Freestyle Libre User Manual page 38

Step
5
Use your lancing device to obtain a blood drop
Apply Blood
and apply blood to the white area at the end
of the test strip . Refer to your lancing device
instructions for use if you need help using your
lancing device .
If sounds are turned on, the Reader beeps once
to let you know you have applied enough blood .
You will see a butterfly on the screen while you
wait for your result . Do not remove the test strip
while the butterfly is on the screen . If sounds are
turned on, the Reader beeps once when your
result is ready .
If the butterfly does not appear, you may not
have applied enough blood to the test strip .
Apply a second drop of blood to the test strip
within 5 seconds of the first drop . If the butterfly
still does not appear or if more than 5 seconds
have passed, discard the test strip . Turn off the
Reader and repeat the steps in this section with a
new test strip .
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Action
Step Action
Note:
5
(cont.)
• E-3 means the blood drop is too small, or incorrect test
procedure, or there may be a problem with the test strip .
• E-4 means the blood glucose level may be too high to be read
by the system or there may be a problem with the test strip .
See Troubleshooting section for more information .
6
After reviewing your result, remove and discard the used test
strip according to local regulations .
IMPORTANT: After performing a blood glucose test,
wash your hands with soap and water and thoroughly
dry them .
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Your Blood Glucose Results
Blood glucose results are marked on the
143
results screen and in the Logbook with the
mg
symbol .
dL
Note: Contact your health care professional
if you have symptoms that do not match your
test results .
Example Screen Only
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