Applying blood and reading results:
Applying the sample:
1. Apply the sample to the test strip
- You can apply blood to either side of the test strip.
- Apply your sample to the opening of the channel.
- Be sure to apply your sample immediately after you get a drop of blood.
- Holding the meter at a slight angle, guide the channel to the blood drop.
- When it touches your sample, the test strip wicks blood into the channel.
2. Wait for the channel to fill completely
- The blood drop will be drawn into the narrow channel. The channel should fill completely.
- The channel turns red and the meter will count down from 5 to 1.
- Blood should not be applied on the top of the test strip or to the top edge of the test strip.
- NOTE:
- Do Not smear or scrape the sample with the test strip.
- Do Not press the test strip too firmly against the puncture site or the channel may be blocked from filling properly.
- Do Not apply more blood to the test strip after you have moved the drop of blood away.
- Do Not move the test strip in the meter during a test or you may get an error message or the meter may turn off.
- Do Not remove the test strip until the result is displayed or the meter will turn off.
Viewing your result:
- Your result appears on the display, along with the unit of measure, and the date and time of the test. After your glucose result appears, the meter will also display a Range Indicator Arrow below your glucose result to indicate if your result is below, above or within your range limits. The arrow will point to the appropriate Range Indicator Colour Bar on the meter as a visual reminder.
- CAUTION:
- Do Not make immediate treatment decisions based on the Range Indicator feature. Treatment decisions should be based on the numerical result and healthcare professional recommendation and not solely on where your result falls within your range limits.
- WARNING:
- Confirm that the unit of measure mmol/L is displayed. If your display shows mg/dL rather than mmol/L, stop using the meter and contact Customer Care.
