Record result in your logbook.
When the test is done, pull out test strip. Dispose
test strip as per local guidelines. The meter shuts
off automatically when you remove the test
strip.
Refer to the GLUCOCARD™ X-METER user instruction manual
for further details.
Obtain a blood drop. Apply blood to the
end of the test strip. Capillary action will
pull the blood into the strip. The meter will
beep when it detects that blood has been
applied. The meter will begin to count down.
Do not add blood on top of the test strip, as
you may receive an inaccurate result.
Important: Ensure that enough blood is applied to ll the check
window and it turns red. When the check window is lled with
blood and a beep sounds, remove the tip of the test strip from your
nger. If there is not enough blood, “E-7” or “Lo” will be displayed.
The beep will sound again. The
Apply Blood symbol and the
code number (F-2, F-3, or F-4) will
alternate on the screen. Verify
that the code number on the
screen matches the code
number printed on the bottle.
GLUCOCARD™ X-METER Quick Reference Guide
Step 4
Step 5
Results will be shown in units of mg/dL.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The meter will count down, starting from “5”.
After 5 seconds, a beep sounds and the test
result and date/time are shown.
Verify that all
symbols appear
on the screen.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Remove lancet from lancing device. Dispose
used lancet according to local guidelines.
If it takes longer than
20 seconds to obtain a
blood sample and touch
the test strip to the blood
drop, repeat step 3.
PERFORMING A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST
P/N 7249-02
Rev 12/08
Battery Symbol
Battery power is too low for testing. Replace
batteries immediately. Results may not be
accurate when testing with low battery symbol on.
Thermometer Symbol
The meter temperature is outside
acceptable range of 50˚F-104˚F (10˚C-40˚C).
Allow the meter and test strips to warm up or
cool down slowly (20 minutes) until the
temperature warning symbol goes away.
Error Message E-2
The meter temperature is outside acceptable
range of 50˚F-104˚F (10˚C-40˚C). Allow the meter
and test strips to warm up or cool down slowly
(20 minutes) until the temperature warning
symbol goes away.
Error Message E-6
Test strip problem. Contact bars on test strip
may be dirty. Incorrect test strip used. Used test
strip has been inserted. Repeat test with new
test strip.
Error Message E-7
Not enough blood added to test strip or incorrect
blood application technique. Retest with new
test strip.
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If meter does not start after adding the rst
drop of blood, you may apply a second
drop within 10 seconds of the rst drop.
Discard strip if meter does not start to count
down after second drop is applied.