User manual TELEFUNKEN DPF 7903

[. . . ] 1 Performing a blood glucose test with a blood sample from the finger tip . 4 Comparing your test results with a laboratory result . 2 Special features of the TELEFUNKEN blood glucose monitor MediTouch . 12 Please fold out this page and leave it folded out for quickreference. [. . . ] Do not get any control solution on the top of the test strip. Press twice, “CtL” appears in the display. 2011 16:14 Uhr Seite 16 5 Operating Before you remove the test strip, check whether the result lies within the range indicated on the test strips container. When a sufficient amount of control solution has been absorbed by the reaction cell you will hear a beep. The monitor starts a countdown of approx. 5 seconds which is shown in the display. Once you have compared the test reading with the reading indicated on the test strip container, remove the test strip and throw it away. 3 Evaluating the control test result The permissible range for the control solution reading is indicated on the label of the test strip container. Your test result must lie within the range indicated. Make sure that you compare the test result with the correct range. If the control test result lies within the range indicated on the test strip container, then the monitor and the test strips are working accurately. 3 Instructions on how to use the blood glucose test strips (p. Wash your hands with soap and warm water. If you are out or travelling or the circumstances prevent you from washing your hands, you can also rub the area of skin you have chosen for the blood sample with a special cleansing pad. Open the lancing device by twisting the cap in a clockwise direction and then remove it. Insert the lancet all the way into the cup without twisting it in the lancing device. Twist off the protective cap of the lancet carefully, retain to aid disposal of the lancet after use. Replace the cap on the lancing device and tighten by turning it in an anti-clockwise direction (not too tight). Set the lancing device by extending it until it clicks into place. If it does not click, it is probably already in position from when you inserted the lancet. Do not lance your finger before the monitor and test strips are ready to use. 3 Using the AST cap It is generally recommended that a blood sample for a blood glucose test performed at home is taken from the finger tip. [. . . ] Lancing device • Clean the lancing device with a slightly damp cloth (with water and a mild detergent). Do not immerse it in water or other liquids and never allow water or other liquids to penetrate the inside of the lancing device. To disinfect the protective cap, soak it in 70 % - 75 % cleaning alcohol for 10 minutes once a week after cleaning. Leave the cap to dry thoroughly after disinfecting. [. . . ]