Accu-Chek 98/79/EC manual Marking a Result with a Flag, Asterisk

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Marking a Result with a Flag, Asterisk ( )

This feature allows you to perform a test and mark the result with a flag (asterisk) to be stored in memory. Each result flagged with the asterisk will have special meaning only to you. For your healthcare professional, you should record the meaning along with your reading in your Record Book or Diary. An example includes using the asterisk to mark a result taken immediately after a meal.

To mark a result with a flag (asterisk):

1. Perform blood glucose test and obtain result.

or

2.While the strip is still in the meter, press and release the right or left arrow button. An asterisk will appear on the lower right corner of the screen.

3.Remove the strip from the meter, turn the meter OFF, or the meter will automatically turn off 5 seconds after removing the strip. The result will be stored automatically with the asterisk in memory.

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Contents Page Page Welcome Page Contents Quick Reference Display Guide About the Accu-ChekSensor Meter About the Accu-Chek Sensor Meter Special Features About the Accu-ChekSensor Comfort Test Strip Inserting the Battery Battery Symbol on the Display Time and date are setBattery must be replaced to continue testing Does the beeper have to be turned on? Setting the Beeper, Time, Date, Year, and Hypo FlagTurning the Beeper On or Off Proceeding toPress and release the right or left arrow button Setting the Time, Date and Year Page Setting the Hypo Flag Coding/Calibrating Your Meter 731 Gathering Supplies TestingTo begin testing, you will need the following items Performing a Test731 Blood will be drawn What if I still see yellow on the test strip?Blood glucose result is displayed in mg/dL or mmol/L Your Test Results on Marking a Result with a Flag, Asterisk Understanding Your Test Results Do’s and Don’ts Store strips outside original vial Use expired test stripsProper Test Strip Appearance Using Memory To recall results and averages stored in memoryPage Quality Control Checks What are quality control checks?To do a quality control check, you need Accu-ChekSensor Comfort Test StripsPerforming a Quality Control Check Check that the codeGently squeeze the bottle to form one small drop Example of an acceptable Level 1 control resultRemove test strip from meter and discard Understanding Control Results Display Check CleaningCaring For Your Meter Storage and Handling Page Transferring Data OFF and insert code key See Quick Reference Display GuideMeter needs to be coded Meter is ready to accept a test stripBlood glucose result appears on display see Memory Displays Page Display Messages Battery DisplaysBattery power is low Change battery soon Quality Control Check Displays Example of an unacceptable control result Test strip is damaged or Error MessagesYour blood sugar may be Extremely low, an incorrect Page Or cool the meter Technical Data Product Specifications Equivalent Power Supply2032 CR 2032, DL 2032 or Construction Hand held Protection ClassProduct Safety Information For in vitro diagnostic use Manufactured byWarranty and Service Instructions This warranty does not affect any statutory or other rightsSupplies and Accessories Index ViiiHI display Troubleshooting Any Questions Page 2003/06