Accu-Chek ACTIVE User Manual

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Technical data
Technical data13
Meter type Accu-Chek Active (Model GC)
Catalogue no./Serial no. See type plate on the back of the meter
Test principle Determination of glucose in fresh capillary blood by reectance photometry.
If using other sample material, please refer to the package insert that came with
the Accu-Chek Active test strips.
Blood glucose concentrations may be tested in whole blood or plasma. Although
you always apply whole blood to the test strip, your meter displays blood
glucose results that relate either to whole blood or to plasma. To see whether
your blood glucose meter displays results relating to whole blood or to plasma,
see the package insert that came with your test strips. There you will also nd
information on how the system works, on the test principle and on reference
methods.

Accu-Chek ACTIVE Specifications

General

Measurement Range	10-600 mg/dL
Sample Size	1 - 2 μL
Test Time	5 seconds
Memory Capacity	500 results
Display Type	LCD
Automatic Coding	Yes
Blood Sample	Capillary whole blood
Dimensions	97.8 x 46.8 x 19.1 mm
Battery Type	1 x 3V lithium battery (type CR2032)
Battery Life	Approximately 1000 tests
Data Transfer	Via infrared (IR) to computer
Operating Conditions	8-42°C, 10-85% RH