Bayer HealthCare Blood Glucose Meter MODEL Ascensia Elite - Manual (Page 2)

Introduction
What it is:
The Ascensia E LITE ™ Diabetes Care System is a blood glucose monitoring
system. The system is made up of the Ascensia E LITE ™ Meter, Test Strip,
and Code Strip. For quality control of the system, the Ascensia E LITE ™
Check Strip and Normal, Low and High Controls are also available.
How it works:
The Ascensia E LITE blood glucose testing process is based on an electrode sensor
technology. Capillary action at the end of the Test Strip draws a small amount
of blood into the reaction chamber and a reading is displayed in 30 seconds.
No timing, wiping or blotting is required.
What is new and different:
Ascensia E LITE ™ Test Strips are calibrated to give plasma/serum equivalent
glucose results. Plasma/serum results are used by doctors and laboratories as
the most accurate method for reading blood glucose levels. The Ascensia E
LITE
System provides you with readings that correspond directly to those of your
doctor or clinic. Compare Ascensia E
LITE Test Strip results only to systems which
use a plasma/serum calibration.