: ...oftware System please visit LifeSmart s website mylifesmart net au 2 Connecting to a personal computer Connect the strip port cable to a cable port on your computer With the meter switched off connect the other end of the strip port cable to the meter data port PC will appear on the meter display indicating that the meter is in communication mode 3 Data transmission To transmit data follow the ins...

Page 21: ...the meter is turned off 1 Press the edge of the battery cover and lift it up to remove 2 Remove the old batteries and replace with two 1 5V AAA size alkaline batteries 3 Close the battery cover If the batteries are inserted correctly you will hear a beep afterwards NOTE Replacing the batteries does not affect the test results stored in the memory As with all small batteries these batteries should ...

Page 22: ...eter Disposal A used meter should be treated as contaminated and may carry a risk of infection during measurement The batteries in this used meter should be removed and the meter should be disposed in accordance with local regulations The meter falls outside the scope of the European Directive 2012 19 EU EC Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE Caring for Your Test Strips Sto...

Page 23: ...romptly see a doctor for help For further information please refer to the test strip package insert Important Control Solution Information Use only Our control solution with your meter Do not use the control solution beyond the expiry date or 3 months after first opening Write the opening date on the control solution vial and discard the remaining solution after 3 months It is recommended that the...

Page 24: ... Ketone Warning This is shown when your blood glucose result is equal to or higher than 13 3 mmol L 240 mg dL What to Do Check blood ketone if checking ketone is part of your diabetes management program 38 9 mmol L 700 mg dL MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS 0 1 mmol L 0 1 to 8 0 mmol L 8 0 mmol L for total cholesterol test MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS 2 5 mmol L 2 5 to 10 3 mmol L 10 3 mmol L Result Readings for gl...

Page 25: ...otal Cholesterol Expected Values Total Cholesterol mmol L Desirable 5 1 Borderline High 5 1 6 1 High 6 2 A healthcare professional will discuss values that are specifically appropriate for each patient At least two measurements of cholesterol in separate occasions should be made before a medical decision is made since a single reading may not be representative of a patient s usual cholesterol conc...

Page 26: ...sed test strip is inserted Repeat with a new test strip E t Appears when ambient temperature is above or below system operation range System operation range is 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Repeat the test after the meter and test strip are in the above temperature range E 0 E A E E Problem with the meter Repeat the test with a new test strip If the meter still does not work please contact the local ...

Page 27: ...strip Repeat the test with a new test strip Apply sample only when flashing appears on the display Please contact customer services Troubleshooting 3 If the control solution testing result is out of range POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Error in performing the test Control solution vial was poorly shaken Expired or contaminated control solution Control solution that is too warm or too cold Defective tes...

Page 28: ...d 1 5 mmol L this may indicate development of a problem that could require medical assistance Follow your healthcare professional s instructions If your β Ketone result is higher than 1 5 mmol L contact your healthcare professional promptly for advice and assistance You may be at risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis DKA Wiggam MI O Kane MJ Harper R Atkinson AB Hadden Dr Trimble ER Bell PM Trea...

Page 29: ...d must be returned to a collection point for recycling electric and electronic devices according to local laws If it contains batteries the batteries should be removed and disposed in accordance with locations for separate collection of spent batteries SYMBOL REFERENT Manufacturer CE mark Caution Humidity limitation CE mark RoHS compliance Catalogue number Batch code Serial number ...

Page 30: ...nt down Auto switch off after 3 minutes without action Temperature Warning Operating Condition 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F between 10 and 85 R H non condensing Meter Storage Transportation Conditions 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F between 10 and 93 R H non condensing Strip Storage Transportation Conditions 2 C to 30 C 35 6 F to 86 F and 10 to 85 R H for Blood Glucose β Ketone Total Cholesterol strips Me...

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Page 32: ...till send data via a Bluetooth dongle sold separately This can send your result data to your smartphone app via Bluetooth technology The smartphone app is free to download for both Android and iOS platforms Please search for Lifesmart Sugar CheQ for both iOS and Android The other advantage is our online cloud platform BodyLog365TM Your smartphone app can upload your results data automatically to B...

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