Lifescan Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System manual If the following message, Remove the test

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If the following message

appears on the display, your drop of blood was too small, or smeared, or the test strip was not pushed all the way into the test strip holder. Repeat the test with a new test strip and enough blood to cover the entire test spot.

■Remove the test


strip from the				Front				Side
strip from the
meter and look
meter and look
at the test spot. It
should still have a
wet, shiny drop
wet, shiny drop
that completely
covers the test
spot. If the blood					(Correct)

sample has a dull, dry appearance, you may not have applied enough blood, or you may have smeared it.

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Contents Basic Page Page Important The OneTouch Basic System kit contains Table of Contents Testing Your Blood Page Page Introduction Precautions Limitations Infection Control Getting Started OneTouch Basic Blood GlucoseComplete OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Meter Basic MeterTest Strip HOLDER. The test strip OneTouch Basic, Profile, OneTouch II Test Strips Test StripImportant Test Strip Information OneTouch Normal Control Solution To practice the test procedure,Before Testing Setting Meter CodeCode the OneTouch Basic Meter in these three easy steps Press the On/Off Button Match the Code NumbersChecking the System Code the MeterChecking with the Check Strip How to do a check strip test Page Example Checking with Control Solution Do a control solution test Control solution test tipsSpot with the tip of the vial Important Control Solution Test Information How to do a control solution test Press On/Off Button. Insert Test StripSpot facing up Test strip in allApply Control Solution Control range You are ready to test your bloodControl solution results Meter malfunction Extremes in testing temperatures Testing Your Blood Abbreviated Test ProcedureDetailed Test Procedure TestGetting a Drop of Blood While the lancet is in the OneTouch Penlet Plus Sampler, twist off the proAdjust the puncture depth setting Cock the OneTouch Penlet Plus SamplerWash Your Hands Lance Your FingerRequired blood volume. Proceed with Remove the LancetYour blood glucose test Clockwise Always use caution when removing How to Test Your Blood Remove a test Strip from the vialReplace the vial Cap immediately Do not touch Test spot on Test strip. The testApply Blood Sample Be sure that you Touch only the tipDrop Blood to the testAccurate Results Seconds After the result is displayedResults will appear without time Date. See Special Messages Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip If the following message Remove the testStrip from Back Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results Take your meter with you to the labComparing the results ExamplePage Using the Meter Memory Entering the Memory ModeRecalling Test Results Setting Meter Options Entering and Using Set-Up ModeIf you want to change an option setting, use the C button Clock option is set to and when it is set to Clock Time and DateSetting the Time Setting the Date Beep Prompts Or press the M button to move to the next optionLanguage Time Format Date FormatUnit of Measure Decimal SeparatorExiting the Set-Up Mode Itself off after two minutes of no activitySolving Problems Test Procedure MessagesSolution test Button108 mg/dL Mmol/L100 mg/dL 80 mg/dL58 mg/dL Alternating with 58 mg/dLHi mg/dL Alternating withError Messages When this symbol is flashing, the batteries are too low BattryMeter was used in very bright light Test strip moved during Test New test strip Test strip was not insertedCorrectly New test strip 800 Error3 retest Not enough blood retest If appearing when you turn Was turned onYour meter on, your meter’s Test area may be dirtyRepeat the test with a Last test failed after the countdown started Message when the meter Meter requires a testStrip vial to operate Has not yet been codedKeep the test strip holder and test area clean see Taking Care Your MeterCleaning the Meter Doing a Daily CheckAppears on the display Remove the Test Strip Holder from the Meter Clean the Test Strip Holder Wash only the test strip holder withMay also be used. Do not apply full Careful not to scratch the test areaReplace the Test Strip Holder Replacing the Batteries Batteries should last aboutTo replace the batteries Remove the battery compartment DoorAgainst a hard surface References Remove the batteries and reinsert them as illustratedSpecifications Dimensions 4.3 2.6 Weight 4.1 ounces with batteriesAlkaline batteries 15-35CGuarantee Warranty Day Money-Back GuaranteeThree-Year Warranty Page Index OneTouch Penlet Plus Adjustable Blood Page Page Page USA