Lloyds Pharmacy LCM 1 User Manual Download Page 10

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CHOLESTEROL MONITOR

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CHOLESTEROL MONITOR

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CHOLESTEROL MONITOR

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CHOLESTEROL MONITOR

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3  Press the on|off button to confirm the year; then the month. The month will    
  flash on the display. Repeat the procedure - pressing the set button to change    
  and the on|off button to confirm at each stage, setting the month, day,  

 

  hour, minutes in sequence.

4   There is one Beep after the minutes are confirmed. The Monitor will automatically    

 return to the “InS” display (InS = Insert Strip).

Finger blood testing procedure

 

This method of home testing requires you to follow the instructions below in detail.     
If you have difficulty obtaining a reading in the first instance, do not worry, the more 

Using your Cholesterol Monitor

Before you start 

Summary of Contents for LCM 1

Page 1: ...Cholesterol Monitor User Manual Model No LCM 1...

Page 2: ...t number CE certification Manufacturer Read instructions Caution consult accompanying documents Storage temperature limitation Use by Authorised representative in the European Community Catalogue numb...

Page 3: ...9 Using your Cholesterol Monitor P 10 Reading your results P 13 Maintenance and cautions P 16 Test Strip information P 17 Specification P 18 Troubleshooting P 20 Questions and answers P 21 Further in...

Page 4: ...Disease and stroke There are two main types of cholesterol good HDL and bad LDL cholesterol This test measures total cholesterol both good and bad You will find everything you need to know about this...

Page 5: ...lood samples The Digital Cholesterol Monitor will not give accurate results for plasma or serum samples Some people with very high haematocrit levels can obtain falsely decreased test results Haematoc...

Page 6: ...s button to recall past test results See Recalling Test Results page 13 Beeper The Monitor will Beep as an alert Battery Compartment This compartment holds 2 x AAA batteries not included See page 9 on...

Page 7: ...40471 Encyclopedia Circle Fremont CA 94538 U S A Made in U S A E C REP Ltd Marlborough Riding Street Southport PR8 1EW England C 7 Set Button On Off Button Test Strip Platform Front LCD display Batter...

Page 8: ...S ARE SOLD SEPARATELY Free with first purchase DO NOT use the test strips beyond the expiry date DO NOT use test strips that have been damaged in any way e g bent or creased Ensure that the silver con...

Page 9: ...s Do not use rechargeable batteries Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used Batteries must be handled with care under adult supervision If batteries leak and come i...

Page 10: ...hange and the on off button to confirm at each stage setting the month day hour minutes in sequence 4 There is one Beep after the minutes are confirmed The Monitor will automatically return to the InS...

Page 11: ...sible Carefully but firmly insert the test strip The display will show CHO and an image of one blood drop Using the Lancets and getting a finger blood sample Wash your hands using warm and soapy water...

Page 12: ...e monitor to apply the blood You must ensure that you hold the large drop of blood to the strip for at least 3 5 seconds on the reaction area Do not smear the blood on the test strip or touch the reac...

Page 13: ...see M flash on the upper left hand side of the display release the button CHO will appear on the screen 2 After a few seconds the display will show the last test result reading including the date and...

Page 14: ...Total Cholesterol Classification Advice Action Less than 5 mmol L Desirable Re test in 3 months 5 to 8 mmol L Slightly raised Contact your local Lloydspharmacist who will be able to advise if you wou...

Page 15: ...le risk factors The Lloydspharmacy Digital Cholesterol Monitor requires at least 12 l microlitres of whole blood for cholesterol testing If not enough blood is used the unit will not start the count d...

Page 16: ...olesterol Monitor Do not expose the Digital Cholesterol Monitor to extreme temperatures or humid conditions for long periods of time Do not tamper or attempt to fix the Digital Cholesterol Monitor Do...

Page 17: ...ur test strip Store the test strips at a temperature between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F Avoid direct exposure to sunlight Test strips are usable up to the expiry date if they have not been opened Do...

Page 18: ...rating Humidity 20 80 relative humidity non condensing Power Supply 2 x AAA alkaline batteries not included Automatic Shut Off After two minutes Dimensions 107mm length x 64mm width x 28mm height appr...

Page 19: ...SA Following the same procedure as the Finger Blood Testing Procedure page 10 This time drop the Control Solution on the test strip instead of a blood sample Storage Conditions 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86...

Page 20: ...attery is low Insert new batteries symbol Displayed Message Description of Error Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Blank screen the count down does not begin Not enough blood used Remove the strip and r...

Page 21: ...n the reaction area or apply more than one drop Do not touch the reaction area with your finger Do not use test strips more than once Do not use test strips that have expired Q What is cholesterol A C...

Page 22: ...cholesterol does vary from day to day it is recommended that at least two results be averaged before someone is classified Q Will common foods alcohol or medications affect my result A Generally no Mo...

Page 23: ...to day and in response to several factors such as weight loss illness or stress Cholesterol is a risk factor that can be controlled Many studies show that cholesterol is a risk factor that may be lowe...

Page 24: ...No you can test yourself at any time so fasting is not necessary If you repeat the test try to do so under the same conditions For further information concerning advice on Cholesterol and its effects...

Page 25: ...25 Notes...

Page 26: ...Medical Devices Inc TM North Miami Beach FL 33162 PH USA 001 305 945 0011 www statdevices com Emergo Europe Molenstraat 15 2513 BH The Hague The Netherlands Single Use Only Lancets Manufacturer contac...

Page 27: ...ill replace the monitor with the equivalent equipment at their option Any attempted repair by unauthorised persons invalidates the warranty This does not affect your statutory rights The warranty poli...

Page 28: ...For use with Lloydspharmacy Cholesterol Test Strips Lancets Last Revised March 2010...

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