Accu-Chek Performa User Manual

10
Blood Glucose Tests
2
1
Before you perform your first blood glucose test, set up the meter correctly. You need the meter, a test strip,
a lancing device, and a lancet.
2
Prepare the lancing
device.
3
Check the use by date on
the test strip container.
Do not use test strips
past the use by date.
4
Insert the test strip into
the meter in the direction
of the arrows.
The meter turns on and
beeps.
5
When the blood drop
symbol flashes, perform a
fingerstick with the
lancing device.
6
Gently squeeze your
finger to assist the blood
flow.
This helps you get a
blood drop.
7
Wash and dry your hands.
Touch the blood drop to the front edge of the yellow
window of the test strip.
Do not put blood on top of the test strip.
The meter beeps and
flashes when there is enough
blood in the test strip.
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Accu-Chek Performa Specifications

General

Sample Size	0.6 µL
Test Time	5 seconds
Meter Dimensions	94 x 52 x 21 mm
Measurement Range	0.6-33.3 mmol/L
Memory Capacity	500 results
Battery Type	1 x CR2032 lithium coin cell
Automatic Power Off	90 seconds after last user action
Operating Humidity	10 to 90% RH
Storage Conditions	10% to 90% RH
Meter Weight	59 g (with battery)