Lifescan SureStep blood glucose monitoring system - Manual (Page 68)

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MESSAGES
ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
3. The test strip was 3. Repeat the test with a new test
inserted more than strip. Insert it within 2 minutes
2 minutes after after applying blood.
applying blood, or
4. You may have a 4. Do a visual check of the color of
very high blood the confirmation dot versus the
glucose level, Color Chart on the test strip pack-
possibly exceeding age. A color that matches or is
500 mg/dL. darker than the 350 mg/dL color
on the chart indicates a high
blood glucose level. Follow the
treatment advice of your health-
care professional.
1. Not enough blood 1. Repeat the test with a
was applied to the new test strip. Apply a
test strip, or larger drop of blood to the
pink test square and verify
that the confirmation dot
on the back of the test strip
has turned completely blue.
Confirmation
Dot
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