140 Performing an emergency glucose test
Roche Diagnostics
cobas
®
pulse · Software version 01.03 · User Assistance · Publication version 1.0
r To perform an emergency glucose
test
1 In the Tests screen, tap the Emergency button.
2 CAUTION! Close the test strip container immediately
after removing the test strip.
When prompted, insert a test strip by doing the
following:
• Remove the test strip from the test strip container
and then close it.
• Insert the test strip into the test strip port as far as
it will go.
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The test strip port light color briefly turns blue
(test strip is recognized and checked), and then
turns white (instrument is ready for sample
application).
An audible signal is emitted.
f The instrument performs checks and notifies you
of any issues.
3 CAUTION! Apply the blood sample promptly.
Apply the blood sample to the front edge of the test
strip, and not on the top of the test strip.
Ensure that the test strip port is above or on the same
level as the blood sample.
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The time remaining in which to apply the blood
sample is shown on the screen. You have 180
seconds.
When sufficient sample has been applied, the test
strip port light color turns blue and an audible
signal is emitted.
f The test is processed and the Result screen is
displayed.
6 Non-routine operation