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5. Match Code in Display to Code on Test Strip vial being
used. If Codes do not match, see
Coding
.
6. Drop Symbol appears in Display.
7. Lance fingertip or forearm. Allow drop to form.
8. With Test Strip still in Meter, touch edge
of Sample Tip to blood drop and allow
blood to be drawn into Strip. Remove
Test Strip Sample Tip from sample drop
immediately after the Meter beeps and
starts to countdown on Meter Display.
Caution!
Holding the Test Strip Sample Tip to the blood
sample too long after the Meter begins testing may
cause inaccurate results.
Note:
If Meter did not beep or begin countdown soon after
touching blood drop to Sample Tip, discard Test Strip.
Repeat test with new Test Strip and new blood drop. If
problem persists, see
Troubleshooting
.
9. After countdown, result is displayed with
date and time. Remove Test Strip and discard.
Result is stored in Memory. Meter turns off.
Note:
When using the meter for the first time,
check the unit of measure in the meter
Display after performing a control or blood test. Result
must display in the correct unit of measure (mg/dL).
If the result does not display in the correct unit of
measure,
DO NOT
use the meter and
DO NOT
use the
meter result to determine treatment.
10. Record result in log book.
Note:
Used Test Strips and lancets are considered
biohazardous. Dispose used Test Strips and lancets in
approved biohazard container.
