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The test pad must be completely covered with
blood, otherwise the results obtained may be
incorrect (i.e. too low). If too little blood is
applied, do not try to spread it or apply a second
drop as this may also produce incorrect results.
Repeat the measurement with a fresh test strip.
Close the flap immediately after applying the drop of
blood. The display now counts down in seconds to
0
.
During the last four seconds a series of beeps is heard
(one beep per second), followed by a longer beep at the
end of the measurement. The measured value (in
mg/dl
or
mmol/l
) appears on the display
●
A
. The result is
stored.
Accutrend
®
GC measures values only within certain
ranges:
glucose
20–600 mg/dl (1.1–33.3 mmol/l)
cholesterol 150–300 mg/dl (3.88–7.76 mmol/l).
If the value obtained is above these ranges the meter
displays
hi
(= high), if the value obtained is below
these ranges the meter displays
lo
(= low).
The meter also displays
lo
when too little blood is
applied, i.e. if the yellow test pad is not completely
covered with blood. If this message appears, you should
therefore turn the test strip over and check whether the
round window on the back is uniformly coloured. If it is
only partly coloured, the measurement must be repeat-
ed with a new test strip.
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