Test Principle - philosys gmate step User Manual

Before Starting
Intended Use
Gmate™ system is intended for self-testing to monitor glucose
concentrations in fresh whole blood. Gmate™ system is for use
outside body(in vitro diagnostic use) in fingertips, forearm, upper
arm, hand, thigh and calf testing.

Test principle

The Gmate™ system is based on measurement of a small electrical
current produced by the reaction of glucose in the blood sample with
the reagents on the strip. This current is changes to the amount of
glucose in the blood sample. The glucose concentration in the
sample is calculated based on the electrical current and displayed on
the meter.
Setting the time and date
Your Gmate™ meter comes with the time, date and year pre-set.
Before using your meter for the first time or if you change the meter
battery, you should check and set the time and date. If you does not
set your meter for the first time or after changing the battery, you can
hear beep 3 times when inserting a test strip.
See the 30 page(Setting the Meter) to ensure your desired settings
are saved.
There are two types of glucose units: mg/dL and mmol/L.
Your Gmate™ meter does not allow you to change the glucose unit
yourself in order to prevent misinterpretation of the test results. The
glucose unit has been preset before leaving our factory. If you have
received a Gmate™ meter with the glucose unit different from the
method you use to measure your glucose levels, do not perform any
tests, and contact your local Philosys distributor for assistance .
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