Applying Blood To The Test Strip - Prodigy VOICE El Manual Del Propietario

PRODIGY Voice® Blood Glucose Meter

Applying Blood to the Test Strip

STEP 1: Insert the Test Strip
Insert a test strip with the contact bars
end entering into the test strip slot first.
Push the test strip as far as it will go
without bending it. The meter turns on
automatically. See Figure 32.
Voice speaks: "Thank you for
using Prodigy Voice
date November 18, 2013. The
time 10:08 am. Please apply
blood to the test strip."
STEP 2: Apply Blood Sample
When the meter shows the " " symbol,
apply blood to the opening of the
absorbent channel of the test strip
where it meets the narrow channel.
Blood will be drawn into the test strip.
See Figure 33.
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Figure 32
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Important: If you do not apply a blood
sample within three (3) minutes, the meter will
automatically turn off. You must remove the
test strip and re-insert it again to turn on the
meter and restart the test procedure.
The test strip confirmation window should
be completely filled before the meter begins
to count down. The meter will beep when the
confirmation window is full.
If the confirmation window is not full, "L-b" is
displayed. You will have to use a new test strip.
Voice speaks: "Now testing."
Caution: DO NOT:
• Smear or scrape the blood onto the test
strip.
• Apply blood to the test strip when the test
strip is not in the meter.
• Put blood or foreign objects into the test
strip slot.
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