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Errors/warnings Description and potential causes Solution
Battery error
The batteries are discharged or expired
or there is possible corrosion of the
battery contacts.
Change the batteries.
If the battery contacts are corroded,
please contact the Lactate Scout 4
service team.
Test result too low
The test result is below the test range of
the Lactate Scout 4;
Water used for washing may have
diluted the droplet at the puncture site.
Repeat the test with a new sensor.
Check the code configuration. Follow
theinstructions for performing the test.
Dry your hands well before collecting
the blood.
Use the test solution to perform a func-
tionality test. Please contact the Lac-
tate Scout 4 service team if there isan
error message.
Test result too high
The test result is above the test range
ofthe Lactate Scout 4
Perspiration on the skin containing a
significant proportion of lactate may
have been included in the blood droplet.
Repeat the test with a new sensor.
Check the code configuration. Follow
theinstructions for performing the test.
Carefully wash perspiration away from
the intended puncture site and dry your
hands well.