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5. Touch the blood sample to the sample tip at the end of the test strip. If the
audio option is turned on, the meter will also beep to indicate the measurement
has started. If you applied a drop of blood but do not see the starting of the
countdown, you may reapply a second drop of blood within 3 seconds.
DO NOT:
•
Apply sample to the front or back of the test strip.
•
Smear the blood drop onto the test strip.
•
Press your finger against the test strip.
6. The meter will count down from 9 to 1 and then display the blood
β
-ketone test
results. The meter will also beep to indicate that measurement is complete.
Then your blood
β
-ketone level will display on the screen, along with the unit
measurement, date, and time of the test. The test blood
β
-ketone results are
automatically stored in the memory.
If an error message appears on the display, refer to the
Troubleshooting
Guide
on page
62
. If a "HI" appears on the display, refer to "HI" messages
below.
7. Slide forward the strip ejector to discard the used test strip.
Note:
Dispose of blood samples and materials carefully. Treat all blood
samples as if they are infectious materials. Follow proper precautions and obey
all local rules when disposing of blood samples and materials.
