Lifescan Blood Glucose Monitor System manual Results

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COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY

The blood glucose test result you obtain from your meter may be different from your laboratory result due to normal variation. The two results should, however, be within 20% of each other.1 To make an accurate comparison between meter and laboratory results, follow the guidelines below.

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Before you go to the lab:

•Perform a control solution test to make sure the meter is working properly.

•It is best to fast for at least eight hours before doing comparison tests.

•Take your meter with you to the lab.

While at the lab:

•Make sure that the samples for both tests (the meter test and the lab test) are taken and tested within 15 minutes of each other.

•Wash your hands before obtaining a blood sample.

•Never use your meter with blood that has been collected in a grey-top test tube.

•Use fresh capillary blood only.

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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 Insert a Lancet in the Penlet II Automatic Blood Sampler Getting a Drop of BloodCock the Penlet II Sampler Lance Your Finger Wash Your HandsRemove 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 Automatic Shutoff Two minutes after last user action Test Time 15 secondsCalibration Plasma/Serum Operating RangesSet the Year Changing the DateSet the Day Set the Month Set the Hour Changing the TimeSet the Minutes Exit the Setting Mode Select mmol/L or mg/dLPage Test Page 1998 Visit the LifeScan website at