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strip as shown in the picture. The required specimen volume is 15 µL or
one hanging drop from a capillary blood specimen, as indicated in the figure
below. The finger should be held in line with the strip instead of across at an
angle. The blood drop should cover the bottom of the specimen well entirely.
The specimen must be applied within 15 seconds after using the lancet.
Caution:
Do not touch the test strip, move the meter, or add more blood
during testing.
The specimen should cover the entire specimen well. A new
test with a new test strip should be run if an insufficient
specimen is applied.
Warning:
For a fingertip whole blood specimen, if the test needs to be
repeated, do not use the same puncture or puncture site. A new puncture
must be made for each test to avoid incorrect readings due to the presence
of partially clotted blood.
As soon as the meter detects the specimen has been applied, it will beep if
the sound is enabled and will display the following screen for about 8
seconds. This screen indicates that the specimen compartment optics cover
needs to be closed. If an insufficient specimen size is applied, the meter
will indicate that there is an insufficient specimen by displaying the
E5
error
code after 15 seconds. Do not open the optics cover until the test is
completed.
Correct application
Incorrect application
