Lifescan Blood Glucose Monitor System manual Comparing control solution results

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CAUTION:

If you continue to get control solution test results that fall outside of the range printed on the vial, the system may not be working properly. Do not use the system to test your blood if you continue to get test results that fall outside of the range. If you are unable to resolve the problem, call LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone

at UK: 0800 121200,

Republic of Ireland: 1800 535676.

Comparing control solution results

If test results fall outside the range printed on the test strip vial, repeat the test. Out- of-range results may be caused by one or more of the following:

•Error in performing the test.

•Failure to shake the control solution vial vigorously.

•Expired or contaminated control solu- tion.

•Control solution that is too warm or too cool.

•Failure to discard the first drop of con- trol solution.

•Improper coding of the meter.

•Test strip deterioration.

•Meter malfunction.

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Contents Owner’s Booklet Page Owner’s Booklet 5.8 Dear PocketScan System Owner Page Important Information Table of Contents Using the Meter Memory Viii Getting Started PocketScan Blood Glucose Meter Test Port PocketScan Test Strips Target AreaImportant Test Strip Information Checking the Display Coding the MeterEnter the Code Mode Match the Code NumbersCode the Meter Checking the System with PocketScan Control Solution Do a control solution test Important Control Solution Test Information Insert Test Strip Apply Control Solution Result Appears in 15 SecondsComparing control solution results At UK 0800 Republic of Ireland 1800Testing Your Blood Getting a Drop of Blood Insert a Lancet in the Penlet II Automatic Blood SamplerCock the Penlet II Sampler Wash Your Hands Lance Your FingerRemove the Lancet Step-by-Step Test Procedure Apply Sample Accurate Results in Just 15 SecondsSpecial Messages ExampleUsing the Meter Memory Recall Test Results Exit the Memory Mode Data DownloadingResults References Maintenance BatteriesSymbol appears on the display Display Messages and PROBLEM- Solving Guide Message What IT Means Result. At the end of the count Message What IT Means Message What IT Means Action That Blood Sample was Tests were performed within This period Select the appropriate unit of measurement Probable Cause What to do Test Time 15 seconds Calibration Plasma/SerumAutomatic Shutoff Two minutes after last user action Operating RangesChanging the Date Set the YearSet the Day Set the Month Changing the Time Set the HourSet the Minutes Exit the Setting Mode Select mmol/L or mg/dLPage Test Page 1998 Visit the LifeScan website at