Optium Xceed User Manual

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Fingertip sampling
Obtaining A Blood Drop
Use your lancing device to
obtain a blood drop.
Important: Blood ß-Ketone
electr
odes have not been
evaluated for alter
native site
monitoring.
Use only
fingertip blood samples for
blood ß-Ketone monitoring.
Recommendations for
Obtaining A Blood Drop
•Before you obtain a blood
sample from the fingertip,
make sure the sample site is
clean, dry, and warm. To
warm the sample site, wash it
in warm water or rub the skin
vigorously for a few seconds.
•Hang your arm down before
pricking your fingertip to help
blood flow.
•Avoid squeezing the fingertip.
•Apply the blood sample to the
electrode immediately.
Monitoring
Blood ß-Ketone
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Optium Xceed Specifications

General

Sample Size	0.6 microliters
Test Time	5 seconds
Battery Life	Approximately 1000 tests
Blood Sample	Capillary whole blood
Memory Capacity	450 results
Operating Temperature	10°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% RH
Power Source	2 x AAA batteries