Prodigy Preferred - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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amandafrancoAug 1, 2025
Why is the control solution test out of range on my Prodigy Preferred Blood Glucose Meter?
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  Shirley MaldonadoAug 1, 2025
  Several factors can cause a control solution test to be out of range on your Prodigy Blood Glucose Meter: * An error occurred while performing the test. Read the instructions thoroughly and repeat the test. * The control solution bottle was not shaken well. Shake the control solution bottle vigorously and repeat the test. * The control solution has expired or is contaminated. Check the expiration date or the discard date of the control solution. * The control solution is too warm or too cold. The control solution, meter, and test strips should be at room temperature (68–77°F/20–25°C) before testing. * The test strip may be deteriorated. Repeat the test with a new test strip.
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Katherine PageAug 11, 2025
How to fix a Prodigy Blood Glucose Meter that doesn't display a message after inserting a test strip?
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  zbradleyAug 11, 2025
  If your Prodigy Blood Glucose Meter doesn't show a message after inserting the test strip, consider these potential causes: * The battery may be exhausted, replace the battery. * The battery may be incorrectly installed, check that the battery is installed correctly. * The test strip may be inserted upside down or incompletely, insert the test strip correctly with the bar end entering into the test strip first.
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kellyramosAug 21, 2025
What to do if the Prodigy Blood Glucose Meter test does not start after applying the sample?
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  Lisa WoodsAug 21, 2025
  If the test doesn't start after you apply your sample to the Prodigy Blood Glucose Meter, here are a few things to consider: * Ensure you are using a sufficient blood sample and repeat the test with a new test strip. * The test strip may be defective, so try a new one. * Make sure to apply the sample when the flashing symbol appears on the display. If none of these steps work, it might indicate a meter malfunction.

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Important Health-Related Information

About Alternate Site Testing (AST)

Introduction to the Prodigy Preferred Meter

Intended Use

System intended for in vitro diagnostic use for testing blood glucose with fresh capillary whole blood.

Test Principle

Explains how the meter measures blood glucose using electrical current from test strips.

Contents of the Prodigy Preferred Meter

Setting Up the Prodigy Preferred Meter

Key Functions of the Meter

Identifies key components like Test Slot, LCD Display, Main Button, Set Button, and Data Port.

Meter Display

Key Functions of the Test Strip

Important Test Strip Information

Set-Up Steps

Control Solution Testing

About Prodigy Control Solution

Explains Prodigy control solution is a red liquid that reacts with test strips to produce a test result.

Why Perform A Control Solution Test?

To ensure meter/strips work properly and to practice testing without using own blood.

Important Control Solution Test Information

Performing a Control Solution Test

Blood Glucose Testing

Preparing the Lancing Device

Details steps for assembling and setting the lancing device for blood sampling.

Getting a Blood Sample

Instructions on washing hands and selecting/lancing a puncture site for blood samples.

Performing a Blood Glucose Test

Using the Meter Memory

Viewing Results on a Personal Computer

Caring for Your Prodigy Preferred Meter

Maintenance

General advice on keeping the meter clean and storing it properly to prevent damage.

Battery

Explains how the meter indicates low battery power and the messages displayed.

Battery Replacement

System Troubleshooting

Special Messages

Explains special messages like "Lo" and "HI" and their meanings.

Error Messages

Lists common error codes (E-b, E-U, E-E) and their descriptions and actions.

Troubleshooting Guide

Provides probable causes and actions for meter not displaying messages or test not starting.

Control Solution Test Out of Range

Lists probable causes and actions when control solution tests yield out-of-range results.

Information about Your Prodigy Preferred Meter

Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results

Guidelines for comparing meter test results with laboratory results for accuracy.

Specifications

Performance Characteristics

Expected Test Results

Accuracy of Meter Measurements

Symbols Information

Prodigy Preferred Specifications

General

Test Time	6 seconds
Memory	120 test results with date and time
Battery	One 3-volt lithium battery CR2032
Measuring Range	20-600 mg/dL
Operating Conditions	50-104°F (10-40°C), 10-90% RH
Storage Conditions	10-90% relative humidity
Blood Sample Size	0.6 microliters
Sample Size	0.6 microliters

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