Optium Xceed User Manual

Monitoring Blood
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Lancets and Lancing Device
•Lancets are for one-time use
only. Use a new lancet each
time you monitor.
•Discard your used lancet
properly. Put it in an empty
puncture-resistant container,
such as a plastic milk carton or
detergent bottle.
•Never share your lancing
device or lancet with
another person.
Applying the Blood Drop to
the Electrode
1
Touch the blood drop to
the purple area on the top
of the electrode. The blood
is drawn into the electrode.
Note: If the monitor shuts off
before you apply blood to the
electrode, remove the electrode
from the monitor and try again.
2
Continue to touch the
blood drop to the purple
area on the top of the
electrode until the monitor
begins the test. The monitor
begins the test when:
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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