Accu-Chek Performa User Manual

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Chapter 2: Testing Your Blood Glucose
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
NOTE
• Set up the meter before you perform your first blood glucose test.
• Blood samples taken from the palm are equivalent to blood samples taken from the fingertip. For
detailed information on how to obtain blood from the palm, refer to the Alternative Site Testing (AST)
section, steps 4 and 5.
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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)