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Measurement and storage conditions
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11 Measurement and storage conditions
The reliability of your meter and finger pricker as well as the accuracy of
your results is influenced by a number of factors. Pay close attention to
the following points.
A meter that has been dropped can produce false results.
11.1 Temperature range
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Without the batteries and without the test strip drum the meter
may be stored at between -25 °C and +70 °C.
앫 With the batteries and without the test strip drum the meter may
be stored at between -10 °C and +50 °C.
At temperatures above +50 °C the batteries could leak and
damage the meter.
At temperatures below -10 °C the batteries do not have
enough power to keep the internal clock functioning.
앫 With the batteries and with the test strip drum the meter may be
stored at between +2 °C and +30 °C.
앫 For blood glucose tests and performance checks the permitted
range is from +10 °C to +40 °C.
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