Appendix; Specifications; Chemistry Measurement; Limitations - A.MENARINI GLUCOMEN LX User Manual

S�pecifications
Test Measured
Glucose Methodology
Glucose Test Results
Sample type
Glucose Test range
Length of Test
Test Strip volumes
Battery Life (nominal)
Low Battery Life
Data Output Port
Operating Ranges: Temperature
Operating Ranges: Humidity
Weight
Size
Meter data storage

Chemistry Measurement

Glucose test imprecision


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Blood Glucose
Glucose oxidase biosensor
mmol/L (Plasma values)
Fresh Capillary Whole Blood
1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L
4 seconds
0.3 μL
1000 Tests
About 20 Tests
Serial, USB
5° to 45°C (41° to 113°F)
10% to 90% relative humidity
75 g
96 x 51 x 20 mm
400 Results
Refer to GlucoMen LX Sensor insert
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limitations

The GlucoMen ® LX Sensor test strips give accurate results when the following limitations are observed:
• The test strips should not be used to diagnose diabetes or to test newborns.
• Each test strip is for single use only. Do not reuse. Use a new sterile GlucoMen
time you test.
• Your test strips are for personal use only. dO nOT share with others.
• Use only fresh capillary whole blood. dO nOT US�e S�erUM Or plaS�Ma.
• There is no effect on blood glucose values for altitudes up to 3000 meters (10000 feet ) above sea level.
• Refer to the User Manual for operating temperature range for the meter.
• Extremes in humidity (higher than 90% and lower than 10%) may affect results.
• The GlucoMen ® LX Sensor test strips are calibrated against plasma.
• The anticoagulant sodium heparin may be used. EDTA is not recommended for use with GlucoMen
Sensor test strips.
• Interferences from elevated levels of Acetaminophen, Tolazamide, Uric Acid, Bilirubin, Ephedrine, and
Methyldopa may affect results.
• Test results may be falsely low if the patient is severely dehydrated.
• Critically ill patients should not be tested with home blood glucose meters.
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