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5. Running a test - Lipid/Glucose
Test Procedure
1.
Open the Measurement Chamber Flap and insert the lipid test strip into the ' Lipid Test Strip Slot ' of the Analyzer. Make sure it is fully inserted - you will
know when it is fully inserted as the meter will beep and the display will instruct you to close the Measurement Chamber Flap.
2.
Insert a glucose test strip into the ‘Glucose Test Strip Slot’ of the Analyzer.
Either lipid or glucose test strip can be inserted first.
3.
The icons for glucose and lipid parameters will be displayed together on the screen. You should test your glucose first.
When the ‘GLU’ icon flashes in Lipid/Glucose mode, you should not apply blood sample to the LIPID test strip.
- Glucose Testing -
4.
Obtain a blood sample using the lancet and lancing device.
5.
Hold your finger to the tip of the glucose test strip until the yellow window is completely filled with blood. Do not place the blood drop on top of the
glucose test strip.
6.
The blood will be drawn into the glucose test strip automatically. If the beeper is turned on, the Analyzer will beep to let you know the test is
beginning.
7.
When blood is applied to the glucose test strip, the screen counts down from 5 to 1 and your result appears on the display in 5 seconds.
8.
The LCD display will then switch to lipid test mode after 3 seconds.
- Lipid Testing -
9.
Open the Measurement Chamber Flap.
10.
Apply the blood directly from the pipette or capillary tube to the sample application area of the lipid test strip. Do not touch the application area.
11.
When sufficient blood has been added, the display will instruct you to close the Measurement Chamber Flap. You must close the flap within 20 seconds
or E-7 will appear. Once the flap is closed, the meter will start counting down from 3 minutes.
12.
When the countdown reaches 0, your result appears on the screen. If using a lipid profile test strip, use the left and right arrows to view the results for
the different parameters.
13.
When the test is complete, pull out the used test strip and discard in a biohazardous waste container. The Analyzer shuts off automatically 3 seconds
after you remove the test strip.
If the auto print function is turned on, then the test result will be printed automatically after finishing the test.