User's Manual

2. Preparing a measurement
SD MultiCare™ testing system
n SD MultiCare™ analyzer
n Test strips for the desired measurements with the related code chip:
– SD MultiCare™ HbA1c
n Lancets and Lancing device
n 5uL & 200uL mini pipette(only for HbA1c)
n Alcohol swab, if required
Precaution
Always …
Ÿ Read the test strip package insert.
Ÿ Operate the analyzer at the acceptable test-specific temperatures 18~32°C
Ÿ Place the analyzer on a level surface.
Ÿ Keep the guideline for clean
Ÿ Make sure that all display elements are displayed
Never …
Ÿ Use test strips beyond the expiration imprinted on kit because they may cause
inaccurate results.
Ÿ Touch or remove the test strip during actual measurement (although this is possible
before starting the measurement when blood is applied outside the analyzer).
Ÿ Subject the analyzer to sudden movements during a measurement.
Ÿ Reuse the test strip applied either blood or control solution.
Ÿ Store the analyzer and strips at extreme temperatures
Ÿ Store the analyzer and test strips under humid or damp conditions without suitable
protection
n Do not forget to have the code chip, which is supplied with each new test strip
external packaging before performing the first measurement.
n Each code chip belongs to one particular test strip external packaging. If
possible, store the test strip together with the code strip in the external
packaging.
Only use SD MultiCare
TM
test strips. Using other test strips with this analyzer can
cause inaccurate results.
CAUTION
Not following these precautions can lead to inaccurate results.