Abbott FreeStyle Optium, User Manual

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The Apply Sample symbols   and    appear next, indicating the meter is ready for 
you to apply a sample to the test strip.

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Obtain a Blood Sample

Select a test site. Use the lancing device to obtain a blood sample. (See lancing 

device instructions for use for more information.)

Apply Blood to the Test Strip

Bring the blood drop to the white area at the end of the test strip. The blood is 

drawn into the test strip.

IMPORTANT:

If the countdown does not start, you may not 

have applied enough blood to the test strip. See test strip 

instructions for use for re-application instructions. If the 

countdown still does not start, remove the used strip and 

discard it correctly. Start a new test with a new test strip.

Hold the blood drop to the white area until the meter beeps (if sound is on) and
the status bar appears on the display. This indicates the test strip has obtained 

enough blood.

The countdown appears on the display as the meter checks your glucose level.

Note:

Do not 

remove the test strip from the meter or disturb the test strip during the 

countdown.

View the Result

The meter beeps (if sound is on) when the result appears on the display. The test is 

complete (example shown). The result is stored in memory or you can write it in a 

logbook. 

Turn Off the Meter

Use the opened foil packet to remove the used test strip. This turns off the meter. 

Discard the used test strip correctly.

Note:

 You can also press and hold

for at least 2 seconds to turn off the meter. The 

meter also turns off after 60 seconds of inactivity.

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