Users Manual Part 2

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glucose
Parameter that provides information about the
presence of glucose in a sample.
glucose test
In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative
determination of glucose in a patient's sample.
hand-held instrument
Instrument that is small enough to be hand-held.
healthcare facility
Any location where healthcare is provided.
heel-stick whole blood
Capillary whole blood that is collected through a heel
stick.
infection
Invasion of an organism by infectious agents, their
multiplication, and the reaction to the toxins they
produce.
insulin
Hormone that is essential for the metabolism of
carbohydrates and the regulation of glucose levels in
the blood and that when insufficiently produced
results in diabetes mellitus.
insulin type
Class of insulin sharing the same characteristics.
lancet
Small double-edged blade that is held by a lancing
device.
lancing device
Device that holds a lancet and is used for obtaining
small capillary blood samples.
linearity kit
Kit that consists of a predefined number of different
linearity materials necessary to perform a linearity
test.
linearity material
QC material used for linearity tests.
linearity test
Measuring procedure that tests the linearity of the
system over the full range of analyzed values.
lint-free cloth
Type of cloth that does not leave any lint/fabric fiber
behind when used.
local result
Test result that is stored locally on a device.
malicious software
Software that fulfills the deliberately harmful intent of
an attacker when run.
measuring range
Range of test results within which a test fulfills the
specifications.
memory
Storage space available within a computer or mobile
device.
normal range
Defined range of test results that indicates a healthy
medical condition of a patient.
notification badge
Color-filled circle on a user interface element that
notifies the users of recent events they have not yet
acted upon.
observed test sequence
Workflow where a sequence of testing done by an
operator is performed under supervision of an
observer.
on/off button
Button that is used to turn the instrument on and off.