Beurer GL 40 (mmoL) - Manual (Page 35)

Beurer GL40 mmol/L 35
EMC
This unit complies with European standard EN 61326 and is subject to specific safety
precautions in terms of electromagnetic compatibility. Note that portable and mobile RF
communication equipment can affect this unit. Further details can be requested by con-
tacting the customer service address provided below.
Note regarding function of test strips
The test strips enable a quantitative measurement of the glucose content of capillary
whole blood. When the slit for collecting blood comes into contact with a drop of blood, it
fills automatically through simple capillary action. The blood is sucked into the absorbing
slit of the test strip and the measuring device measures the sugar level of the blood.
The test is based on the measurement of an electric current caused by a chemical reac-
tion between the glucose and the enzyme glucose oxidase (aspergillus niger) on the test
strip. During the reaction, a mediator transports electrons through the electrode surface,
thereby generating a current. The measuring device analyses this current. The flow of
current is proportional to the glucose content of the blood test. The results are shown in
the display of the measuring device. Only a small quantity of blood is required (0.6 micro-
litres) and the measurement takes approx. five seconds. The strips can detect blood su-
gar levels in the range 1.1 to 35 mmol/L.
Chemical components of the test strip sensor
• Glucose
oxidase ≥ 0.6 IU
• Electron shuttle ≥ 0.03 mg
• Non-reactive components ≥ 0.06 mg