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The round test window must be completely covered
with blood, otherwise the results obtained may be
incorrect. This can lead to inappropriate treatment rec-
ommendations and thus endanger your health.
If other messages appear on the display, consult Sec-
tion 6.1 “Error messages” and follow the instructions
given there.
Open the flap and take out the test strip.
Always open the flap before removing the test strip so
as to avoid soiling the instrument. The meter switches
off automatically after about 1 minute if no button has
been pressed or the flap has not been opened during
this time. If there is a test strip in the meter Accutrend
®
GC switches off after 2 minutes. The result is neverthe-
less stored.
For blood glucose measurements only: perform a
colour comparison to check plausibility.
a) Turn over the test strip
b) Compare the colour in the round window with the
colour scale on the label of the test strip container.
The colour in the round window must approximately
match the colour given for your result and the win-
dow must be uniformly coloured.
If the colours do not match, please carry out a per-
formance check (Section 5.1).
Too little blood applied – the
round window is not uni-
formly coloured. Repeat
measurement with a new
test strip and application of
a larger drop of blood.
Sufficient blood applied –
the round window is
uniformly coloured
Back of test strip
Incorrect
Correct
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