ApexBio GlucoSure Autocode User Manual

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Thank you for choosing the GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Monitoring System to
help you monitoring your blood sugar levels.
Your new GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Monitoring System is designed with con-
venience and accuracy in mind to make your life a little easier. All of the information
needed to use and maintain your new meter is included in this manual. Please read it care-
fully.
Your GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Monitoring System provides an easy and precise
way to measure blood glucose using fresh capillary whole blood taken from fingertips,
palm, or forearm. Testing is done outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). The test results
are plasma-calibrated for easy comparison to lab results. The GlucoSure Autocode Blood
Glucose Monitoring System is a portable battery operated meter intended for use as an aid
by persons with diabetes and by health care professionals to monitor glucose concentra-
tion in whole blood.
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
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ApexBio GlucoSure Autocode Specifications

General

Blood Sample	Capillary whole blood
Test Time	5 seconds
Battery	2 x AAA batteries
Battery Life	Approximately 1000 tests
Measuring Range	20-600 mg/dL
Operating Temperature	10 - 40°C (50 - 104°F)
Operating Humidity	10-90% RH
Hematocrit Range	30 - 55%
Sample Size	0.5 µL

Summary

Intended Use

Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit

The GlucoSure Autocode Meter

Details about the GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Meter device, including its ports and buttons.

The GlucoSure Autocode Meter Display Screen

Explains the various elements and symbols on the meter's display screen.

The GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Test Strip

Information about the specific test strips used with the GlucoSure Autocode meter.

Setting Up Your New System

Inserting or Changing the Battery

Instructions on how to insert or replace the battery in the GlucoSure Autocode meter.

Setting the Clock

Procedure for setting the date and time on the GlucoSure Autocode meter.

Setting the Alarm

Steps to configure and set alarms on the GlucoSure Autocode meter.

Turning ON/OFF Beep Sound

Guide to enable or disable the audible beep sound for meter operations.

Control Solution Testing

Performing a Control Solution Test

Steps for conducting a control solution test to verify meter performance.

Control Solution Trouble Shooting

Guidance for resolving issues when control solution tests are out of range.

Testing Your Blood Glucose

Preparing Your Lancing Device

Instructions on how to prepare and set up the lancing device for blood sampling.

Important Information on Alternate Site Testing (AST)

Guidance and precautions for performing blood glucose tests at alternate sites.

Performing a Blood Glucose Test

Step-by-step guide on how to perform a blood glucose test using the meter.

Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results

Responding to High or Low Readings

Instructions on how to respond to high or low blood glucose readings.

Viewing Stored Readings and Averages

Caring for the Meter

Cleaning the Meter

Instructions on how to clean the GlucoSure Autocode meter safely.

Storage and Precautions

Guidelines for storing the meter and general precautions for use.

Solving Problems

Product Warranty

Specifications

Symbols Used in this Manual

Supplies