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●Lipaemic samples, such as those with cholesterol up to 500 mg/dL or triglycerides up to 3000
mg/dL, have not been tested and are not recommended for testing with the
EasyTouch
®
GCU
System.
●
Hematocrit levels, that is, the percentage of red blood cells in your blood, below 30% and
higher than 55% was found to cause a higher or lower reading, respectively. No significant
effect on the reading was found for hematocrit in blood samples between 30% and 55%.
●The monitoring system will not work properly at altitudes greater than 8,000 feet (2,438
meters) above sea level.
●The system is designed to use at temperatures between 14°C and 40°C (57.2°F and
104°F) and between 20 and 85% relative humidity. If you use the system outside the
proposed conditions, it can give false results.
●Be sure to store the test strips between 4°C and 30°C (40°F and 86°F) and avoid
direct sunlight.
●Be sure to follow your local regulations for proper disposal of used test strips and
lancets.
●Do not use this meter in a dry environment, especially if synthetic materials are
present. Synthetic clothes, carpets, etc., may cause damaging static discharges in a
dry environment.
●Do not use this meter near cellular or cordless telephones, walkie talkies, garage
door openers, radio transmitters, or other electrical or electronical equipment that are
sources of electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the proper operation
of the meter.