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PROCEDURE TO TEST CHOLESTEROL
3.b.1.
Sit down for one minute with the arm along the body. Massage the finger to
be pricked to increase the blood flow. After inserting the strip, for cholesterol
test, “F” (female) on the left and “M” (male) on the right will appear on the
display. Press the corresponding button “-” or “+” to select the gender. After
about two seconds, “A” (before meal) on the left and “P” (after meal) on the right
will appear on the display. Press the corresponding button “-” or “+” to select
the nutritional state. The selected letter will be shown for two seconds on the
display. After that, the blinking drop will appear on the display, indicating that
the meter is ready to receive the blood. Execute the puncture of the finger by
using the lancing device and a sterile lancet. Remove the first drop with a sterile
gauze and gently press the finger to obtain the second drop. Apply the blood on
the white circular area of the strip coming out from the meter. Wait until moving
segments will appear on the display and until to hear an acoustic signal (“beep”).
