Accu-Chek ACTIVE User Manual

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Testing blood glucose
Testing blood glucose5
Please also consult the directions given at the end of
this Chapter in the section “Notes on blood glucose
testing”.
5.1 Preparing to test blood glucose
You need the following items to carry out the test:
your meter with the code chip inserted
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the pack of Accu-Chek Active test strips that
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belong to the code chip
a lancing device to collect blood
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a lancet for the lancing device
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1 Read the package insert which came with the
test strips.
2 Wash your hands with warm water and soap,
and dry them well before you start to perform
the test.
This helps remove any residues from the skin (e.g.
from food, drinks or skin cream) which can disturb
the test. This also stimulates blood ow and reduces
contamination of the puncture site.
3 Prepare your lancing device to collect blood.

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