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TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE
Small children (under the age of 10) and handicapped or invalid persons need to
be supervised when they use the equipment.
Preparing the Meter and Test Strip
Step 1
Prepare the usable test strip and lancet. Insert a test
strip with contact bars facing up into the strip port.
Push the strip gently until the meter beeps. The blood
symbol will appear indicating that the meter is ready to
test.
Step 2
The meter is ready for the blood sample.
In this mode, you may switch to control solution
mode by pressing “ ” button for 3 seconds, see
Control Solution Testing for more detailed information.
TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE
Applying Blood Sample
Step 3
Obtain a blood sample using a lancing device. Wait a few seconds for a
blood drop to form. A minimum volume of 0.5 micro liter is needed to do the
test. (actual size of 0.5 μl: ). Always use a fresh sample for the measurement.
Step 4
While the symbol is blinking, apply the blood sample to
the narrow edge of the test strip untill the meter beeps.
If the confirmation window is not filled in time because
of abnormal viscosity or insufficient volume, an error
message will appear.
NOTE!
The meter may switch off if the blood sample is not applied within
2 minutes of the “apply blood sample” screen. If the meter turns off, press “ “
button or remove and reinsert the un-used strip to turn on the meter.
