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Performing a Test
Always ...
... operate the meter only within the acceptable temperature range. This range is test
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dependent (refer also to the insert of the respective test strip):
– For cholesterol 18-35 °C
– For glucose 18-35 °C
– For triglycerides: 18-30 °C
– For lactate 15-35 °C
... place the meter on a level surface or hold it steady in your hand.
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... make sure that all display elements are displayed during the display test.
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... read the test strip inserts.
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... keep the test strip guide and housing clean (see description starting page 71).
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Never ...
... touch or remove the test strip during actual measurement (although this is possible
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before starting the measurement when blood is applied outside the meter).
... delay starting the measurement after blood application.
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... subject the meter to sudden movements during a measurement.
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... store the meter and strips at extreme temperatures (see Product Specifications on
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page 79 and test strip inserts).
... store the meter and test strips under humid or damp conditions without suitable pro-
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tection (see Product Specifications on page 79 and test strip inserts).
WARNING
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Accuracy/precision of measured results
Failure to comply with the above may lead to inaccurate results. An
incorrect result may lead to an error in diagnosis, therefore posing
danger to the patient.