Instructions
- Insert the Battery Into the Back of the Meter. Be sure that the “+” is facing towards you.
- Set the Date and Time. To enter setup, hold down the round center button until 'Set' is displayed.
- Insert the Code Chip Into the Side of the Meter. This calibrates the meter to each batch of test strips.
- Prepare the Lancing Device. Twist open the lancing device at the gray line. Set the lancing device to level 6 by twisting the clear cap.
- Wash Your Hands Thoroughly. Use a Dishwashing Soap Such as Dawn®. Rinse with very warm water and dry well.
- Lance Your Finger. Pull back the gray endcap, press the clear tip firmly against your finger, and press the orange button.
- Obtain the Blood Drop. Squeeze your finger and wipe away the first drop of blood with a clean paper towel. Then squeeze your finger again to obtain a fresh LARGE drop of blood
- Insert the Test Strip. Confirm that the meter is off. Then insert an unused test strip to turn it on, touching only the green part of the strip.
- Apply Your Blood. Within ten seconds of obtaining a fresh drop of blood, apply it to the very bottom edge of the test strip, not the flat face of the strip. The strip will draw the blood in.
- The Result Will Be Displayed. The meter will count down for 10 seconds before displaying the test result.
Important
For Accurate Results, the Blood Droplet Must Be LARGE Enough To Fill the Window QUICKLY and COMPLETELY
Troubleshooting
- Remember That Uric Acid Values Naturally Fluctuate Throughout the Day. Factors Include: Food, Hydration, Physical Activity, and Body Temperature.
- If Your Test Results Don’t Match Your Laboratory Test: Be sure to perform both tests at the same physical location, within minutes of each other. Since body temperature can have a dramatic effect on your uric acid level, even walking to your car will affect uric acid readings.
- If Back-to-Back Test Results Are Not Consistent: It is Critical to perform both tests within a minute or two of each other and use SEPARATE puncture locations for each test.
- Expect that results may vary slightly from test to test. Readings that vary by 0.5 mg/dL or less are not significant.
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