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IMM20-520 Rev. 2013-05-06
Lancet : Sae Han Med Corp.
973-16, Sungsuk-Dong, Ilsandong-Gu,
Goyang-City,
Gyeonggi-Do, Korea
Lancing Device : GMMC
Room No. 1112, Ace Tower 9th Bldg.,
345-30, Kasan-Dong, Kumchon-Ku,
Seoul, Korea
CUSTOMER CARE LINE: 01376 500 720
http://neondiagnostics.co.uk/
Dear GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose
Monitoring System Owner
Thank you for choosing the GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose
Monitoring System. This booklet has important information you need to know
about the GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
Please read it carefully.
We understand that self-testing of blood glucose level provides a way to control
your diabetes and may give you peace of mind by testing regularly. As a result
GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding was developed to provide you with a fast and
accurate reading with a convenient and simple process. Our goal at GLUCO-
LABTM Auto-coding is to provide the best quality healthcare products coupled
with superior customer service. Always consult with your healthcare profes-
sional before making any changes to your diabetes management. The GLU-
COLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Monitoring System is for in vitro diag-
nostic use only.
Important information
The GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended
for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use only). It should be used only for
testing blood glucose and only with fresh capillary whole blood samples. It
should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes.
Consult your physician or diabetic healthcare professional about daily man-
agement of your diabetes and proper use of the glucometer.
Please pay close attention when handling blood. Improper procedures may
cause serious hazards to your health.
The GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Monitoring System contains
small parts. Please keep your monitoring system out of reach of children.
Test Principle
The enzyme glucose oxidase on the blood glucose test strip reads specifically
with the blood glucose. The current generated is converted and displayed as
blood glucose value.
The GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Monitoring System is plasma-
calibrated to allow easy comparison of results with laboratory methods.
A blood glucose meter which is calibrated against a whole blood method may
have different results in comparison to GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding.
The laboratory system used for calibration of the GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding
Blood Glucose Monitoring System is YSI 2300 STAT plus which is equipped
with a glucose oxidase system.
Note
< Maintaining the GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose test meter >
1. Do not assemble or disassemble the blood glucose test meter.
2. Please keep in a dry place.
3. Please keep clean and dry.
4. Please do not store in the same place as toxic chemicals or gases.
5. Keep out of direct sunlight.
CAUTION
1. If the code of the blood glucose test meter and of the blood glucose
test strip vial does not match, you must set the code number.
2. If the code on the LCD window and on the blood glucose test vial
do not match, follow the coding procedure for accurate results.
The GLUCOLAB Auto-codingTM Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended
for in vitro diagnostic use only. GLUCOLAB Auto-codingTM Blood Glucose
Monitoring System is for self-testing.
It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for the testing of newborns.
The GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding was designed to test a blood glucose (sugar)
level and can be used with a capillary whole blood sample.
Do not use the GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Monitoring System for
any purpose other than blood glucose testing.
CAUTION : Before using any product, please read all instructions.
Consult your physician or diabetic healthcare professional about daily
management of your diabetes and proper use of the glucometer.
If you have any questions about the GLUCOLAB Auto-coding
TM
product, please contact Neon Diagnostics Ltd. Freephone patient
1. Learning the System
Intended use of Blood Glucose Test Meter
GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Monitoring System Kit Contents
GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Test Meter
GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Test Meter Display
GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Test Strip Information
2. Before Testing
Setting the blood glucose test meter
Auto-Coding Function
Performing a Glucose control solution test
3. Testing Your Blood Glucose
Testing Your Blood-Preparation
Collecting a Drop of Blood
Testing Procedure
Blood Glucose Test Strip Ejector Function
4. Reviewing Your Results
5. Alternate Site Testing
6. Performing a Blood Test using and Alternate Site
7. GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Test Meter Software
8. Taking Care of Your Blood Glucose Test Meter
Cleaning Your Blood Glucose Test Meter and Maintenance
Dispose of meter and batteries
9. Troubleshooting
10. Specifications
11. Conversion table mmol/L mg/dL
12. Symbol reference
13. Warranty
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Contents
Intended use of GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood
Glucose Test Meter
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helpline 0800 009 3378.
GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Monitoring
System KIT Contents
Your GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Monitoring System has
been sealed and should contain all of the parts shown above. Please
return the system to the place of purchase or contact your nearest GLU-
COLABTM Auto-coding representative if the container seals are broken or
parts are missing.
1. GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood
Glucose Test Meter
2. GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood
Glucose Test Strips
3. Lancing Device
4. Lancets
5. Operation Manual
6. Warranty Registration Card
7. Patient Logbook
8. Carrying Case
9. Two 3V Li-CR2032 Batteries
10. Control Solution Normal
GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Test Meter
INFM22A
BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST METER
BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST METER
For use with Blood Glucose Test Strip only
GL-5C13-1C0-03 Rev.2009-04
GL-5C13-1C1-03 Rev.2009-04
Bd. General Wahis 53
1030 Brussels, Belgium
Blood glucose test strip Port:
Insert the GLUCOLABTM Auto-
coding blood glucose test strip
here.
Blood glucose test strip ejector
Display Screen:
Displays your test results, sym-
bols and messages.
Function Button:
Powers the meter on/off, prompts
memory data and acts as an
enter button during setup and
after tests.
Up/Down Arrow Buttons:
Adjusts setting, scrolls through
memory
Serial Number
Battery Cover
CAUTION
1. Do not use GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose test meter in a dry
environment, especially if synthetic materials are present. Synthetic
clothes, carpets, etc., may cause damaging static discharges in a dry envi-
ronment.
2. Do not use GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose test meter near cellu-
lar or cordless telephones, walkie talkies, garage door openers, radio
transmitters, or other electrical or electrical equipment that are sources of
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the proper operation
of the blood glucose test meter.
Low Battery Warning Symbol
Strip Code Symbol
Blood drop symbol for test
Alarm Symbol
Before Having a Meal
After Having a Meal
After Sports Activity
After Taking Medication
Temperature / Date
Time / Test Result Amount
Test Result Unit Symbol
Control Solution Symbol
Average Test Result System
GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose
Test Meter Display
Use only GLUCOLABTM Auto-codingbrand blood glucose test strips with your
GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose test meter.
Apply Blood Target
Confirmation Window
Contact Bar
?
?
?
GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose
Test Strip Information
Storage and Handling Caution
1. Keep out of direct sunlight.
2. Store the GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Test Strip vials in a cool,
dry place between 2-30°C (36-86? ). Do not freeze.
3. Make a note of the discard date on the vial label when you first open it.
Discard remaining GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose test strips 3
months after first opening the vial.
4. Close the vial cap tightly immediately after removing a GLUCOLABTM Auto-
coding blood glucose test strip.
5. Do not use test strips after the expiration date printed on the package or vial
as this may cause inaccurate results.
6. Avoid getting dirt, food or water on the blood glucose test strip. Do not bend,
cut, or alter the GLUCOLABTM Auto-codingblood glucose test strip.
7. GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose test strips are for single use
only.
8. Keep the blood glucose test strip vial away from children.
9. Please refer to the user’s manual for GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glu-
cose test strip for additional information.
10. Discard the used blood glucose test strip carefully, to prevent any infection.
AVR
Troubleshooting Symbol
CHK
The GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose Test Meter has a vari-
ety of excellent functional modes; beep sound to alert when function is
set, date, time, five daily alarms, ability to designate activities related to
the test result, and the ability to designate three unique data averages.
Power On
Press for 3 seconds
at least.
Date / Time
After pressing and
releasing either ▲or ▼
buttons to set the date
and time, confirm each
with
.
≽
≽
≽
≽
≽
Year
After pressing and
releasing either ▲or ▼
buttons to set the year
(from 2007 to 2099),
confirm with
.
User Activity Option
After pressing and releas-
ing either ▲or ▼buttons
to turn the user Activity
option on/off, confirm with
.
Setting Your Blood Glucose Test Meter
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GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose
Test Strip Information
Limitations of Blood glucose measuring system :
The blood glucose test strips provide accurate results when the following conditions
are observed:
- Use the GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose test strips with the GLUCOLABTM
Auto-coding blood glucose test meter or GLUCOLABTM blood glucose test meter.
- Use fresh capillary whole blood only.
- Do not use neonate samples.
- The blood glucose test strips are for single use only. Do not reuse.
- Dehydration may lower test results.
- Inaccurate results may occur when in shock, hypotensive, hyperglycemic, or hyper-
osmolar state, with or without ketosis.
- Blood glucose test strips used above altitudes of 10,000 feet will have an effect on
test results.
Doctors - Please note the following interferences that may affect test results :
- GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding test strip results can be used with hematocrit levels in the
range of 20% to 60%.
If the hematocrit range is out of the range(20~60%), then the test results may be
lower or higher than actual value.
- Interferences : Acetaminophen, Uric and, Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), and other reduc-
ing substances when occurring in normal blood or normal therapeutic concentrations
do not significantly affect results. However, abnormally high concentrations may
cause inaccurately high results.
- Lipemic samples; Cholesterol up to 12.93mmol/L or triglyceride up to 33.9mmol/L do
not significantly affect the results. Values beyond these levels should be interpreted
with caution.
- Blood samples that contain a high concentration of dissolved oxygen may lower the
test result.
Performance Characteristics :
The performance of the blood glucose test strips has been evaluated in laboratory and
in clinical tests.
Measurement Range : The measurement range of the GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding
Blood glucose measuring system is 0.5 to 33.3 mmol/L.
Temperature unit
Press and release either
▲or ▼buttons to set ℉
or ℃. Enter button.
Number of days for
average
After pressing and releas-
ing either ▲or ▼buttons
to set the number of days
for average calculation (3
different possible), confirm
with .
≽
1. GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding has automatic
code recognition function.
2. It recognizes automatically the code num-
ber. This is a very convenient function pre-
venting the inconvenience of setting the
code number on the blood glucose test
meter every time.
CAUTION
1. Do not bend the blood glucose test strip to prevent the Automatic code recognition
failure.
2. If the code recognition label is damaged, the code recognition may fail. Please
check the code number on the LCD window with the code number on the blood
glucose test strip vial.
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Setting Your Blood Glucose Test Meter
Alarm on/off
After pressing and releas-
ing either ?
or ?
buttons
to turn the alarm on/off,
confirm with .
Alarm time
After pressing and releas-
ing either ?
or ?
buttons
to set the alarm hour and
minute, confirm with
.
Alarm
After programming the
number of desired alarms
(5 alarms possible), con-
firm with
.
CAUTION
1. **VERY IMPORTANT: Correct test unit.
Your GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose test meter is pre-set as mmol/L as test unit. An incorrect
test unit will lead to an incorrect test result display. Please consult your healthcare professional if you’re
not sure which test unit to use. Stored test results are displayed correctly after re-setting the test unit. See
also conversion table on page 39.
2. Without setting the date properly, the average glucose level and the results in memory will not show
proper values. It is recommended to set the blood glucose test meter before use and when new batteries
are installed.
3. It is not possible to test your blood glucose in the setting mode.
4. To turn the meter off during setup, press for at least 5 seconds.
• If your glucose control solution falls out of range, do not perform a glucose test, please
contact your local representative.
• The Glucose Control Solution range is not the recommended range for your blood
glucose level.
For example
If you use a normal glucose control solution, you must use the normal range printed on
the side of the blood glucose test strip vial.
1.9-3.6
4.4-6.7
14.2-19.2
Performing a Glucose Control Solution Test
• Results that fall outside the expected range may indicate:
•Test not performed at room temperature.
•An error in the way you are doing the test.
•Expired or contaminated glucose control solution.
•A problem with the blood glucose test meter.
•Glucose control solution that is too warm or cold.
•Failure to discard the first drop of glucose control solution and to wipe the bottle
tip clean.
•Failure to shake the glucose control solution adequately.
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Performing a Glucose Control Solution Test
1. Shake the glucose control solution before use.
2. Discard the 1st drop of glucose control solution, this will eliminate any residue.
3. Place a drop of glucose control solution on a clean dry surface (ex. The lid of the blood
glucose test strip vial).
4. Insert a blood glucose test strip
into the port and press the up
arrow. A glucose control solution
vial will appear on the bottom left
hand side of the screen, above
the date and time. This will allow
you to differentiate between a glu-
cose control solution test and an actual blood test for future reference.
5. Dip the blood glucose test strip into the glucose control solution.
6. Results appear in 5 seconds.
7. Compare the result to the range printed on the blood glucose test strip vial, the results
should fall within that range.
8. If your glucose control solution falls out of range, do not perform a glucose test, please
contact your local representative.
The glucose control solution should be used when there is suspicion that the blood glu-
cose test meter or the blood glucose test strips are not working properly. For example: if
strips have been exposed to extreme conditions or if you drop the blood glucose test
meter.
Check the expiration date before performing a glucose control solution test.
Do not used if expired. Once opened, solution expires after 3 months.
The Glucose control solution should be used
•Whenever you suspect the blood glucose test meter or blood glucose
test strip is not functioning properly.
•If your blood glucose test results are not consistent with your symptoms or if
you think they are not accurate.
•If you have dropped the blood glucose test meter.
•For quality control in the point of care usage.
•For teaching or learning the system.
Note: - GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding glucose control solution is sold separately.
- It is recommended that glucose control solution is stored at room temper-
ature 20~25℃(68∼77℉) before testing.
Collecting a Drop of Blood
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Testing Your Blood - Preparation
Before testing, be sure to read this section and blood glucose test strip package insert
found in the blood glucose test strip box carefully, Make sure you have all the necessary
items to begin testing:
• GLUCOLABTM Auto-codingblood
glucose test meter
• GLUCOLABTM Auto-codingblood
glucose test strip
• Lancing Device
• Sterile Lancets
CAUTION
To reduce risk of infection :
1. The lancing device and sterile lancets should NOT be shared with others.
2. Always use a new, sterile lancet and a new blood glucose test strip.
3. Practice using the Lancing Device and become accustomed with its use.
4. Lancets and blood glucose test strips are for single use only.
5. Wash your hands with warm, clean water and soap before testing.
6. Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt or debris on the lancets or on the lancing
device.
7. Dry your hands completely before testing.
The lancing device is a convenient medical tool for collecting capillary blood samples
for glucose monitoring or other tests which require one or two drops of blood. As a
more advanced lancing device, it provides ultimate safety and comfort for obtaining
blood samples. An adjustable tip offers 5 levels of skin penetration for individual
user’s comfort and a lancet ejector enables the safe disposal of the used lancet. As
an added bonus it also has a transparent tip for AST (Alternative Site Testing).
PRECAUTIONS
•Never use a lancet that has been used by someone else. This could lead to con-
tamination.
•If the lancing device is to be used by another person, the unit must be properly dis-
infected and a new tip and lancet must be used.
•Do not leave the lancet in the device after use.
•A new lancet must only be placed into the lancing device directly before testing.
•This device has many small parts and could be a choking hazard for children if
swallowed.
•In the case of hospital use, hospitals need to consult their own infection control pro-
tocols in order to avoid any contamination.
•Always dispose of the used lancet in a biohazard garbage container.
COMPONENTS
Clear Tip
Lancet Holder
Release Button
Ejection System
Sliding Barrel
Depth Indicator/Adjustable Tip
1. Unscrew the tip of the lanc-
ing device by turning it count-
er-clockwise while holding
the base firmly.
2. With two fingers, pull out
the lancet carrier and hold it
in place.
3. While holding the lancet
carrier, insert a new sterile
lancet into the bottom of
lancet carrier.
4. Twist the cap of the lancet
off.
5. Put the tip of the lancing
device back on and turn it
clockwise.
6. Hold the tip firmly in one
hand then pull out the slid-
ing barrel with the other
hand. This will load the
lancing device.
7. Place the lancing device in
place. Hold the firmly against
the side of the finger, with the
cap resting on the finger.
(The harder it is pressed the
deeper the puncture.) Press
the release button to take a
sample.
8. Unscrew the tip of the
lancing device by turning it
counter-clockwise.
9. Push the lancet ejector for-
ward with the thumb and
simultaneously pull out the
sliding barrel to dispose of
the used lancet in a proper
biohazard container.
Click
Collecting a Drop of Blood
Collecting a Drop of Blood
RECOMMENDED AVAILABLE LANCETS
Some general sterilized lancets are BD-Ultra Fine, Cleanlet Fine, E-Z Ject, G-P Lite, Microlet,
Monolet, One Touch, Soft Touch, Therasense, Ultra TLC and Unilet GP.
Please note: Some lesser known lancets may not work properly due to their dimensions. Please
contact your representative to make sure that you are using proper lancets.
USING THE CLEAR TIP (AST)
1. Place the clear tip in the skin at the chosen alternative site, press and hold the continuously for a
few seconds, then push the release button to take a sample.
2. Watch through the clear tip until a sufficient blood sample is taken. If there is not enough blood,
gently massage the area until a sufficient sample has been collected.
STORAGE
Products must be stored at room temperature protected from sunlight or moisture.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
Clean and wipe the outside of the lancing device a minimum of once a week with a soft cloth,
dampened with mild soap and water. Wash the adjustable tip and the clear tip once a week with
mild soap. Do not immerse in liquid.
WARRANTY
The lancing device has a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase. A malfunctioning device
should be returned to the following address:
GMMC
Room No. 1112, Ace Tower 9th Bldg., 345-30, Kasan-Dong, Kumchon-Ku, Seoul, South Korea
Tel : +82 2 2104 0470
Fax : +82 2 2104 0472
GMMC, S.L.
C/Jordi de S. Jordi 13, 6-23 46022 Valencia SPAIN
Tel : +34 963 691 484
Fax: +34 961 125 949
U.K. Distributor: Neon Diagnostics Ltd.
Untis 7&8, Swanbridge Industrial Park, Black Croft Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3YN
CUSTOMER CARE LINE: 01376 500 720
www.neondiagnostics.co.uk
Discard your Blood glucose test Lancet
Push the needle into its protective cover.
pull the lancet out and discard appropriately.
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•Place the top edge of the blood glucose test strip to the area you prepared for testing.
•The blood will automatically be “drawn” into the blood glucose test strip channel.
•When the chamber has enough blood, your blood glucose test meter will automatically
count down.
Incorrect
Testing Procedure
Caution
1. If the countdown does not start, do not add more blood to the blood glucose test
strip! Discard the blood glucose test strip an restart testing.
2. If you do not conduct the test within 3 minutes, the blood glucose test meter will auto-
matically power off to save battery life. In this case the test procedure should start
again from the beginning.
3. You may get an inaccurate result if the blood sample is not completely filled in a sin-
gle action.
Step 2
Applying Blood
Poorly filled
•GLUCOLAB
TM Auto-coding blood glucose test meter only requires
1.0㎕
㎕sample volume.
•Apply your blood to the glucose test strip and do not take off your finger
until you get the beep sound.The test will automatically start.
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Testing Procedure
•Firmly insert the blood glucose test strip into the blood glucose test
meter port with the “infopia” facing towards you.
•The blood glucose test meter automatically turns on displaying the code,
ambient temperature and the date and time.
•The GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding will automatically recognize the blood
glucose test strip code number and adjust the blood glucose test meter
accordingly.
•A blinking blood glucose test strip will appear at the top of the screen
indicating the blood glucose test meter is ready for testing.
Caution
1. If the code is not displayed after for a while, pull the blood glucose test strip out
of the port, and re-start the procedure from the beginning.
2. If the code on the LCD display window and on the test vial does not match, try
another new blood glucose test strip. If the mismatch persists, please contact
your local representative for help.
3. If the blood glucose test meter does not power on, pull the blood glucose test
strip out of the port, and re-insert the blood glucose test strip.
4. Avoid testing under direct sunlight, for a more accurate test result.
5. If you apply your blood sample too early, ERROR5 message will appear on
LCD ( refer to p35).
• For a more accurate test result avoid testing under direct sunlight.
Step 1
Note : Inserting the blood glucose test strip in the wrong direction will turn the
blood glucose test meter on, but you will be unable to test.
Incorrect
Correct
➞
➞
•If you selected to use the User Activity option dur-
ing set up, press ▲and ▼button to select the
activity that correlates with your result (refer to
p10), then press .
Testing Your Blood - Case of Setting User
Option
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Testing Procedure
Step 3
•After the beeping sound, the test will begin automatically and your results will
appear in 5 seconds. It should begin counting down from 5 to 1 second on
the LCD display window. The LCD window will display the result of your
blood glucose level, temperature and time.
•Record the result value in your logbook. When blood glucose test strip is
removed, the blood glucose test meter turns off automatically.
CAUTION
1. If the test result is out of the test range, the Hi/Lo message will be shown on
the LCD. (refer to p35)
2. Safely discard used blood glucose test strip and lancet, to a proper place,
according to the local regulation.
mmol/L
Reviewing Your Result
The GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose test meter stores up to 500 test
results in its built-in memory, along with the average sugar level for the number
of days which you had preset the blood glucose test meter to calculate. These
values can be recalled in the LCD display at any time.
•Check your previous result by pressing the arrow ▼button.
•Check your average data by pressing the arrow ▲button.
The third latest
The second latest
The latest
7day average
from the test date
14 day average
from the test date
21day average
from the test date
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Test Strip Ejector Function
1. Once the test is complete, slide the ejector button forward to remove the blood glu-
cose test strip from the blood glucose test meter.
2. Discard the used blood glucose test strip and lancet accordingly.
Press and Push forward
Eject your blood glucose test strip
CAUTION
1. If you push the ejector button too far forward, it may malfunction.
2. Strong impacts may result in a malfunction of the blood glucose
meter.
Average test result
Test Unit
Test result amount
Average test result days
Alternate Site Testing
Upper Arm
Forearm
Thigh
Calf
Dorsal Hand
Fingertips
Important Information About Using Alternative Sites Testing :
• Alternate sites where you can test are dorsal hand, ventral palm, upper
arm, forearm, calf, and thigh.
• Under certain conditions, blood glucose test results obtained using sam-
ples taken from your alternate sites may differ significantly from fingertip
samples
• The conditions in which these differences are more likely to occur are
when your blood glucose is changing rapidly such as following a meal, as
insulin dose, or associated with physical exercise.
• When blood glucose is changing rapidly, fingertip samples show these
changes more quickly than alternate sites samples.
• When your blood glucose is falling, testing with a fingertip sample may
identify a hypoglycemic (low blood glucose) level sooner than a test with a
alternate sites sample.
• Use alternate sites samples only for testing prior to or more than two hours
after meal, insulin doses, or physical exercise.
• Testing performed within two hours after meals, insulin doses, or physical
exercise or whenever you feel that your glucose levels may be changing
rapidly should be done from the fingertip.
• You should also use fingertip testing whenever you have a concern about
hypoglycemia (insulin reactions) such as when driving a car, particularly if
you suffer from hypoglycemic unawareness (lack of symptom to indicate
as insulin reaction), as forearm testing may fail to detect hypoglycemia.
Important :
We recommend that you test on your fingertips if you are testing for hypoglycemia
(low blood glucose) or if you are suffering from hypoglycemia unawareness.
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Performing a Blood Test Using and Alternate Site
Performing a Blood Test Using an Alternate Site To
ensure accurate results when lancing your forearm,
upper arm, hand, thigh, or calf, wash the test site with
soap and water.
Make sure there is no cream or lotion on the test
site.Thoroughly dry your hands and test site.
CAUTION
•To receive accurate test results, at least 1.0㎕minimum sample volume
is required.
Ventral Palm
Lance the test site with the lancing device:
1. Hold the clear cap down against the top of your
test site. Press the release button. Do not lift up.
2. Continue to hold the lancing device and gradually
increase pressure for several seconds.
3. While holding the lancing device on your test site,
look through the clear cap; until a drop of blood
appears approximate •size
4. Lift the lancing device straight up; be careful not
to smear the blood on your testing site.
5. Place the edge of the blood glucose test strip to
the drop of blood.
6. The blood will automatically draw into the chan-
nel of the blood glucose test strip.
You may get an inaccurate result if the blood
sample is not completely filled in a single
action.
To bring fresh blood to the surface of the test site, rub the test site vigor-
ously for a few seconds until you feel it getting warm.
Performing a Blood Test Using and Alternate Site
GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding Blood Glucose
Test Meter Software
You can transfer test results from the GLUCOLAB
TM Auto-coding
blood glucose test meter to a computer.
You can download the software from our web site.
(www.neondiagnostics.co.uk)
You can purchase the computer communication cable separately from
a local representative.
cable
[User]
[PC]
Cleaning Your Meter and Maintenance
Blood glucose test meter :
Your blood glucose test meter does not require special maintenance or clean-
ing. avoid getting dirt, dust, blood, glucose control solution, or liquids on the
blood glucose test meter, the test port, or data port. Your blood glucose test
meter operation temperature is 10~40℃(50∼104℉).
It is recommended that you store the blood glucose test meter in its carrying
case after each use.
A cloth dampened with water and mild detergent can be used to wipe down the
outside of the blood glucose test meter. Your GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood
glucose test meter is a precision instrument. Please handle it with care.
Lancing Device:
Clean the lancet device and caps with soap and tepid water. To disinfect the
lancet device, prepare a disinfectant solution of one part household bleach to 10
parts water. Dampen a cloth with this solution and wipe the lancet device thor-
oughly. Soak only the cap for at least 30 minutes in the disinfectant solution. Do
not soak the lancet device in liquid. Rinse the lance device and cap with water
and dry thoroughly.
•For detailed instructions concerning GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose
test strips, refer to the blood glucose test strip package insert found in the
blood glucose test strip box.
•Please store the GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose measuring system
in a cool, dry area, out of reach of children. Do not freeze. For a more accu-
rate test result avoid testing under direct sunlight.
•Do not soak the blood glucose test meter orblood glucose test strips in water
or liquid.
•Do not subject the meter or blood glucose test strips to excessive heat.
•Use your meter according to the instructions in the manual.
•If you need to purchase the lancing device, lancets or blood glucose test
strips, contact your local representative.
•Discard the used Lancets carefully, to prevent any infection.
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Replacing the Batteries
The low battery icon will appear in the upper left corner of the LCD screen to alert you
when the battery power is running low, indicating a new battery is needed.
Your GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose test meter uses only two 3V Lithium
batteries (CR2032), which are included. When replacing the batteries, only CR2032 or
equivalent lithium battery should be used.
After changing the batteries, please be sure to recheck your blood glucose test meter
settings.
Dispose of meter and batteries
Dispose of meter:
The meter must be disposed of according to the local regulations concerning the dis-
posal of electrical and electronic equipment.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment(WEEE) regulation implement provi-
sions of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2012/19/EU aimed to reducing
the amount of EEE waste going for final disposal.
The manufacturer, has specific instructions for the recovery of the meter.
Please contact your distributor.
Dispose of batteries :
Please recycle or dispose of used batteries using your local battery collection systems
and in compliance with your local environmental laws and regulations.
Batteries contain chemicals that, if released, may affect the environment and human
health. The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol indicates the need for the separate col-
lection for batteries.
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1. Check your meter with the glucose control solution (p16-17)
2. Perform your test again (p22 - 24)
3. If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glu-
cose test results, call your healthcare professional.
CAUTION
Remove both batteries from the compartment and dispose of them
according your institution's guidelines.
The following chart may help you identify certain problems, but may not solve all
problems that can occur. Please contact your local representative or customer
support if the problem persists.
Problem with the
blood glucose test
meter
Place the battery again, and set
the blood glucose test meter. If
the problem persists, please
contact your authorized repre-
sentative or customer support
Caused by either
used or wet blood
glucose test strip
Please insert a new blood glu-
cose test strip and perform
your test again
Problem with the
test strip
Please insert a new test strip
and apply the blood sample
until confirmation window is
completely filled.
Blood glucose test
strip is damaged
Please insert a new blood glu-
cose test strip and perform
your test again
Message
Problem
Action Required
Troubleshooting
Problem with the
Auto-coding label
Please insert a new test strip
and perform your test again.
If Er6 message persists,
please contact your local rep-
resentative. If blinks with
"SUN", avoid to the direct
sunlight and retest.
User applied the blood
sample before the
LCD display
was blinking
Please wait for the LCD to
display icon blinking before
applying your blood sample
The ambient tempera-
ture is too low
Place the blood glucose test
meter within the operating
temperature range for 10 min-
utes or more and retest.
The ambient tem-
perature is too high
Place the meter within the
operating temperature
range for 10 minutes or
more and retest.
The test result is lower
than 0.5 mmol/L
Check the accuracy of your
blood glucose test strip by
performing a glucose control
solution test. If the test results
in a normal reading, re-test
your blood sample two or
three times. If "Lo" persists,
consult your doctor immedi-
ately.
Message
Problem
Action Required
Battery is dead or there
is a problem with the
blood glucose test
meter
The blood glucose
test meter does not
power on
Test does not start
after applying blood
sample
The result is incon-
sistent
Poor blood sample
Please insert a new blood glu-
cose test strip and perform your
test again
There may be a problem
with the blood glucose
test strip
No readings in memo-
ry to display
Not enough readings in
memory to display des-
ignated averages
Please insert a new blood glu-
cose test strip and perform your
test again
Message
Problem
Action Required
The test result is higher than
33.3 mmol/L
Check the accuracy of your
blood glucose test strip by
performing a glucose control
solution test. If the test results
in a normal reading, re-test
your blood sample two or three
times. If "Hi" persists, consult
your doctor immediately.
Change the battery and if the
problem persist, contact your local
representative
(refer to the P.33)
Troubleshooting
Message
Problem
Action Required
Battery needs replacing.
For your free replacement
batteries, please contact
Neon Diagnostics Ltd.
Freephone Patient Helpline:
0800 009 3378
Low battery
Low battery symbol
appears in the
upper left corner of
the LCD screen
Battery needs replacing.
For your free replacement
batteries, please contact
Neon Diagnostics Ltd.
Freephone Patient Helpline:
0800 009 3378
Low battery
Low battery
warning symbol
and 3 digit code
Conversion table mmol/L
mg/d/L
mmol/L
mg/dL
mmol/L
mg/dL
mmol/L
mg/dL
3.3 3.9 4.0 4.4 4.7 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.1
60 70 72 80 85 90 100 108 110
0.55 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.0
10 18 27 36 40 45 50 54
6.7 7.0 7.2 7.5 7.8 8.0 8.3 8.9
120 126 130 135 140 145 150 160
9.0 9.4 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.1 12.0 12.5 13.9
162 170 180 190 196 200 216 225 250
14.4 15.0 16.0 16.6 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0
260 270 288 300 306 325 342 360
20.8 22.2 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.4 27.7 30.0 33.3
375 400 414 432 450 475 500 540 600
mmol/L
mg/dL
mmol/L
mg/dL
mmol/L
mg/dL
Specifications
Sample type
Sample volume
Test Range
Reading time
Calibration
Altitude
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Strip storage temperature
Display Type
Dimension
Weight
Power rating
Battery Life
PC communications port
Capillary whole blood
1.0ul
0.55 ~ 33.3 mmol/L
5 seconds
Plasma - Equivalent
≤3048m (10,000 feet )
10-40? (50-104? )
10-90%
2-30? (35.6-86? )
LCD
85 X 50.5 X 19.34 (mm)
49g ( Including Battery)
3 V Li Battery (CR2032) X 2
One year after purchasing
Communication is available to connect
computer with cable
Consult Instructions for use
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Used By
This product fulfills the requirements of Directive 98/79/EC
on in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Attention, See Instructions for use
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use
Batch code
Catalogue Number
Temperature limitation
Do not reuse
Serial number
Date of Manufacture
Manufacturer
Keep away from sunlight
Self-testing Used
Waste electrical and electronic equipment
Authorized representative in the European Community
Waste batteries and accumulators
Biohazard
Three - Year Warranty
If, at any time during the first three years after purchase the blood
glucose test meter does not work for any reason with the exception
of obvious abuse, misuse, or disastrous damage, NEON DIAGNOS-
TICS LTD will replace your GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding
cose test meter or equivalent free of charge.
The Warranty Policy of NEON DIAGNOSTICS LTD applies to the
original purchaser of the blood glucose test meter and include the
batteries supplied with the blood glucose meter set.
Please fill in the warranty card attached to the set.
Mail or fax it back to us.
The GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding blood glucose test meter has a ful
three-year warranty from the original date of your purchase. For your
convenience, please include your date and place of purchase.
Warranty