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Blood Glucose Monitoring System QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Insert Test Strip
1. Insert test strip into meter by pushing the two
contact bars in firmly.
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Obtain Blood Sample and Apply Sample to Test Strip
1.Use a safety lancet 2. Hold the drop close to the edge of the 3. Do not smear blood onto the strip or try
to obtain a drop of blood. test strip and allow the sample to wick to place blood on top of the strip. When
You will only need 600 automatically into the test zone. the test zone is full, the meter will beep
nanoliters (0.6 microliter) and the display will start the countdown
for a test. from 10 seconds.
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Obtain Result and Discard Strip
1. After 10 seconds, the 2. Turn off the meter by removing the strip by hand or using
meter will beep, your blood the eject button. To eject the strip, hold the meter vertically
glucose result will be above a safe disposal bin with the strip pointing down and
displayed and stored press the eject button.
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CONTROL SOLUTION TESTING
Any time you open a new vial of test strips.
* Whenever you think the system is not working
properly.
* If the blood glucose test results differ from the
resident's symptoms, or when you think your
results are not accurate.
* |f you drop the meter.
* |f the vial of test strips has been left open for
an extended period of time.
1.Shake Normal Control Solution bottle well
before using.
2. Discard the first drop of Control Solution and
wipe off the dispenser tip to ensure a good
sample and an accurate result.
3. Insert a test strip into the
Microdot Xtra meter. Be sure the |
black contact bars go into the meter. |”
Push the strip firmly. Be sure it can
go no further.
4. Remove cap; invert bottle and
squeeze out one drop of control
solution. Apply the drop to the strip |
by bringing the meter and the strip
to the drop. Touch the drop with the top edge of
the test strip and wait until the test pad fills with
the solution. Results appear in 10 seconds.
5.Compare the results with the ranges of
expected results shown on the test strip vial.
(Low = Blue Cap, High = Red Cap)
6. You should obtain results within
the expected range printed on the
test strip vial. If this is not so, repeat
the test.
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NOTE: If the second test does not fall within the acceptable range,
repeat the test with a new bottle of control solution and test strips.
If the test result is still out of range, call Cambridge Sensor USA
customer service at 1.877.374.4062
7. Repeat steps 1-6 for High Control Solution
testing.
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Hi
The blood glucose level
is higher than 525 mg/dL.
The blood glucose level
is lower than 20 mg/dL.
Error message that
indicates that there is a
problem with the meter,
e.g., measurement error
(time out, overflow, offset)
or temperature out of
range.
Error message that
indicates that there may
be a problem with the
test strip, e.g, the test strip
may be damaged, moved,
or removed during testing,
or inserted improperly.
Error message could be
caused by a used or
damaged test strip.
Error message indicates
serial communications
error.
The battery sign appears
on the display with the
unit of measurement.The
power of the battery is
getting low.You can
complete about 50 more
tests from the time this
symbol first appears.
This message indicates very
high blood sugar. You should
recheck the blood glucose
level. If “Hi” again, follow
facility protocol.
This message indicates very
low blood sugar.You should
recheck the blood glucose
level. If “Lo" again, follow
facility protocol.
Review the instructions and
try again with a new test
strip. If the problem persists,
contact Customer Service.
Check the test strip for
damage. Retest as necessary.
Repeat the test. If the error
message appears again,
contact Customer Service.
Repeat the test with a new
strip. If the error message
appears again, contact
Customer Service.
If error persists, contact
Customer Service.
Test results will be accurate
but replace the battery as
soon as possible. Battery
type is CR2032 3 volt.
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