Accu-Chek Performa Operator's Manual

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Chapter 3: Control Testing for Healthcare Professionals
Introduction
Testing control solutions with known glucose levels establishes that the operator and the system are
performing acceptably. Control results must be within the dened acceptable ranges before valid patient
testing is allowed.
Testing Intervals
Follow your facility’s policy for control testing intervals.
Control testing should be performed:
The rst time before using the meter for patient •
testing
At intervals established by the facility•
When a new box of test strips is opened•
If the test strip container is left open •
If test strips were incorrectly stored•
If there is a question about a patient’s glucose •
result
To check the performance of the system•
If the meter was dropped•

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)