Accu-Chek Performa Operator's Manual

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7. Make sure the code number on the meter display
matches the code number on the test strip
container.
8. Lance the side of the ngertip.
9. Using gentle pressure, massage from the palm to
the ngertip to encourage a blood drop to form.
A proper but nevertheless small blood drop
(approx. 0.6 μL) must form.
10. Immediately after the blood drop has formed,
touch the drop to the front edge of the yellow
window of the test strip (do not put blood on top
of the test strip).
11. The test strip draws up blood.
Note:
The test strip cannot properly draw up blood that has spread over the skin.

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)