Accu-Chek Compact Plus - Manual (Page 5)

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ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072
Before You Start Testing
About the meter and test strips
• Carefully read and follow the instructions in the Owner’s Booklet and package inserts for the test strips and control
solutions. It is very important to follow the instructions in order to prevent a wrong result or improper treatment.
• Review the time and date set on your meter before you begin testing. Your system comes with a preset time and date
(Eastern Time). You may need to change the time to your time zone.
• Your new meter is designed and can be used for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples (for example, blood from
your fingertip or forearm). Use only ACCU-CHEK Compact test strips.
• Inspect the test drum container before using them for the first time. If you see any damage to the container cap or if
anything prevents the cap from closing properly, do not use the test drums. Contact the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care
Service Center. Damaged test strips can cause inaccurate results, which could lead to improper treatment.
• Although you always apply whole blood to the test strip, your system has been calibrated to deliver plasma-like values
for easier comparison to lab results.
• Do not use the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system for testing of arterial blood.
• The meter, test strips, and control solutions are only for use outside the body (in vitro). Do not eat the test strips.
Do not swallow or inject control solutions, or use control solutions for any purpose other than testing the
ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system.
• The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system has been found to be accurate at altitudes up to 10,150 feet.
• Refer to your test strip and control solution package inserts for additional health-related information.
• It is always a good idea to have a back-up testing method available. Failure to test could cause a delay in treatment
decisions and lead to a serious medical condition. Examples of back-up testing methods include a back-up meter or
testing by a lab. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other possible back-up methods.