GE GE100 User Manual page 14

Performing a Blood Glucose Test
6. Choose a depth of penetration by rotating the top portion of the depth
adjustable cap until your desired depth setting is visible in the window.
Settings are based on skin type: "
average skin; " " for thick or calloused skin.
7. Hold the base in one hand and pull on the plunger with the
other hand. The device will be cocked. Release the plunger
and it will automatically move back to its original position
near the base.
8. Wash your hands with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
9. Take one GE100 Blood Glucose Test Strip from the vial. Close
the vial cap immediately.
10. Insert the strip into the Test Strip Port of the GE100 Blood
Glucose Meter with the indication symbol facing up. The
meter confirms the insertion of the strip with a beep (if
volume is turned on).
NOTE
- The GE100 Blood Glucose Meter will automatically detect
the Code number on the strip. You don't have to check the
Code number on the meter display or strip vial.
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11. A blood drop icon will appear on the display window and will
be accompanied by a beep (if volume is turned on). Apply
the blood sample within 2 minutes.
12. Place the lancing device against your fingertip and press the
release button.
13. Touch and hold the drop to the edge of the sample port until
you hear a "beep" (if volume is turned on) and the view
window is filled with blood. If the view window is not
completely filled with blood the test will not start. (Refer to
page 5 for Sample Size Chart.) Discard the test strip and
repeat with a new GE100 Blood Glucose Test Strip.
14. Countdown mode will begin on the display window. After 5
seconds, your test result will appear.
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
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